Coronavirus spreads faster and more widely within households than previously estimated, says study

The lead author said that he observed that after a first household member became sick, several infections were rapidly detected in the household.

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Oral antiseptics, mouthwashes may inactivate human coronavirus: Study

 The research finding indicated that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection and may help to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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Angry because of mosquitoes? Want to get rid of them? Follow these low-cost steps

A mosquito which has an average life span of 2 weeks to 6 months needs water to breed and population-control of mosquitoes usually involves removal of standing water sources.

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Do health issues persist after COVID-19 recovery? Read here

Given the onset of winter across India, a doctor said that weather or temperature did not make a difference as COVID-19 originated during the winter in China and spread during the summer in India.

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Smoking cannabis reduces obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms by half in the short-term: Study

The researchers analysed data inputted into the Strainprint app by people who self-identified as having OCD, a condition characterised by intrusive, persistent thoughts and repetitive behaviours such as compulsively checking if a door is locked. 

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Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronavirus, suggest researchers

Researchers used a test to replicate the interaction of the virus in the nasal and oral cavities with the rinses and mouthwashes. 

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Cannabis reduces OCD symptoms by half in the short-term, reveals study

The study also found that higher doses and cannabis with higher concentrations of CBD, or cannabidiol, were associated with larger reductions in compulsions.

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Haemophilia patients face tough time in accessing treatment due to COVID-19 pandemic

The medical infrastructure has shifted quickly towards managing Covid-19 patients, resulting in less emphasis on non-covid patients such as Hemophilia patients.

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No genetic evidence found to prove hearing loss causes Alzheimer's disease

The relationship between hearing loss and Alzheimer`s disease has been in the spotlight for decades, with recent research focussing on risk factors that, if modified during a person`s lifetime, could potentially prevent a person developing Alzheimer`s disease.

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Skin diseases: Homoeopathy can do wonders in such cases, says AYUSH

There are many who certify that Homoeopathy can do wonders in cases of skin related viral diseases, Ministry of AYUSH said. 

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Cannabis may encourage use of non-medical opioid, finds study

The study, published in the scientific journal Addiction, is among the first to test opioid substitution directly.

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Research reveals how brain helps us navigate social differences

Participants paired with people of different backgrounds reported a slightly higher level of anxiety and effort during their conversation than those in similar-background pairs.

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How cannabis ads, store location influence youth to use marijuana; check here

Advertising and location of cannabis retailers influence adolescents` intentions to use marijuana, according to a new study.

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UAE firm nears end of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine trial, hopes to manufacture it next year

The COVID-19 vaccine trial is a partnership between Sinopharm's China National Biotec Group and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Group 42 (G42).

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COVID-19 patients may experience 'brain fog', other neurological symptoms after recovery: Study

People who have recovered from COVID-19 sometimes experience lingering difficulties in concentration, as well as headaches, anxiety, fatigue or sleep disruptions.

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Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 are younger, healthier than influenza patients: Study

The study was published by the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) community. 

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Premature relaxation of social-distancing affects COVID-19 control measures: Study

According to the study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, the COVID-19 is disproportionately killing essential workers, poorer people, and racialised minorities. 

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Coronavirus taking heavy mental health toll on people, finds study

To capture a snapshot of the population`s mental health just after the first Covid-19 restrictions went into effect, the research team surveyed nearly 1,300 adults.

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High-risk breast cancer detection linked to patient prognosis: Study

Analysis of results from over eight years` follow-up of the international MINDACT randomised phase III clinical trial shows that although tumours may have the same genetic make-up, the way they are detected makes a significant difference to the period of time before the disease starts spreading to other parts of the body or results in death, whichever comes first. 

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Heating in vaping device may cause lung injury, says study

While conducting experiments, researchers observed eC or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) immediately after switching from a vaping device with a stainless steel heating element, to one that used nickel-chromium alloy (NC).

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Yoga, meditation help in reducing chronic pain, reveals study

Participants received intensive instruction in mindfulness meditation and mindful hatha yoga during an eight-week period.

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Personalised cancer therapy improves outcomes in advanced disease, says study

The study was published in the online issue of journal Nature Communications. 

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COVID-19 infects majority of distressed dreams: Study

The researchers crowdsourced sleep and stress data from more than 4,000 people during the sixth week of the COVID-19 lockdown in Finland. About 800 respondents also contributed information about their dreams during that time - many of which revealed shared anxiety about the pandemic.

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Scientists discover bacterium linked to deadly childhood disorder

Results of the study led by Pennsylvania State University with CII scientists and clinical colleagues in Uganda are published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. 

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