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How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

A multi-institutional study has discovered the mechanism behind short-term and long-term anosmia, a symptom commonly found in COVID-19 patients.

May 14, 2021

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

The WHO said in a note that preliminary laboratory studies have found that the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna showed reduced effectiveness against the double mutant variant of COVID found in India.

May 13, 2021

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

The study by researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the first to demonstrate the presence of COVID-19 in penile tissue.

May 12, 2021

WHO Warns against use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19; Goa, Tamil Nadu approve use

In a recent tweet, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at WHO, stated that the WHO recommended against the use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19 patients; while Goa and TN have already approved the use of the drug for the purpose.

May 11, 2021

Italian woman accidentally gets six doses of COVID jab; see what happened next

The nurse accidentally filled the syringe with an entire bottle of the vaccine that contained six doses in total and administered it to a 23-year-old woman in Italy.

May 11, 2021

Here's How New Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Neutralizes All COVID-19 Variants [In-depth]

A new 'pan-coronavirus vaccine' developed by scientists from Duke Human Vaccine Institute was found to have a neutralizing effect not only on the SARS-CoV-2 but also on its variants, and other deadly coronaviruses as well. Here's how it works

May 11, 2021

Fully vaccinated organ transplant patients vulnerable to COVID; masks, physical distancing essential [study]

A study by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that even after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, organ transplant recipients do not have sufficient antibodies to ease up on crucial safety measures such as the use of masks and physical distancing.

May 9, 2021

Strict COVID-19 hand hygiene measures causing hand dermatitis: what should you know

According to the study by scientists from Father Muller Medical College, India's increased handwashing and use of hand sanitizers has led to the emergence of hand dermatitis among a large section of the general public.

May 9, 2021

Immediate Global Use of Ivermectin Will End COVID-19 Pandemic, Claims New Study

An exhaustive peer-reviewed study led by the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) stated that the immediate global use of the Ivermectin can end the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 9, 2021

Mild COVID-19 Infection Unlikely to Cause Long-term Heart Damage; New Study Brings Good News

The findings of the study led by researchers from the University College London (UCL) offer respite to sufferers of mild COVID-19 infection who form a vast majority of infected people.

May 8, 2021

Dr Kim Chronister is The Influencer/Entrepreneur to Watch in 2021

Dr. Kim Chronister My content has led to brand deals as well as opportunities to use my platform to bring awareness to mental health issues

May 8, 2021

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

A new study led by researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has demonstrated a potential treatment strategy that involves fooling cancer cells into absorbing drugs that are toxic to them.

May 7, 2021

What happens if you miss second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; here's what you should do

As the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines persists, individuals who are unable to receive their second dose as their allocated date approaches or has lapsed, are worried. However, not all is lost.

May 7, 2021

Thousands of unused ventilators gather dust across India as COVID bodies pile up [shocking details]

As per data shared by GoI last September, at the time only 23,000 ventilators were installed of the total 60,000 ventilators ordered. Six months later, the statistics of unused ventilators remain similar even as deaths take a horrific spike due to lack of health infrastructure.

May 7, 2021

Virus or Bacteria? New Test Can Quickly Identify Pathogens Behind Respiratory Infections

Scientists from Duke Health have developed a new testing tool that distinguishes between viral and bacterial infections causing respiratory illnesses with high accuracy and provides results in less than an hour.

May 6, 2021

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Health News

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

WHO Warns against use of Ivermectin for treating COVID-19; Goa, Tamil Nadu approve use

Italian woman accidentally gets six doses of COVID jab; see what happened next

Here's How New Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Neutralizes All COVID-19 Variants [In-depth]

Fully vaccinated organ transplant patients vulnerable to COVID; masks, physical distancing essential [study]

Strict COVID-19 hand hygiene measures causing hand dermatitis: what should you know

Immediate Global Use of Ivermectin Will End COVID-19 Pandemic, Claims New Study

Mild COVID-19 Infection Unlikely to Cause Long-term Heart Damage; New Study Brings Good News

Dr Kim Chronister is The Influencer/Entrepreneur to Watch in 2021

Tricking cancer cells into consuming drugs that kill them; researchers make breakthrough discovery

What happens if you miss second dose of COVID-19 vaccine; here's what you should do

Thousands of unused ventilators gather dust across India as COVID bodies pile up [shocking details]

Virus or Bacteria? New Test Can Quickly Identify Pathogens Behind Respiratory Infections

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]