Experts warn NASA to contain 'space viruses'. Will these wipe out entire civilization?Biodefence experts have asked NASA to crack down on 'space viruses' and stop them from affecting humans as some viruses loitering in space ...
07 Jun, 2024, 01.49 AM IST
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to fuse, study findsCOVID-19 causes neurons to undergo a cell fusion process, which has not been seen before, according to a study published in Science Advance...
08 Jun, 2023, 05.15 PM IST
Chickenpox vaccination nearly eradicates illness's mortality, says CDC reportThe country's high vaccination coverage for chickenpox has resulted in a huge drop in cases, from 4 million per year to roughly 150,000.
21 Oct, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
Hepatitis in children may be the result of three factors, scientists find possible cause for the mystery outbreakInitial investigations found a potential link between adenovirus infection and these cases of hepatitis.
28 Jul, 2022, 03.21 PM IST
'Choked me when I was 16, made me dress as Girl Scout': Skeletons from R Kelly's closet unravel at trial as accuser takes standKelly also made her do her hair in pigtails during sex, which he filmed.
20 Aug, 2021, 01.17 PM IST
Candida fungus seen among recovering Covid patients; herpes, hair fall, nail issues other problemsIn some patients, cases of 'Covid toes' is also being seen.
07 Jun, 2021, 03.45 PM IST
Samsung unveils 'AirDresser' cupboard to sanitise clothes, priced at Rs 1.10 lakhThe tech giant claimed that the JetSteam in the AirDresser eliminates 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.
22 Dec, 2020, 06.46 PM IST
Fever, stiff back? Encephalitis symptoms often flu-like; stay hydrated, have light dinnerSome mild flu-like symptoms of the disease include headache, vomiting and sensitivity to light.
18 Jun, 2019, 03.21 PM IST
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for Acyclovir ointmentThe company has received approval from the USFDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) Acyclovir ointment USP, 5 per cent, Alembi...
09 Apr, 2018, 12.19 PM IST
USFDA gives final nod to Glenmark Pharma for anti-herpes drugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals, USA, has been granted final approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Acyclovir Oint...
02 Aug, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
'Tweezer' compound can help fight HIVA compound shaped like tweezer can block HIV & break up proteins in semen that boost infection. It may lead to the development of a safe va...
18 Aug, 2015, 06.54 PM IST
Healthy humans carry viruses too!The same viruses that make us sick can take up residence in and on the human body without provoking a sneeze, cough or other troublesome sy...
17 Sep, 2014, 04.48 PM IST
Stem cells can help kill brain tumoursIn a breakthrough, Harvard scientists have discovered that stem cells loaded with the herpes virus can be used to specifically target and k...
18 May, 2014, 02.06 PM IST
- Aurobindo gets USFDA nod for generic anti-herpes tablets
The approval was granted by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Famciclovir tablets in strengths of 125 mg, 250 mg a...
01 Feb, 2011, 12.56 AM IST
- How sexually transmitted diseases up HIV infection risk
Scientists have for the first time described how sexually transmitted diseases increase an individual's risk of becoming infected with HIV....
07 Sep, 2008, 02.23 AM IST
- Monkey's in urban Malaysia pose disease threat
Thousands of monkeys forced out of forests into Malaysia's city streets pose a threat to people as many of them are carrying blood parasite...
07 Jan, 2008, 03.56 PM IST
- Ranbaxy shares surge 7%
Shares of Ranbaxy Laboratories surged over 7% after the company reached an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline to stipulate a dismissal of their...
26 Jul, 2007, 11.39 AM IST