Proteins in COVID virus that damage blood vessels found
The team thoroughly examined the effect of each of the 29 proteins expressed by the virus, and were successful in identifying the five specific proteins that cause the greatest damage to endothelial cells and hence to vascular stability and function.
Nov 09, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
UK approves world's first pill to treat Covid-19. Here's all you need to know
United Kingdom on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a pill treatment for Covid-19. Developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics the antiviral is called "molnupiravir".
Nov 05, 2021, 16:12 PM IST
Jason Momoa says he tested positive for COVID-19 after London premiere of 'Dune'
The actor recently featured in filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic "Dune", which was released worldwide in October.
Nov 03, 2021, 17:25 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Umpire Michael Gough withdrawn from officiating for six days after alleged breach of bio-bubble
English umpire Michael Gough has been withdrawn from officiating in the ongoing T20 World Cup for six days and was placed under quarantine for an alleged bio-bubble breach, according to a report.
Nov 02, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
Vin Diesel-John Cena's Fast and Furious 9 gears up for theatrical release across Maharashtra on THIS date
Fast and Furious 9 will hit the cinema halls in Maharashtra on October 29, 2021.
Oct 27, 2021, 17:32 PM IST
Understanding the need of nail hygiene after COVID pandemic
The ignorance towards our nails becomes the breeding ground of harmful bacteria.
Oct 27, 2021, 16:04 PM IST
Malaika Arora's scared expression when a contestant touches her cheeks will leave you in splits- Watch!
Bollywood actress Malaika Arora had recently confessed that she got scared when a contestant came near her and touched her cheeks on a dance reality show.
Oct 18, 2021, 13:44 PM IST
Aryan Khan, 5 others shifted to Arthur Road Jail's common cell after testing COVID negative
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in its reply, filed in the special court said that the agency`s investigation has revealed Aryan Khan`s role in illicit procurement and distribution of contraband.
Oct 14, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Watch: Vaccination center especially designed for children
COVID-19 has affected all age groups in recent times, now amid predictions of the third wave, DCGI has approved Covaxin for children in the age group of two to 18 years. Now there is a special vaccine center that is specially designed for children. Watch this report for more details.
Oct 14, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
Green tea compounds can treat Covid, diabetes, ageing: IISER Bhopal
The review presented that existing drugs used to treat diabetes, obesity and ageing can potentially be used to treat Covid-19.
Oct 11, 2021, 12:51 PM IST
Explained: What causes COVID toe condition
Some COVID-19 patients experience redness and swelling of the hands and toes known as chilblain-like lesions or more popularly known as the COVID toe.
Oct 07, 2021, 10:15 AM IST
Can Vitamin-A nasal drop help regain COVID-related loss of smell?
Anosmia, the medical term for a partial or total loss of smell in a person, is one of the tell-tale signs that an individual has COVID.
Oct 06, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
Can eating healthy ward off infection, death from COVID?
The study, led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, showed that people who had a healthier diet had a 9 percent lower risk of contracting the virus compared to people who ate a poorer diet. Those who ate healthier were 41 percent less likely to develop severe symptoms.
Sep 26, 2021, 15:07 PM IST
Service is our ultimate religion - PM Modi's message to the world from UNGA
Addressing the 76th UNGA session, PM Modi said that service is our ultimate religion. He spoke of the vaccine delivery platform of India, CoWIN. He also stated that India developed the first DNA vaccine in the world. Modi mentioned that work on another vaccine, i.e., the mRNA vaccine is underway. He called upon the vaccine manufacturers of the world and said, 'come, come make vaccine in India.'
Sep 25, 2021, 20:42 PM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: Here are early signs and symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 every year in order to raise awareness among the people about Alzheimer's and dementia. With Covid now proving to have serious repercussions on Alzheimer patients, observing symptoms and early diagnosis has become the need of the hour.
Sep 21, 2021, 19:58 PM IST
COVID virus evolving 'to become better at spreading in air'
The findings showed that the amount of virus in the air coming from Alpha variant infections was much more -- 18-times more -- than could be explained by the increased amounts of virus in nasal swabs and saliva.
Sep 20, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Saliva test for COVID outperforms commercial swab tests: Study
The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, noted that the DRUL test offers several advantages. It is safe -- a test that could be taken at home and sent to the lab in a transport medium that kills virus on contact. It is efficient.
Sep 19, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
UK eases rules for vaccinated travellers, some benefit for India-UK route
From October 4, the current traffic light system of red, amber and green countries based on levels of COVID-19 risk will be scrapped and replaced with one red list only.
Sep 17, 2021, 22:44 PM IST
Sonu Sood's Mumbai residence 'searched' by I-T sleuths for second day!
In Wednesday's operations, the IT had searched around half-a-dozen premises linked to Sonu Sood, including offices and other properties in Mumbai and certain locations in Lucknow.
Sep 16, 2021, 16:26 PM IST
What is Sick Scapula Syndrome that's aggravating due to work from home?
Sick scapula syndrome, also known as Scapular Dyskinesis, is the abnormal functionality/flexibility of the scapula (shoulder bone) inside the shoulder joint.
Sep 15, 2021, 17:14 PM IST