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A health worker collects swab samples of passengers for COVID-19 test at Dadar Railway platform, in Mumbai. (PTI)

Origins of SARS-CoV-2: Why the lab-leak idea is being considered again

Although there may be benefits to gain-of-function experiments, there are also risks

7 Jun 2021 12:57 PM IST

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has RNA as its genetic material. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

New DNA vaccine for COVID-19 effective in mice, hamsters: Study

Some currently available COVID-19 vaccines rely on messenger RNA or mRNA strands

28 May 2021 1:21 PM IST

Though there has been no official word from the state government yet on this emerging threat to lives of current and some recovered Coronavirus patients, mucormycosis or Black Fungus infection within this group of people is making some blind and taking lives of others. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Black fungus patients do not require treatment for Covid-19

Those who are testing positive for Covid-19 with black fungus infection are sent to Gandhi Hospital

25 May 2021 9:26 AM IST

Workers look at a phone in front of closed shops during a lockdown imposed by the government amidst rising Covid-19 coronavirus cases. (AFP)

Watching adverse videos may kill Covid patients: Study

The study found that over 90 percent of Coronavirus patients continue using their mobile phones on their beds while...

25 May 2021 12:32 AM IST

Medical staff wearing PPE suits (Personal Protection Equipment) transfers a body of a patient who died of Covid-19 coronavirus into a ambulance at mortuary in New Delhi on May 18, 2021. (Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

90 percent black fungus cases can be treated with medication,...

Several doctors and experts were present at the webinar organised by the Telangana State Federation of Chambers of...

24 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

This irrational use of steroids has led to a range of side-effects.

Steroids without supplements slow cure for ex-covid patients

Reports back to hospitals with complaints of black fungus, urinary tract infection, recurrent diarrhea and compromised...

22 May 2021 1:32 AM IST

Experts say foods like spinach, green leafy vegetables, dry-fruits like almonds, yogurt and citrus fruits would help improve immunity. (DC file photo)

After Covid recovery, high-protein diet is must

Nutritionists are recommending protein supplementation and inclusion of protein-rich foods to build immunity

22 May 2021 1:14 AM IST

Oral care should be a part of health recommendations for every individual. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gum disease could lead to a severe COVID-19 infection

The report was published in the US's leading organisation of periodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

21 May 2021 2:58 PM IST

The work was carried out in CCMB in collaboration with researchers from Ladakh and Karnataka. (Representational Image)

Tibetans adapt to low altitude : CCMB study

The study found that the blood parameters when compared to those living in high altitude is different

21 May 2021 9:53 AM IST

The advisory recommended the use of gable fan systems and roof ventilators in offices, auditoriums, shopping malls and other closed public spaces. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Aerosols carrying Covid-19 virus can travel in air up to 10 meters:...

The Office of Principal Scientific Advisor in a release has advised introducing outdoor air in offices, homes and larger...

20 May 2021 2:50 PM IST

A medical worker inoculates a woman with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre in Bengaluru, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (PTI)

When to get the second dose if you test positive after the first?

NEGVAC's fresh recommendations are based on the evolving situation of the pandemic and emerging global scientific...

19 May 2021 8:08 PM IST

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Stop Ayuvedic eye drops for Covid treatment, says JVV

Specialists opine govt can examine effectiveness of the medicine by allowing him to treat 20 critically ill patients...

18 May 2021 11:12 PM IST