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Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

The new proteins are said to act like biological differences and help distinguish between the two illnesses. The symptoms for the two diseases make it hard for people to distinguish.

Dec 23, 2021

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

A new study has found that breakthrough infections generate a robust immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and may potentially result in cross-neutralization of multiple variants in the event of subsequent exposures.

Dec 17, 2021

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that patients who received care at hospitals for COVID-19—who complained of ill-health after five months—show limited further recovery even after one year.

Dec 17, 2021

Omicron-recovered K'taka man shares his journey, video goes viral.

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

With Telangana, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal reporting their first case each, the national tally stands at 73. In Kolkata, the seven-year-old boy with travel history tested Omicron positive.

Dec 16, 2021

New Engineered Protein Fully Neutralizes COVID-19, Variants of Concern; May Help Combat Future Pandemics [Study]

In a new study, researchers have described a new fusion protein utilizing the ACE2 enzyme that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to infect cells; completely blocks several variants of the virus (including VOCs), and prevents infection.

Dec 15, 2021

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors In Patients; Scientists Discover Unique Link [Details]

According to a new study, the action of T cells (a type of immune cell) in asthma patients could be protecting them from developing brain tumors.

Dec 12, 2021

Immune Cell Response Against Key COVID-19 Protein Identified; May Help Develop Vaccine For All Variants, Viruses [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that certain receptors found on T cells (a type of lymphocyte) can recognize a protein known as viral polymerase in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Dec 11, 2021

Blame this new hormone for diabetes; disabling it means great news for diabetic patients [details]

A new multi-institutional study, has discovered that a hormone called fabkin may play an important part in the development of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2).

Dec 10, 2021

Africa CDC Director Dr John N Nkengasong

Africa unhappy with India's Serum institute; calls it unprofessional [here's why]

Africa CDC Director John Nkengasong criticized Serum's comments that uptake of its COVID-19 shots had slowed because of low demand from Africa and vaccine hesitancy, saying the real problem was that Serum had acted unprofessionally.

Dec 10, 2021

Ageing muscles, its defects may soon be thing of past; promising rejuvenating technique discovered [read now]

Researchers have demonstrated that molecules known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry genetic instructions (mRNA) for the vitality of an anti-aging protein called α-Klotho (Klotho) to muscle cells.

Dec 10, 2021

Dr. Ayesha Verrall, Associate Minister of Health, New Zealand

Born after 2008? New Zealand bans sale of tobacco products to the next generation

New Zealand plans to raise the legal smoking age by 1 year every year, effectively banning the sale of tobacco to people born after 2008.

Dec 9, 2021

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Health News

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

New Engineered Protein Fully Neutralizes COVID-19, Variants of Concern; May Help Combat Future Pandemics [Study]

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors In Patients; Scientists Discover Unique Link [Details]

Immune Cell Response Against Key COVID-19 Protein Identified; May Help Develop Vaccine For All Variants, Viruses [Study]

Blame this new hormone for diabetes; disabling it means great news for diabetic patients [details]

Africa unhappy with India's Serum institute; calls it unprofessional [here's why]

Ageing muscles, its defects may soon be thing of past; promising rejuvenating technique discovered [read now]

Born after 2008? New Zealand bans sale of tobacco products to the next generation

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]