Health
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Covid virus starts losing ability to infect within 5 minutes in air: Study
London: Coronavirus’ ability to infect people starts decreasing within five minutes of being airborne and the virus loses about 90 per cent of its infectivity within 20 minutes of being in air,…
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Study discovers genetic pathways to understand obesity
London: A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity which could help develop more personalised ways to help people maintain a healthy weight. The findings of…
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Study suggests lymphoma cell metabolism might provide new cancer target
Washington: According to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell’s Ithaca campus, aggressive and relatively common lymphomas called diffuse large B cell lymphomas (DLBCLs) have a critical metabolic vulnerability…
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Long term exposure to air pollution may heighten COVID-19 risk: Study
Washington: Long term exposure to ambient air pollution may heighten the risk of COVID-19 infection, suggests recent research. The findings were published in the journal ‘Occupational and Environmental Medicine’. The association was…
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Study identifies key issues regarding HIV patients
Washington: A new study developed a consensus statement to identify the key issues regarding HIV patients that should be addressed immediately. The research has been published in the ‘Nature Communications Journal’. To…
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New target therapy to protect bones during ageing found during research
Washington: In the ageing bone, the mineralocorticoid receptor, better known for its role in blood pressure regulation, is a key factor in bone health, according to the findings of a recent study.…
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Should my child have a COVID vaccine? Here’s what can happen when parents disagree
By Nicholas Wood | The Conversation Sydney: Australian children aged 5-11 are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine from Sunday. For many parents, vaccinating their child is a shared decision with both…
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Sustainable diets may lead to fewer blood clots in brain: Study
Washington: There should be more vegetables and less meat on the plate in front of us. A study from the Department of Public Health showed that a sustainable diet not only benefitted…
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Smoking during pregnancy linked to smaller babies in future: Study
Washington: Researchers have found that smoking at the start of pregnancy may link to having a smaller baby in future pregnancies. The study has been published in ‘PLOS One Journal’. The findings…
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Test that can detect Omicron variant now available in market
Hyderabad: RT-PCR test is on everybody’s mind especially under the current circumstances of a COVID-19 third wave in the country. Taking this a step ahead, an updated technology analyzer is now available…
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Study: Risks of premature birth can be reduced by good oral care
New Delhi: Pregnant women with gingivitis are significantly more likely to have premature deliveries, according to the findings of a new study. They go through many uncomfortable health issues as the months…
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Vaccinated women pass COVID antibodies to infants by breastfeeding: Study
Washington: A new study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that women vaccinated against COVID-19 transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their breastfed infants, potentially giving their babies passive immunity against the coronavirus.…
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Study finds cardiovascular risks may be worse for women in middle age
Washington: A new research has found that the negative impact of most cardiovascular diseases on thinking and memory skills may be stronger for women than men. The study has been published in…
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Social distancing led to weakened children’s immune systems: UAE doctor
New Delhi: Social distancing measures to combat Covid 19 have weakened the immune systems of young children who have not been able to build up resistance to common bugs, leaving them vulnerable…
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Study finds exercise interventions help asthma patients
Washington: According to a new study by the University of East Anglia, interventions aimed at promoting physical activity in people with asthma could improve their symptoms and quality of life. The study…
