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Covid during pregnancy linked to brain disorders in infant boys
New York : Male babies born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder in the first 12 months after delivery, according to a…
Covid can alter genome structure of our cells : Study
New York : People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, may experience genome structure changes that not only may explain immunological symptoms after infection, but also potentially link to long Covid, according to a…
India reports 1,249 new Covid cases, 2 deaths
New Delhi : In the last 24 hours, India reported 1,249 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. The country's total active caseload has risen to 7,927 which is 0.02 per cent of the overall.
The two new…
Covid infection before vaccination lowers immunity: Study
New York : If you had Covid infection before you took vaccination, chances are that you might have less immunity, claimed a study. Researchers at the Stanford University in the US found that the magnitude and quality of a key immune cell's…
India logs 1,300 new Covid infections, 3 deaths
New Delhi : India recorded 1,300 fresh Covid cases and three deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry data on Thursday. Country's total active caseload currently stands at 7,605 which is 0.02 per cent of total…
India reports 1,134 fresh Covid cases, 5 deaths
New Delhi : India on Wednesday recorded 1,134 new Covid cases, a significant surge from the previous day's 699 infections, according to the Union health ministry data. Currently, the active caseload stands at 7,026 which is 0.01 per cent of…
New Covid-origins study hints at spillover : Scientists
New Delhi : A recent study which found the deadly Covid-19 may have originated in raccoon dogs from the Wuhan market in China, hints that the pandemic may be the result of a spillover from an animal, according to scientists.
The study,…
Co-infection with ‘superbug’ spikes Covid virus replication by 15-fold
Toronto : Researchers have identified a protein found in superbugs that enhances SARS-CoV-2 replication by 10- to 15-fold. Global data shows nearly 10 per cent of severe Covid-19 cases involve a secondary bacterial co-infection with…
Covid linked to irritable bowel syndrome: Study
London : Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, according to a global study conducted in 14 countries including India.
Irritable bowel…
India reports 699 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hrs
New Delhi : India has reported 699 new Covid cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.The country's total active caseload currently stands at 6,559 which is 0.01 per cent of total cases.With the…