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Scientists discover the key elements of strong antibody response to COVID-19
New York, July 14 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a common molecular feature found in many of the human antibodies that neutralise SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. For the findings, published…
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COVID-19 infectees deliver healthy babies in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur: Four Covid-19 positive women have delivered healthy babies at the BRD Medical College, where, in the past three days. College principal Ganesh Kumar said mothers and babies would be tested…
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Bubonic plague case confirmed in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar: A suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia’s Govi-Altai province has been confirmed as positive, the country’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday. “The result of a polymerase chain reaction…
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The surge in HIV, TB, malaria deaths due to Covid-19: Lancet
London: Some low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) could experience a surge in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria deaths over the next five years because of disruption to health services caused by…
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Delhi’s 2nd convalescent plasma bank becomes operational in LNJP.
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday inaugurated the capital city’s second convalescent plasma bank at the LNJP Hospital. “After the huge…
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Only 3% Indians realise the importance of consuming adequate protein: Study
New Delhi: Although 95 per cent of Indian mothers claim to know protein as a macro-nutrient, only three per cent of the population really understands the prominent functions of protein…
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Stress hormone linked to higher blood sugar in diabetics
New York: Researchers have showcased a clear link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Previous research has shown that stress and…
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Habits you need to teach your child in a COVID-19 world
New Delhi: The fight against COVID-19 continues to take place all over the world. With most of us homebound owing to the home-sheltering and social restrictions, we have been able…
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2/3rd wants strict lockdown in 49 high load districts: Survey
New Delhi: Worried over the rising number of cases, 69 per cent feel a stringent lockdown in 49 districts which have Indias 80 per cent caseload is needed to contain…
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Why COVID-19 virus is not killing bats or making them sick
New York: Bats which are carriers of deadly viruses that affect humans like Ebola, rabies, and possibly the SARS-CoV-2 strain of virus that causes coronavirus. However, these viruses have not killed…
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Taking whey protein at night linked to diabetes, heart disease
London: Consuming protein at night increases the blood sugar level in the morning for healthy people, leading to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity, say, researchers. Previous…
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Habits you need to teach your child in a COVID-19 world
New Delhi: The fight against COVID-19 continues to take place all over the world. With most of us homebound owing to the home-sheltering and social restrictions, we have been able…
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Working memory linked to social distancing compliance
New York: People with higher working memory capacity are more likely to follow the recommended social distancing guidelines to fight Covid-19, says a study. Working memory is the psychological process of…
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Use Itolizumab for moderate to severe COVID-19 patients: DCGI
New Delhi: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has okayed the use of Itolizumab (rDNA origin), a monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients. The…
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Instagram a fertile ground for promoting vaping to young users
London: Facebook-owned Instagram has become a fertile ground for e-cigarette companies to promote vaping to young people, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based study has revealed. By using AI, researchers from Aalto…
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Fear of coronavirus killing more than the virus itself!
Hyderabad: Starting April this year, several hospitals in the city received many calls from family members of patients who have suffered “strokes” and are struggling for survival. These family members…
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Remdesivir linked to reduced death risk in severe COVID-19 patients
New York: New data revealed by Gilead Sciences has shown that its antiviral drug remdesivir reduces death risk of severe Covid-19 patients by as much as 62 per cent when compared…
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Getting a grip on ageing
New Delhi: We’ve all battled with a lid that just won’t budge. Maybe we tried banging it on the counter or holding it under hot water, and if all else…
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WHO warns COVID-19 ‘getting worse’
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) said the novel coronavirus was yet to be brought under control “in most of the world” while warning that it was actually “getting worse”.…
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Bacteria in infants’ first stool may indicate their obesity risk
London: Researchers have revealed that bacteria in meconium — the earliest stool of an infant — may indicate their risk of obesity. Meconium is composed of materials ingested during the time…
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WHO launches initiative to help 1.3bn people quit smoking
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it was launching an initiative to help 1.3 billion global tobacco-users quit the habit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Access Initiative…
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High blood sugar ups COVID-19 death risk: Study
Beijing: Covid-19 patients with abnormally high blood sugar are at an increased risk of severe complications and more than twice as likely to face death, warn researchers. Previous studies have established…
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Meditation helps boost immunity, says study
Hyderabad: Heartfulness meditation improves immunity against infections and cancer and is an effective adjunct in the treatment of several autoimmune disorders, a study said. In the current context of the Covid-19…
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Dealing with muscle pain
New Delhi: In times of COVID-19 and the lockdown, most people have been staying indoors and levels of activity have decreased significantly. Work from home has become the new norm…
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Why kids are often spared from severe COVID-19, reveals study
New York: Differences in lung physiology and immune function in children could be why they are more often spared from severe illness associated with COVID-19 than adults, say researchers. According to…
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Hate desk job? It may be good for your mental health
London: People who work in jobs that require less physical activity – typically office and desk-based jobs – are at a lower risk of subsequent poor cognition than those whose work…
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Another study supports redeliver for COVID-19 treatment
New York: The news about remdesivir, the investigational anti-viral drug that has shown early promise in the fight against Covid-19, keeps getting better, say, researchers. The study, published in the…
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How good gut bacteria help reduce heart disease risk
New York: Researchers have discovered that one of the good bacteria found in the human gut has the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease. The bacteria’s activity in…
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No need for panic over research of coronavirus being airborne
Hyderabad: People need not panic over new research findings that coronavirus is airborne as studies cited by a group of over 200 scientists only convey it can be ‘at least…
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Smartphones not a barrier to good parenting: Study
Sydney: Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children, however, a new study found that this is unlikely to…
