October 14 (PTI): A strain of coronavirus which causes acute diarrhea in piglets may have the potential to spread to humans as well, according to a new study which says the virus could "negatively impact t
New Delhi, October 13 (IANS): The country has witnessed a spike in stage two and three breast cancer cases owing to delayed screenings and consultations as patients delay hospital visits due to Covid-19, accord
New York, October 13 (IANS): New research adds to the growing body of evidence that women who have Covid-19 are less likely to pass on the infection to their babies during childbirth if precautions are in place
Washington, October 13 (IANS) US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson announced that it has temporarily paused its Covid-19 vaccine trial after a participant became unwell.
"We have temporarily pa
New Delhi, October 12 (PTI): The novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 may survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass -- such as that found on smart phone screens -- and stainl
New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) The government would look at two key considerations for prioritisation of the Covid-19 vaccine -- the occupational hazard and risk of exposure to infection, and secondly, the risk o
London, October 11 (IANS): The flu drug favipiravir has shown promise in preventing Covid-19 infection in rodents when administered in high doses, says a study.
Further research will have to determine whethe
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 10 (IANS): As the world waits eagerly for an effective vaccine against the Covid-19 virus, researchers are also focusing on better understanding of how the virus attacks the body in the quest
Hyderabad, October 10 (IANS): As the Covid-19 has led to rise in mental health issues, experts have suggested some simple ways to overcome fear and anxiety about the pandemic and thus avoid feeling depressed.
New Delhi, October 10 (IANSlife): It has been evident that the impact of COVID-19 is way beyond influenza like conditions. Over the last few months, doctors and medical officials have realised that COVID 19 aff
Beijing, October 9 (IANS): China said on Friday that it has joined the World Health Organization (WHO)-led COVAX international initiative which aims to ensure equitable global access to vaccines against the nov
London, October 9 (IANS): Researchers have found that pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term birth are linked to a heightened risk
Toronto, October 8 (IANS): New research adds to the growing body of evidence that wearing a mask can play a significant role in reducing the spread of Covid-19.
The study from Simon Fraser University (SFU) i
October 8 (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
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Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Researchers have found long-term exposure to urban air pollution may have made COVID-19 virus more deadly.
"Both long-term and short-term exposure to air pollution has
NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 7 (IANS): Breast cancer is on the rise in India, with various health experts attributing it to lifestyle changes, changing reproductive preferences and hormonal imbalances in the body. As per
Sydney, October 6 (IANS): New research has added to the growing body of evidence that the Covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted by the disease.
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New Delhi, October 6 (IANSlife): Glucose is an essential energy source for all living cells of the human body, which is programmed in a way wherein the glucose levels in the blood are maintained at an optimal l
New Delhi, October 6 (IANSlife): The COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip India, however the lockdown restrictions have been gradually eased up. In the past few months, patients chose to delay non-critical and e
October 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said COVID-19 can spread through virus lingering in the air, sometimes for hours, acknowledging concerns widely voiced by pu