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New study strongly suggests Covid-19 enters brain
Researchers have now claimed that more and more evidence is coming out that people with Covid-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue.The study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, found that that…
High social media usage may up depression risk: Study
Young adults who increased their social media usage are significantly more likely to develop depression within six months, say researchers.Compared to the participants of the study who used social media for less than 120 minutes per day,…
New model shows promise to treat lung fibrosis in Covid patients
An analysis of lung tissues from patients with different types of pulmonary fibrosis -- including cases triggered by Covid-19 -- has revealed a promising molecular target to improve the chronic and irreversible disease, say…
Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart attack: Study
The Mediterranean diet which is high in vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil, not only helps you lose weight but may also help reduce the risk of having another heart attack.The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine,…
Pap smear tests: At what age and how often?
Being the second most common cancer in women between the age group of 15 and 44 years of age, the awareness towards cervical cancer and its screening is miniscule in our country.Cervical cancer is a completely preventable disease because of…
Vaccinate people with diabetes on priority: Researchers
Researchers have urged policymakers to prioritise vaccination for individuals with diabetes as such people, once infected with Covid-19, are three times more likely to have a severe illness or require hospitalisation compared with people…
This antiviral drug blocks Covid virus within 24 hrs: Study
Researchers have discovered that the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection (Covid-19) with a new antiviral drug, MK-4482/EIDD-2801 or Molnupiravir, completely suppresses the virus transmission within 24 hours.According to the study, published…
Researchers develop sensor to detect fatty liver disease
Researchers have developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), that could be used to detect fatty liver disease or liver fibrosis."Since it's a non-invasive test, you could screen people even before they have…
Researchers to explore how vitamin D affects Covid-19
After several studies linked high vitamin D supplementation with reduced Covid-19 effects, now researchers from Penn State University in the US, to study whether vitamin D could help people ward off or reduce symptoms caused by…
State Health Machinery meets Mohali Medics
District Administrative Complex Mohali became the epicentre of COVID 19 probable Stage II Management Strategy with the state’s senior most doctors and bureaucrats holding deliberations with the Doctors from private and government…