Science & Health

Health Ministry asks states, UTs to declare black fungus an epidemic [Advisory, guidelines]

Those who have recovered from Covid-19 and have diabetes should be more cautious, said Telangana director of medical eduction and asked patients to lookout for symptoms such as facial muscle pains, bloody discharge from the nose, cold, and brown discolouration or spores in mucus

May 20, 2021

What is CoviSelf? ICMR Approves New COVID-19 Home Test; Issues Advisory [Download Details]

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved the use of CoviSelf, a self-use rapid COVID-19 test, for home testing

May 20, 2021

New antiviral therapy provides 99.9% efficacy against COVID-19; attacks all variants of virus [details]

An international team of scientists has developed a novel direct-acting antiviral therapy that is said to show 99.9 percent efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

May 19, 2021

Symptomatic COVID-19 Two Times More Likely In People Who Have Had Dengue, Suggests New Study

A study conducted by scientists from São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), suggests that the likeliness of developing symptoms of COVID-19 is two times higher in people who have had dengue in the past.

May 19, 2021

After Tauktae wreaked havoc on west coast, cyclone 'Yaas' is forming; To hit east coast soon

The India metrological department has warned that another cyclone named 'Yaas' may hit soon at the costs of the Bay of Bengal. The cyclone effect likely to be super high.

May 19, 2021

Wuhan virus continues to hurt China; COVID far from over: Top Chinese Doctor

The respiratory expert also said that co-existing with Covid-19 is possible, especially if the disease's impact on health is going to be less over time.

May 19, 2021

Sperm Helps 'Persuade' Female Body to Accept Pregnancy; Study Finds It Does More Than Just Fertilization

According to the study by scientists from the University of Adelaide, sperm not just fertilizes the ovum but also 'persuades' the female reproductive system

May 18, 2021

Can COVID-19 Infect Eyes; New Study Finds Direct Evidence of Coronavirus Infecting Eye Cells

A comprehensive study by researchers from Mount Sinai Health System has found that cells in the eye can be directly infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

May 18, 2021

Hundreds of dead fish floating in Bengaluru lake; residents complaint of stench, but to no avail [details]

The inflow of effluents and pesticides from surrounding industries and agricultural fields resulted in sudden dip in dissolved oxygen in the lake.

May 18, 2021

New technology enables conversion of waste plastics to jet fuel in just one hour

Researchers were able to convert 90% of plastic to jet fuel and other valuable hydrocarbon products within an hour at moderate temperatures

May 18, 2021

NASA created alien life on Mars, scientist suggests mindblowing theory

A top NASA scientist had recently predicted that alien life on Mars will be discovered in 2021

May 17, 2021

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

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Science & Health

Health Ministry asks states, UTs to declare black fungus an epidemic [Advisory, guidelines]

What is CoviSelf? ICMR Approves New COVID-19 Home Test; Issues Advisory [Download Details]

New antiviral therapy provides 99.9% efficacy against COVID-19; attacks all variants of virus [details]

Symptomatic COVID-19 Two Times More Likely In People Who Have Had Dengue, Suggests New Study

After Tauktae wreaked havoc on west coast, cyclone 'Yaas' is forming; To hit east coast soon

Wuhan virus continues to hurt China; COVID far from over: Top Chinese Doctor

Sperm Helps 'Persuade' Female Body to Accept Pregnancy; Study Finds It Does More Than Just Fertilization

Can COVID-19 Infect Eyes; New Study Finds Direct Evidence of Coronavirus Infecting Eye Cells

Hundreds of dead fish floating in Bengaluru lake; residents complaint of stench, but to no avail [details]

New technology enables conversion of waste plastics to jet fuel in just one hour

NASA created alien life on Mars, scientist suggests mindblowing theory

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]

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]