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

There has been an unprecedented spur in the demand for plasma. (Photo: PTI)Science
Top medical experts welcome move to remove plasma therapy from...

Earlier, as per the ICMR advisory on April 22, Convalescent plasma (Off label) was considered only when certain criteria...

18 May 2021 12:53 PM IST

COVAXIN is one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available in the country. (Photo: PTI)Science
COVAXIN effective against coronavirus strains found in India, UK

These findings are from a study conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology - India Council of...

16 May 2021 1:54 PM IST

Treatment includes aggressive surgery and long term follow-up along with anti-fungal medications. Cost of such medicines runs into lakhs for prescribed quantity and duration. (Representational Photo: AP)Science
Steroids causing mucormycosis, with 4060% mortality rate

Mucormycosis starts spreading within days if not recognised and treated at early stages, ideally within the first 48...

11 May 2021 12:10 AM 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)Science
Black Fungus time bomb ticking in Covid wake

Hyderabad alone is seeing anywhere up to 10 or more cases of mucormycosis a day

11 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

Medical staff collect swab sample from a person for COVID testing at a Community Hall at Resapuvanipalem in Visakhapatnam Saturday. Pic: P. Narasimha MurthyScience
COVID-19: Gap of six weeks ideal for vaccination after recovery

At least 4 weeks wait recommended for even infected to get jab

7 May 2021 12:11 AM IST

A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a woman, at Max Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, Thursday, April 1, 2021. The third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for 65 lakh people aged above 45 has begun in the national capital from today. (PTI /Kamal Singh)Science
Single vaccine dose can reduce household COVID-19 transmission by up...

Researchers found protection was present about 14 days after vaccination and remained steady despite the different ages...

29 April 2021 1:12 PM IST

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