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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

Nearly 40000 Covid-19 cases in children below 9 years reported in the last two months in Karnataka

Third Wave: Here are some steps to find Covid symptoms early in children

As experts warned that the Third Wave Covid may hit children most, it's essential to know some early signs of Covid symptoms among them as given by expert Dr. Nishant Bansal.

Jun 8, 2021

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

According to an international team of researchers, a combination of an antiretroviral HIV drug and an anti-inflammatory compound may serve as a potential therapy against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 6, 2021

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

Researchers from George Mason University have demonstrated that an over-the-counter herbal remedy can inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as its variants and other respiratory viruses.

Jun 5, 2021

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Through a multi-institutional study, scientists have developed a new hybrid antibody that can neutralize over 20 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and shows promise as a potential treatment against COVID-19.

Jun 5, 2021

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

This is not the first time that a mismatch between CoWin slots and actual vaccination has been reported. Hundreds of candidates complained of a similar problem last month as well

Jun 5, 2021

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

According to a new study, a natural compound present in green tea showed the potential to inhibit multiple targets of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 4, 2021

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

Scientists from the University of Alberta have discovered a new infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that targets immature blood cells and may help understand low levels of oxygen in some COVID-19 patients.

Jun 4, 2021

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Health News

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]

Third Wave: Here are some steps to find Covid symptoms early in children

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

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]