Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, is safe and does not lead to higher rates of death or severe disease in patients hospitalised with Covid-19, according to a new observational study of more than 72,000 people in the UK.NSAIDs are common...

While Covid-19 cases continue to surge, we need to be even more vigilant, while staying at home and keeping ourselves healthy and fit. While eating right and exercising ensures our bodies and minds stay fit, it is also important to strengthen our respiratory...

A large number of recovered patients from Covid-19 have encountered heart problems and even patients with existing heart problems have felt its affects. The virus can lead to heart injury, heart failure, stroke, and damage to your heart, say doctors."People...

Patients with lasting symptoms of Covid-19 who completed a six-week, supervised rehabilitation programme demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, say researchers, including one of Indian origin.The...

Mild Covid-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting damage to the structure or function of the heart, a new study suggests.The researchers, including Thomas Treibel from the University College London (UCL), said that the findings should reassure the...

Double-mutant variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 -- B.1.617 -- that has emerged in India, entered certain types of lung and intestine cells with slightly increased efficiency compared with the original wild-type strain, say researchers. The researchers,...

Two indigenous herbal medicines have been found useful in the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 infection, the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has said. In a letter to J. Radakrishnan, Principal Secretary...

A peer-reviewed research has claimed that global ivermectin use can end Covid-19 pandemic, as the medicine significantly reduces the risk of contracting the deadly respiratory disease when used regularly. The common antiparasitic ivermectin is being touted...

Coronavirus infection can likely have a long-term impact on blood vessels and heart health in young and healthy people, even with mild symptoms, according to a study.The finding showed that increased stiffness of arteries was found in young adults, which may impact...

Singapore based, Tzar Labs, a molecular diagnostic company, along with Mumbai-based Epigeneres Biotechnology, claimed an unprecedented breakthrough in early-detection and prognosis/diagnosis of cancer."This is possible with a novel blood test - a world-first -...

High-intensity exercise produces more respiratory aerosols that can be harmful and aid in the transmission of Covid-19, and using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) device can effectively filter out the aerosols, finds a study.Aerosols are a common component...

US researchers have found how antibodies produced in people who effectively fight off SARS-CoV-2 work to neutralise the part of the virus responsible for causing Covid infection.The team from the University of Texas at Austin analysed blood plasma samples...

A sunscreen is your best friend, whether you're stepping out shopping or going about your work and chores, it protects your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays and pollution that cause damage in any and every season.Not only outdoors, sunscreens plays a crucial...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) have developed a paper-based sensor that can detect antimicrobial pollutants, which induce antimicrobial resistance in water bodies.This sensor works on a asee and tell' mechanism that makes it logistically...

Turmeric is known as the wonder spice because of its magical properties which benefit us in different ways. It is used as a medicinal herb from old times. Dry turmeric is rich in vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), vitamin C also contains a good amount...

Australian researchers have identified neutralising nanobodies that block the SARS-CoV-2 virus from entering cells in preclinical models, an advance that paves the way for investigations into nanobody-based treatments for Covid-19.Nanobodies --A tiny immune proteins...

As Covid patients across the state gasp for oxygen, an 82-year-old woman from Gorakhpur has managed to bring up her oxygen levels by lying in a prone position.She has recovered from Covid without an oxygen cylinder and is setting an example for others.Vidya...

People with metabolic diseases like Type-2 diabetes and cancer as well as those exposed to organophosphate pesticides can be at an increased risk of Covid-19 infection, finds a new study performed in human lung airway cells.The study, led by Saurabh Chatterjee...

Patients hospitalised with Covid-19 may be at risk of developing heart failure even if they do not have a previous history of heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new study.While these instances are rare, doctors should be aware of this...

If you are worried about smell loss due to Covid-19, ditch steroids and try sniffing at least four different odours twice a day, suggest an international group of smell experts.The team, including Prof Carl Philpott from the University of East Anglia in...

"Fatty Liver" commonly finds mention in an ultrasound examination report and is often passed off as an incidental finding, it may not be innocuous after all, suggest recent studies in reputed medical journals. Japanese and European scientists were the first...

Scientists now report that a high dose of vitamin D administered on admission to hospital has failed to improve the condition of patients with moderate or severe Covid-19.A clinical trial was conducted in Brazil with 240 patients who were given 200,000 IU of vitamin...

Covid-19 survivors -- including those not sick enough to be hospitalised -- have an increased risk of death in the six months following diagnosis with the virus, a large study claimed.The study, led by researchers at Washington University's School of Medicine...

A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the risk of indoor disease transmission, suggests a new research.A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) computed air conditioning requirements...

Does your kid love to eat ultra-processed junk foods like packaged chips, soups, hot dogs and fries? Besides the increasing risk of obesity, eating junk foods can also affect your bones, warn researchers.A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of...

Women who take multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may be at less risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19 infection, according to a large population study.Women taking probiotics showed a 14 per cent...

Severe allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccines remain exceedingly rare, thus people with high-risk allergy histories can safely take the jabs, according to a study of 65,000 people.Individuals with severe allergies to foods, oral drugs, latex, bee stings or...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for soldiers posted at extreme high altitudes. It would also be be a boon to the country in the current extreme crisis...

The Covid-19 surge across the country has not just led to a scramble for hospital beds but has also resulted in people opting for self-prescribed treatment models which could prove dangerous. Liver, one of the most vital organs of the human body could get...

A new research into the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviours.The study found six key themes of eating behaviour changes -- mindless eating and snacking; increased food consumption; generalized...

A team of scientists have named a small caddisfly -- native to a national park in Kosovo -- after the Coronavirus pandemic.The Potamophylax coronavirus was collected near a stream in the Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park in Kosovo by the team led by Professor...

A new personalised cancer vaccine, developed by the US researchers, is safe and beneficial for patients with different cancers, including lung and bladder, results of phase I clinical trials have shown."While immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment...

The incidence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is rising across India with increasing life expectancy, and Karnataka is no different. The prevalence of PD is 300-350 persons per lakh population in the country, making it one of the most common aging-related disorders....

A 12-year-old girl from Delhi got a new lease of life by a team of doctors of City based Sir Ganga Ram Hospital who removed two football-sized tumours weighing 5 kg from her stomach which she was carrying for the past few years.The girl, whose name is...

As per global reports by the World Health Organization, heart-related ailments have remained the leading cause of mortality at the global level for the last 20 years.India is leading the race, as research reports suggest that mortality from cardiovascular...

Intake of certain medications that can lower blood pressure in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can also increase long-term risk of heart disease, stroke and heart failure, according to new research.People with HIV are able to live longer with...

Peanut butter has multiple health benefits -- it has an enviable combination of protein and fibres. The driving factor in this growth is that consumers today are consciously aware of their nutritional intake.Our lives are packed with multiple routine activities,...

Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure (BP) compared to individuals who had healthy gums, a new study revealed.The findings, published in the journal Hypertension, indicate that diagnosis...

Researchers are working to develop a new screening technique that's more than 300 times as effective at detecting a biomarker for diseases like cancer than current methods.The technique, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, uses nanoparticles...

In a first in India, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre (MMHRC), Madurai, one of South India’s leading multi-specialty hospitals, has deployed 16 mobile Teladoc Health Robots for clinical examinations, diagnosis, and monitoring of health parameters...

Researchers in Microbiology and Cell Biology of countrys premier research institute, Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) have found a new, faster and more efficient way to detect whether a person has active Tuberculosis (TB) by using their immune response to certain...

Gallbladder and biliary tract cancer incidence worldwide increased by 76 per cent, mortality increased by 65 per cent, and disability-adjusted life years increased by 52 per cent from 1990 to 2017, says a new study.It is estimated that globally, there were 210,878...

A team of researchers have found that immediate angiography, rather than the standard computed tomography (CT scan), reduces stroke treatment time and is linked to improved recovery.The study showed that at 90 days post-stroke, angiography patients are...

Guava comes packed with many health benefits and now its roots are said to be beneficial in fighting diabetes.A research scholar of the Department of Chemistry of Naini-based Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) has...

Cancer cells can dodge chemotherapy by entering a state that bears similarity to certain kinds of senescence, a type of "active hibernation" that enables them to weather the stress induced by aggressive treatments aimed at destroying them, a new study suggests.The...

It's often hard for children to resist eating junk foods. Consuming anything in excessive quantities is always harmful to health. Junk food is high in calories and contains unhealthy fats that can lead to obesity and high sugar levels.As our kidneys are highly...

Around 850 million people worldwide suffer from kidney disease and on the eve of World Kidney Day, celebrated worldwide on March 11, a pledge is taken to aware the general public about its measure.Appeal to  general public about Prevention of kidney disease...

Kidney disease affects millions of people all over the world and is known as a silent killer. Quite often it does not exhibit any symptoms in the initial stages and the disorder goes undetected till it has reached an advanced stage. A person suffering from...

Over the past 10-15 years, lifestyle related diseases in India have contributed to over 60% of the disease burden in the country. Currently, more than 2,00,000 patients are dying of kidney failure every year in India. Our country is currently the home to...

People consuming vegan diet may have poorer bone health, suggested a new study.In a new study, the bone health of vegans as well as people following a mixed-food diet was determined with an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone.The findings showed that people...

People with more severe vision impairment are at a higher risk of all-cause mortality as compared to those with normal vision or mild vision impairment, says a new study.The findings indicated that the risk of mortality was 29 per cent higher for participants...

Researchers have developed a test to determine if bacteria are sick, similar to the one used to test humans for Covid-19.According to the researchers, including Sarah Preheim from Johns Hopkins in the US, the pandemic has made clear the threat that some viruses...

Researchers have shown that a combination of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and exercise has potential benefits for treating ataxia.Ataxia is a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive irreversible problems with movement.Working with a mouse...

Limiting the amount of fat the body releases into the bloodstream from fat cells during heart failure could help improve outcomes for patients, say researchers.The study, published in the American Journal of Physiology, found that mice with heart failure that...

Researchers have developed a design-driven process that uses parts from a very different kind of toolkit to build complex genetic circuits for cellular engineering.According to the researchers, one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine is the use of living...

Asthma may not increase the risk of severe illness or death from Covid-19, a new study suggests.The review of studies on 587,000 people showed that people with asthma had a 14 per cent lower risk of getting Covid-19 and were significantly less likely to be...

Consuming a high number of refined grains -- such as croissants and white bread -- is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death, a new study suggests.The study found that having more than seven servings of refined grains per...

Lung ultrasound, considered a simple method for diagnosing lung disease, can also help predict the clinical progression of severe Covid-19 patients, a new study suggests.The study, published in the journal Annals of Intensive Care, showed that the higher...

Researchers have found that patients with severe Covid-19 have significantly elevated levels of a certain type of immune cells in their blood, called myeloid-derived suppressor cells.In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the team researched...

Researchers have found that patients with severe Covid-19 have significantly elevated levels of a certain type of immune cells in their blood, called myeloid-derived suppressor cells.In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the team researched...