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Covid virus, vaccine do not enter human DNA, reveals study
Sydney: Covid-19 cannot enter a person's DNA, say Australian researchers refuting claims of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the infectious disease, integrating its genetic material into the human genome.
The study, published in the…
Two-dose Covishield vaccination highly effective against severe Covid-19 infection
New Delhi: A recent study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Covishield vaccine administered in Delhi's Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center (RGCIRC) has found in its interim report, that out of 599 fully vaccinated…
What are chances of COVID infection from currency notes, coins?
London: While the fear of getting Covid infection from banknotes and coins has driven much more contactless payments during the pandemic, researchers say the risk is far too less.
Experts at the European Central Bank, in collaboration…
Does ‘Ashwagandha’ hold key to Covid-19 recovery? India-UK begin study
New Delhi: The Ayush ministry's All India Institute of Ayurveda in collaboration with the United Kingdom's London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will conduct a study on 'Ashwagandha' for promoting recovery from Covid-19 in a boost…
COVID-19 virus may reach layers of human retina: Study
Sao Paulo: Brazilian researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2 viral particles may reach the various layers of the human retina and also could be associated with this infection's ocular clinical manifestations.
In the study, published in…
Eating strawberries, oranges daily can reduce risk of cognitive decline
New York: People who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20 per cent lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study.…
AstraZeneca vaccine does not raise high blood clot risk post 2nd dose: Study
London: The incidence of rare blood clot is higher following a Covid-19 infection than two doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines, according to a new study.
The rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) -- a combination of deep…
Millet-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risks
Hyderabad: A new study has shown that eating millets reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.
The study indicates the potential to design appropriate meals with millets…
Third COVID vaccine dose boosts protection against Delta variant: Pfizer
Washington: American biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has said a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant.
Antibody levels against the Delta variant in people aged 18 to 55 who receive…
Covishield reduces fresh infections by 93%, deaths by 98%: AFMS study
New Delhi: The Covishield vaccine dramatically reduces fresh infections, claimed Indian Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) in a study which stated that after vaccination, there is 93 per cent reduction in fresh infection, while deaths are…
