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New Vaccine Provides Full protection Against Malaria; Leverages Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines [Study]

A new mRNA vaccine was found to provide maximum protection against malaria in animal models.

Jun 19, 2021

COVID-19 Can Infect Testes; Evidence of Direct Infection In Organ By Coronavirus Found [Study]

According to researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was found to infect the testes in an animal model, thereby, offering evidence of direct infection of the male reproductive organ by COVID-19.

Jun 19, 2021

New therapy can trick COVID into attacking itself; could reduce lung injury [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, 'nanodecoys' derived from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs), can not only bind with the SARS-CoV-2 virus but also block it and promote viral clearance.

Jun 18, 2021

Green Jackfruit Flour Shows Promise in Helping Control Type 2 Diabetes; Compelling Evidence Found [Details]

According to a multi-institutional study by Indian researchers, substituting an equal volume of wheat flour or rice in daily meals is considerably effective in lowering the blood sugar levels in individuals with T2DM

Jun 18, 2021

Replace newborn calf serum method: PETA urges DCGI despite govt's clarification [details]

While Health Ministry says that calf serum is used only for the preparation of vero cells, PETA India urges authorities to switch to animal-free media as the serum is obtained from a slaughtered 20-day-old cow that has been separated from its mother.

Jun 17, 2021

Rate of Re-infection Less Than 1% In Patients With Severe COVID-19; Milder Severity of Symptoms Observed [Study]

According to the study by researchers from the University of Missouri, among patients who survived severe COVID-19, less than one percent were found to be re-infected; their symptoms being milder.

Jun 16, 2021

Don't man up: Overcoming stigma of mental health, prostate cancer in men

When it comes to talking about men's health, there's more stigma attached to it than one can imagine and mental Health and prostate cancer top the list.

Jun 16, 2021

Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Helps Organ Transplant Patients Better [Study]

According to a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine, which is a follow-up to two earlier studies, three doses of COVID-19 may be required for the production of antibodies at levels ideal for fighting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 16, 2021

After COVID-19, scientists sound the alarm on "superfungus"; ideal conditions are set [details]

According to a new study led by the São Paulo Research Foundation, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is presenting conditions that are ideal for the rise of a 'superfungus' that can greatly affect patients with severe COVID-19.

Jun 15, 2021

Diabetes drug shows potential for treating COVID-19 lung inflammation; how it helps [study]

A multi-institutional study has found that a commonly-prescribed diabetes drug was found to prevent lung inflammation in COVID-19 patients; and discovered the mechanism behind it.

Jun 13, 2021

COVID-19 May Not Cause Cell Death In Kidneys Despite Infecting Them; New Details on Renal Damage Revealed [Study]

According to a new study by a team of Israeli scientists, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect and replicate within human kidney cells, but may not necessarily cause cell death; thereby providing new insights into renal damage attributed to COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2021

Natural compound found in body blocks COVID-19; protects lung cells [details]

According to scientists from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, a bioactive chemical messenger found in the body can block the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

Jun 12, 2021

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

According to a new study, the addition of a single step before testing saliva samples using RT-PCR tests can improve their sensitivity and give accurate results, thereby, providing new hope for mass testing and surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 11, 2021

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

According to scientists from Bar-Ilan University, some 'promiscuous' viruses, including coronaviruses, significantly utilize a particular section of their genome to infect multiple hosts.

Jun 9, 2021

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

As clinicians continue to learn more about new symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, a new symptom of the viral disease is being increasingly reported among survivors —COVID nails.

Jun 8, 2021

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Health News

New Vaccine Provides Full protection Against Malaria; Leverages Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines [Study]

COVID-19 Can Infect Testes; Evidence of Direct Infection In Organ By Coronavirus Found [Study]

New therapy can trick COVID into attacking itself; could reduce lung injury [details]

Green Jackfruit Flour Shows Promise in Helping Control Type 2 Diabetes; Compelling Evidence Found [Details]

Replace newborn calf serum method: PETA urges DCGI despite govt's clarification [details]

Rate of Re-infection Less Than 1% In Patients With Severe COVID-19; Milder Severity of Symptoms Observed [Study]

Don't man up: Overcoming stigma of mental health, prostate cancer in men

Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Helps Organ Transplant Patients Better [Study]

After COVID-19, scientists sound the alarm on "superfungus"; ideal conditions are set [details]

Diabetes drug shows potential for treating COVID-19 lung inflammation; how it helps [study]

COVID-19 May Not Cause Cell Death In Kidneys Despite Infecting Them; New Details on Renal Damage Revealed [Study]

Natural compound found in body blocks COVID-19; protects lung cells [details]

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

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]