Studies suggest why Omicron is less severe: It spares the lungsPrevious research had shown that some of these mutations enabled coronaviruses to grab onto cells more tightly. Others allowed the virus to...
01 Jan, 2022, 10.04 AM IST
Coronavirus buildup in lungs likely driver of Covid deaths, shows studyPeople who died of Covid-19 had on average 10 times the amount of virus in their lower airways as severely ill patients who survived.
31 Aug, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
Prove Pragya's 'gaumutra' claim: Congress MLA to Union health ministerA Congress MLA on Wednesday appealed to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and the National Health Mission to scientifically prove Bhopal ...
19 May, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
Simple oral hygiene could help reduce COVID-19 severity, study findsThe research, published in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research, shows that there is emerging evidence that specific ingredient...
21 Apr, 2021, 03.38 PM IST
How COVID-19 differs from other infectious lung diseases at cell-level decodedThe findings confirmed that cells called alveolar epithelial cells, which mediate gas-exchange function in the lungs, are the main targets ...
30 Mar, 2021, 02.35 PM IST
Scientists identify 5 existing drugs that could potentially reduce corona spread in lung cells by more than 90%Through the study, the scientists discovered close to 18 existing drugs that could be repurposed to combat Covid-19.
01 Feb, 2021, 05.15 PM IST
New study decodes why Covid-19 lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumoniaInstead of rapidly infecting large regions of the lung, the coronavirus sets up shop in multiple small areas and hijacks the host's immune ...
12 Jan, 2021, 04.38 PM IST
Kick the butt: Smoking can worsen severity of Covid infectionAccording to the researchers, smoking may have resulted in more severe corona infection.
19 Nov, 2020, 02.50 PM IST
New kind of coronavirus that affects pigs has the potential of jumping from swines to humansThe virus causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, and has been especially deadly to young piglets.
14 Oct, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Telangana doctors perform India's first ever double lung transplant on COVID-19 patientThe team of doctors led by Dr Sandeep Attawar performed the complex procedure on the man from Chandigarh, a release from Krishna Institute ...
12 Sep, 2020, 10.44 AM IST
Not just lungs, Covid-19 infection can affect almost all organs; may lead to strokeA lot has been learnt about Covid-19 and accordingly strategies are being changed from time to time.
27 Aug, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
Quitting smoking may reduce risk of severe coronavirus infection, shows studySmoking may cause an increase in the expression of ACE2, the protein that SARS-CoV-2 uses to enter human cells.
19 May, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
Virus has mutated into 10 types, one now dominant across regions: StudyThe virus has mutated into 10 types and one of them — A2a — is dominant across regions, as per a study.
28 Apr, 2020, 06.14 PM IST
Decoded: Why COVID-19 is more severe in older people than youngThis study reported more severe disease outcomes in patients with hypertension.
24 Mar, 2020, 12.34 PM IST
COVID-19: Boost your immunity with Dalmia Group's herbal capsuleThe capsule helps in eliminating the infection and regulating allergic reactions.
18 Mar, 2020, 10.24 AM IST
There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus killsOne in seven patients develops difficulty breathing and other severe complications, while 6 per cent become critical. These patients typica...
09 Mar, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
The anatomy of a coronavirus patient: Decoding COVID-19's effects on human bodyWhat happens when COVID-19 tests come out positive?
29 Feb, 2020, 11.14 AM IST