Science & Health

World Hypertension Day: Things to take care of during Covid pandemic times

Following a healthy diet along with stress combating measures could help a person to stay away from hypertension

May 17, 2021

What is 2-DG: Crucial information missing about DRDO's anti-COVID drug raises concerns

2-DG 's therapeutic use for COVID-19 is set to begin in the coming week. However, there are several gaps in the information surrounding the drug trials and a lack of available data.

May 16, 2021

Forget nose, scientists develop new technique to breathe from rectum [details]

The alternative method of supplying oxygen through the rectum could save critically ill patients who are suffering from hypoxia

May 16, 2021

FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist displays a box of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, June 16, 2020. REUTERS

Home isolation kits for COVID patients in K'taka sparks row; this drug could be dangerous [details]

While it's a steroid used to reduce inflammation, but if taken at the wrong time and without medical supervision, it can also reduce body's ability to fight off infection in some cases.

May 16, 2021

Covaxin demonstrates protection against new COVID variants found in India, UK [details]

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin retained neutralising activity against emerging variants of coronavirus, as per a new study.

May 16, 2021

Detecting Common, Painful Sexually Transmitted Infection In Under 15 Minutes; New Breakthrough In Gonorrhea Diagnosis

A team led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University has created a portable diagnostic device that can diagnose gonorrhea in less than 15 minutes and determine whether common antibiotics can work against it.

May 16, 2021

Asteroid alert: NASA incapable of stopping approaching space bodies [details]

The research report suggested that nuking an approaching asteroid could be one of the best methods to minimize the damage on the planet

May 15, 2021

COVID-19 Can Trigger Lethal Blood Clots In Arms; Can Lead to Recurrence of Clotting Conditions [Details]

According to scientists from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, COVID-19 may trigger blood clots in peoples arm's and lead to the recurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients.

May 15, 2021

China succeeds in first Mars landing of its Rover

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that Tianwen, China's first Mars rover, has landed on Mars. President Xi Jinping has also expressed his congratulations to everyone.

May 15, 2021

New Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Provide Results In Under 4 Minutes; High Accuracy and Affordable

Researchers from Penn Medicine have developed a test known as RAPID 1.0 for detecting COVID-19, that can deliver results within four minutes.

May 15, 2021

Is COVID-19 Giving Rise to a Drinking Pandemic? Alcohol-related Stomach and Liver Diseases on Rise [Study]

According to the new study set to be presented at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2021, the number of consultations for alcohol-related gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases has witnessed a massive surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2021

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science is developing a more effective anti-Covid vaccine to combat the Covid pandemic

May 14, 2021

Humans could develop sixth sense; scientists digging deep into brain's echolocation capability

Apart from the usual five senses, humans also have minor senses like spatial orientation, proprioception, and pain reception

May 14, 2021

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

A multi-institutional study has discovered the mechanism behind short-term and long-term anosmia, a symptom commonly found in COVID-19 patients.

May 14, 2021

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

The WHO said in a note that preliminary laboratory studies have found that the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna showed reduced effectiveness against the double mutant variant of COVID found in India.

May 13, 2021

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Science & Health

World Hypertension Day: Things to take care of during Covid pandemic times

What is 2-DG: Crucial information missing about DRDO's anti-COVID drug raises concerns

Forget nose, scientists develop new technique to breathe from rectum [details]

Home isolation kits for COVID patients in K'taka sparks row; this drug could be dangerous [details]

Covaxin demonstrates protection against new COVID variants found in India, UK [details]

Detecting Common, Painful Sexually Transmitted Infection In Under 15 Minutes; New Breakthrough In Gonorrhea Diagnosis

Asteroid alert: NASA incapable of stopping approaching space bodies [details]

COVID-19 Can Trigger Lethal Blood Clots In Arms; Can Lead to Recurrence of Clotting Conditions [Details]

China succeeds in first Mars landing of its Rover

New Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Provide Results In Under 4 Minutes; High Accuracy and Affordable

Is COVID-19 Giving Rise to a Drinking Pandemic? Alcohol-related Stomach and Liver Diseases on Rise [Study]

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Humans could develop sixth sense; scientists digging deep into brain's echolocation capability

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

"Gauri didn't visit but he…": Shah Rukh Khan seeks blessing at Lalbaugcha Raja with son AbRam; gets trolled [reactions]

Apple records blockbuster iPhone sales in India; iPhone 15-series logs over 2X sales on Day 1 [details]

Parineeti-Raghav Chadha wedding LIVE: Blue sticker alert, strict no phones policy; Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas to skip festivities