Monday, January 31, 2022

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 will quietly replace it: Australian scientists

The subvariant BA.2 is one of at least three sub-lineages of Omicron. The virus is found in about 2 percent of local samples and has started to gain a serious foothold in England, India and Denmark.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibody drugs less effective: Study

If the ability of the antiviral pills to combat Omicron is confirmed in human patients, it would be welcome news.

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Future Covid variants to be more contagious, warns WHO

According to Dr Mike Ryan, WHO's director of emergency programmes, the virus will continue to evolve before it settles into a pattern. 

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Gut microbiome may be linked to long Covid risk

Fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia are the most commonly reported long Covid symptoms.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Bengaluru baby among 14 in the world with rare genetic disorder BENTA

According to a Bengaluru-based blood stem cell registry, the baby's only hope is a blood stem cell transplant.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Are you in the grip of Omicron? These two symptoms are MOST reported by patients

According to experts, about 20 symptoms of Omicron have been reported.

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Include these 5 food items in your diet for healthy, flawless skin!

Healthy eating helps to smoothen the skin, curb wrinkles and strengthen nails.

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No evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding: Study

Women who are infected with COVID-19 and are breastfeeding their baby have no risk of transmitting the virus through their breastmilk.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Can you be infected with Omicron twice? Check experts' opinion here!

India on Wednesday (January 19) reported 2,82,970 new cases, which is 18% higher than yesterday's 2.38 lakh daily cases, the health ministry data showed. The country also reported 441 coronavirus related deaths taking the total death count in the country due to the infection to 487,202.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Forget food trends, eat easily available seasonal fruits and veggies for hearty health

"Each season offers an array of gorgeous fresh vegetables, each rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients in their own way".

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EXCLUSIVE - With Omicron variant, COVID-19 pandemic may become endemic: Virologist

Omicron is less virulent than previous COVID-19 viruses like Delta and Delta plus.

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New study shows injections control HIV better than daily medication

A UCL-led Lancet study showed eight-weekly HIV injections suppressed the virus far more effectively (99% success) than daily pills (94%) in...