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Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

Forget third shot, health expert says fourth shot may be needed against Covid

A recent study report had suggested that vaccines are not capable enough to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of the Covid pandemic

Dec 23, 2021

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

In Maharashtra, several districts experienced temperatures in single digit, with Gadchiroli shivering at 7.4 degree Celsius. The Indian Met Department has attributed the change to cold winds blowing from North East

Dec 21, 2021

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vax protection wanes after 3 months: Lancet study

The protection offered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, named Covishield in India, declines after three months of receiving two doses, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.

Dec 21, 2021

Runny nose and itchy throat? Watch out for new symptoms of Omicron more similar to cold than Covid: Study

If you are having cold-like conditions such as sniffles, headaches, and tiredness. you are likely to be positive for Covid's Omicron variant, according to a UK study.

Dec 18, 2021

Omicron grows 70 times faster than Delta in lungs [Study]

Studies show that the Omicron variant grows faster than the other variants of Sars-COV-2 virus. The overall threat by Omicron variant is less likely to be severe.

Dec 16, 2021

NASA's Parker Mission Enters Sun's Atmosphere; First Milestone Ever in Solar Probe

For the first time in history, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASA's Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Sun's upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there.

Dec 15, 2021

Venomous snakes changed the course of human evolution and eye-sight, shows Australian study on our pre-historic ancestors

Australian biologists have shown how our prehistoric ancestors have evolved to survive snake venom.

Dec 13, 2021

Epilepsy a hidden epidemic, affects over 15 millions in India: AIIMS doctor

India alone has an estimated 15 million or more cases of epilepsy which is no less than a hidden epidemic, said Dr Sarat Chandra, Professor of Neurosurgery, AIIMS Delhi.

Dec 10, 2021

K'taka forms 19-member committee to monitor COVID situation amid Omicron scare [details]

The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the formation of a 19-member clinical expert committee to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the state in wake of the Omicron variant outbreak.

Dec 7, 2021

Forget Covid, another deadly pandemic awaits humanity: Oxford vaccine creator

Anthony Fauci had recently suggested that hospitalizations are less among people infected with the Omicron variant of Covid

Dec 6, 2021

Omicron cases in UK rise by 50% in one day; 246 confirmed cases so far [details]

A further 86 cases of the Omicron Covid variant have been reported in the UK, taking the total to 246, health authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2021

Omicron found in more US states; adds new uncertainties [details]

The rapid uptick in cases in South Africa coupled with reports of super-spreader events has helped validate experts' early concerns the variant's many mutations would help it spread rapidly.

Dec 5, 2021

Gita Gopinath to replace Okamoto as IMF's First Dy MD

Gita Gopinath, the chief economist at International Monetary Fund is all set to succeed Okamoto as IMF's First Deputy Managing Director.

Dec 3, 2021

Mystery behind high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

The reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some stars has remained a puzzle since the models of how stars evolve predict the Lithium must have been destroyed in the hot plasma of the star.

Dec 1, 2021

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