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COVID-19 vaccine reduces severity of disease; lowers viral load, length of infection [details]

According to a new study, individuals who develop COVID-19 in spite of vaccination are likely to experience milder symptoms, undergo a shorter duration of infection, and have lower viral loads.

Jul 1, 2021

Dr Aqsa Shaikh, Medical Professor and the first transgender to head a Covid centre in India

Doctors Day: Trans doctors' need for health equity gives birth to Trans Care India; platform to make medical curriculum inclusive

It is said that a sign of a good civilization is how it treats its weakest. Dr. Aqsa Shaikh feels that the sign of a good healthcare system is how it cares for its most vulnerable patients; in this context, transgender patients. On National Doctors' Day, IBTimes focuses on this small yet growing community of Trans doctors and medical professionals and how a public health research NGO Sangath has joined hands with doctors to pave way for better means of Trans care in the country.

Jul 1, 2021

Sputnik Light phase 3 trial denied in India; why Dr Reddy's didn't get approval for Russia's single shot vaccine

So far, the Phase 3 trials of Sputnik Light have been conducted in Russia, Ghana and UAE. The expert committee did not find any scientific basis to conduct Phase 3 trials since the immunogenicity data available from the first dose trial was not so great.

Jul 1, 2021

India logs 45,951 new Covid cases in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 181.7mn

India reported 45,591 new cases as global cases surge to 181.7million

Jun 30, 2021

Crucial mutation in Alpha variant increases infectivity; helps overcome weaknesses of COVID [details]

According to a new multi-institutional study, the deletion of two amino acids from its notorious spike protein helps it invade cells better and infect them with improved efficiency.

Jun 29, 2021

Nutritionist Aanchal Chugh shares 8 tips to boost immunity against Covid-19

Aanchal Chugh said A good diet must be followed by an exercise routine. Regular exercise for at least 45 mins or walking 10,000 steps a day can go a long way in releasing toxins

Jun 29, 2021

Taking the world of fitness to greater success levels is a top fitness model and entrepreneur, Amer Kamra

Amer Kamra said During the pandemic, he thought it was a great idea to reach people on the web and coach them right to make them fall in love with fitness.

Jun 29, 2021

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

According to a multi-institutional study, neutrophils utilize a unique mechanism that functions like a 'spider-web' that traps and kills viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus; showing potential for implementation in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Jun 29, 2021

Covishield not in EU travel Green Pass list as not applied for approval, says Poonawalla; Exploring diplomatic channels now

Only four vaccines are currently recognised by European Union's vaccine passport programme, while Covishield is yet to file an application for approval

Jun 28, 2021

New spike mutations in Alpha, Beta variants of COVID-19 found; more infectious, evasive [Study]

According to the multi-institutional study, the spike protein of the Alpha (B.1.1.7 -UK) and Beta (B.1.351-South Africa) variants—both VOCs—have acquired structural changes that make them more lethal.

Jun 27, 2021

COVID-19 on hospital surfaces may not cause infection; low chances of transmission [details]

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from UC Davis has confirmed that hospital surfaces contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 may not serve as a major route of transmission of COVID-19.

Jun 27, 2021

Still no taste, smell after recovering from COVID; it may take a year [details]

The loss of smell can severely impact a person's quality of life, making it extremely difficult to taste foods, detect airborne hazards in the environment and carry out other functions dependent on the senses.

Jun 27, 2021

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

According to a new study led by researchers from UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles), the comparison of brain cells known as astrocytes in mice and humans revealed that they possessed important differences that can have an impact on human neurodegenerative disease research.

Jun 26, 2021

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

A new interdisciplinary study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has described a new automated microarray rapid test called 'CoVRapid' that is highly specific and highly sensitive; yet reliable and affordable.

Jun 26, 2021

COVID-19 may infect cells through alternate route; is it cause for concern [Explained]

According to scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine, a single mutation provides the SARS-CoV-2 virus the capacity to enter cells without the requirement of ACE2; however, no evidence of resulting evasion of COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies was found.

Jun 25, 2021

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Health News

COVID-19 vaccine reduces severity of disease; lowers viral load, length of infection [details]

Doctors Day: Trans doctors' need for health equity gives birth to Trans Care India; platform to make medical curriculum inclusive

Sputnik Light phase 3 trial denied in India; why Dr Reddy's didn't get approval for Russia's single shot vaccine

India logs 45,951 new Covid cases in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 181.7mn

Crucial mutation in Alpha variant increases infectivity; helps overcome weaknesses of COVID [details]

Nutritionist Aanchal Chugh shares 8 tips to boost immunity against Covid-19

Taking the world of fitness to greater success levels is a top fitness model and entrepreneur, Amer Kamra

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

Covishield not in EU travel Green Pass list as not applied for approval, says Poonawalla; Exploring diplomatic channels now

New spike mutations in Alpha, Beta variants of COVID-19 found; more infectious, evasive [Study]

COVID-19 on hospital surfaces may not cause infection; low chances of transmission [details]

Still no taste, smell after recovering from COVID; it may take a year [details]

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

COVID-19 may infect cells through alternate route; is it cause for concern [Explained]

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]