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CMFRI develops antiviral product from seaweeds against delta variant of Covid
CMFRI develops antiviral product from seaweeds against delta variant of Covid

Named as CadalminTM Immunalgin extract (CadalminTM IMe), the product also has antiviral properties against the delta variant of Covid.

  • Monday, 24 July 2023
Coronavirus
Long Covid continues to affect people's brain function

Researchers have found that people with longer-term Covid-19 symptoms including brain fog showed reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus.

  • Sunday, 23 July 2023
Covid
Long Covid can impact fatigue, quality of life worse than some cancers: Study

The research, published in BMJ Open, examined the impact of long Covid on the lives of over 3,750 patients who were referred to a long Covid clinic and used a digital app as part of their treatment for the condition.

  • Thursday, 08 June 2023
Coronavirus
Decoded: How dangerous Covid variants emerge

A team of Russian researchers has uncovered the mechanisms behind the emergence of new and dangerous coronavirus variants, such as Alpha, Delta, Omicron, and others.

  • Saturday, 29 April 2023
Corona cases
India reports 27 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, highest in 6 months

In the last 24 hours, India reported 27 Covid-19 deaths, the highest single-day fatalities in the past six months, according to official figures issued by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15 April 2023
Hearing loss
Even mild Covid infection can cause sudden hearing loss: Study

According to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, sudden sensorineural hearing loss - also known as sudden deafness - occurs when you lose your hearing very quickly, typically only in one ear.

  • Friday, 14 April 2023
Coronavirus
India reports 7,830 new Covid cases, active caseload tops 40k

In the last 24 hours, India reported 7,830 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the country's overall caseload to 40,215, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data released on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 12 April 2023
WHO's new Covid update on vax threaten demand, revenues, says report
WHO's new Covid update on vax threaten demand, revenues, says report

Further, they no longer recommend vaccinating healthy children aged six months to 17 years against Covid at all.

  • Monday, 10 April 2023
Yoga
Treating long Covid with Ayurveda

According to the WHO, if you have recovered from Covid-19 but some symptoms stay stubborn, such as shortness of breath, brain fog, and fatigue, the condition is known as long Covid.

  • Saturday, 08 April 2023
Coronavirus
Daily Covid cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39 pc

India has logged 6,050 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 203 days, while the active cases have increased to 28,303, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

  • Friday, 07 April 2023
Ultra-thin sensor to detect covid
New ultra-thin sensor may help you detect Covid & flu in just 10 secs

Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin used a single-atom-thick nanomaterial to build a device that can simultaneously detect the presence of the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the flu

  • Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Pregnancy
Covid during pregnancy linked to brain disorders in infant boys

The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, showed that Covid positivity was associated with a nearly two-fold higher odds of a neurodevelopmental diagnosis at 12 months of age among male children.

  • Saturday, 25 March 2023
Odisha reports 17 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hours; no need to panic says top official
Odisha reports 17 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hours; no need to panic says top official

He urged people to follow the necessary Covid-19 protocols like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, washing hands, and not spitting anywhere.

  • Friday, 24 March 2023
H3N2 Influenza Virus
Ramp up influenza & respiratory infection surveillance: Odisha Health dept to dist admins

The government wrote a letter in this regard keeping in view the recent surge in the number of respiratory illness cases in the State.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
Covid 19
Covid marks sixth leading cause of death in US in January

Covid-19 was the sixth leading cause of death in the US in January, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  • Saturday, 25 February 2023
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