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Ancient 15,000-year-old Viruses Discovered in Chinese Glacier Ice; Nearly Three Dozen New Viruses Found [Study]

A multi-institutional study discovered over 30 viruses— including dozens of novel ones—from two ice cores collected from the Guliya ice cap in China's Tibetan Plateau.

Jul 22, 2021

Deadly Spider Venom Could Prevent Damage Caused by Heart Attacks; May Improve Life of Donor Hearts [Details]

A multi-institutional Australian study found that a drug derived from a protein present in the funnel-web spider's venom was able to prevent damage caused to the heart following a heart attack.

Jul 20, 2021

Cats highly vulnerable to COVID-19; scientists study virus in different animals [details]

Through a multi-institutional study, researchers built a biobank of airway epithelial cell (AEC) culture models from 12 different animals. The findings show potential for reducing or eliminating animal experimentation.

Jul 20, 2021

COVID-19 jab safe for lactating mothers; no trace of vaccine found in breast milk [read now]

According to a new study by scientists from the University of California-San Francisco, in lactating mothers who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, no traces of mRNAs were detected in their breast milk.

Jul 18, 2021

Common antibiotic for COVID-19 no more effective than placebos; risks hospitalization [Details]

According to a multi-institutional study, Azithromycin may not only be ineffective in reducing symptoms of COVID-19 but may also increase the chances of hospitalization.

Jul 18, 2021

Vaccines May Soon Be Grown in Plants; May Help Enhance Global Production of Vaccines for COVID-19, Other Diseases [Details]

Tobacco companies such as the British American Tobacco Company and Philip Morris International have announced the development of tobacco-based vaccines for COVID-19.

Jul 17, 2021

Wifyfood Delivers Delectable Happiness Topped With The Familiarity of Home

Wifyfood has arrived to quell our cravings for home-cooked food, and we do not need to look any further! With multiple options fanning the app available

Jul 17, 2021

Common anti-cholesterol medication may lower COVID-19 death risk; reduces severity of disease [details]

According to a new study, a 41 percent lower risk of death due to COVID-19 was observed in patients who used statin medications prior to their hospitalization.

Jul 16, 2021

"Super Antibody" blocks COVID-19, its variants; can neutralize other related coronaviruses [details]

According to a study by an international team of scientists, an antibody, S2H97, was found to exhibit strong neutralizing action against the SARS-CoV-2 and other related coronaviruses.

Jul 16, 2021

Two-year-old Mithraa needs ₹16 crore drug to live; Govt waives off customs, GST [details]

The sum total of GST, import duty and other taxes amount to a whopping 35 percent of the cost of the medicine. The life-saving drug needs to be administered to a child less than two years to treat a rare genetic disorder of spinal muscular atrophy.

Jul 16, 2021

Blood thinner could reduce death risk in hospitalised COVID patients with moderate illness [details]

According to the study by an international team of researchers, a full dose of Heparin—a blood thinner—administered to moderately ill COVID-19 patients early on, can decrease the odds of death.

Jul 14, 2021

Single Dose of Sputnik V Vaccine Induces Strong Antibody Responses; May Help Deal With Vaccine Shortage Worldwide [Study]

According to a new study, a single dose of Sputnik V triggers higher antibody levels and the ability to neutralize the virus in individuals who have been previously infected with COVID-19

Jul 14, 2021

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Health News

Ancient 15,000-year-old Viruses Discovered in Chinese Glacier Ice; Nearly Three Dozen New Viruses Found [Study]

Deadly Spider Venom Could Prevent Damage Caused by Heart Attacks; May Improve Life of Donor Hearts [Details]

Cats highly vulnerable to COVID-19; scientists study virus in different animals [details]

COVID-19 jab safe for lactating mothers; no trace of vaccine found in breast milk [read now]

Common antibiotic for COVID-19 no more effective than placebos; risks hospitalization [Details]

Vaccines May Soon Be Grown in Plants; May Help Enhance Global Production of Vaccines for COVID-19, Other Diseases [Details]

Wifyfood Delivers Delectable Happiness Topped With The Familiarity of Home

Common anti-cholesterol medication may lower COVID-19 death risk; reduces severity of disease [details]

"Super Antibody" blocks COVID-19, its variants; can neutralize other related coronaviruses [details]

Two-year-old Mithraa needs ₹16 crore drug to live; Govt waives off customs, GST [details]

Blood thinner could reduce death risk in hospitalised COVID patients with moderate illness [details]

Single Dose of Sputnik V Vaccine Induces Strong Antibody Responses; May Help Deal With Vaccine Shortage Worldwide [Study]

'Friendly' bacteria nose drops protects against deadly brain illness; potential for broader uses [details]

Dog food may contain 'Superbugs' found in hospitalized patients; cause of concern for pet owners [details]

Nonagenarian infected with two COVID-19 VOCs simultaneously; doctors concerned by rare occurrence [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]