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Some arthritis may be caused by mosquito-borne viruses
Sydney : Some therapies that are successful in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may help improve treatment for people with debilitating mosquito-borne viral diseases, new research has found.Infection caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV)…
Even mild Covid can shrink brain regions related to smell: Study
London : While brain-related abnormalities have been observed in cases of severe Covid-19, a new study suggests that even a mild infection can result in tissue damage and greater shrinkage in brain areas related to smell.Researchers from…
UK scientists identify 16 genes behind severe Covid symptoms
London : A team of researchers in the UK has identified some 16 new genetic variants that can increase the severity of Covid-19 infection.The genes include some related to blood clotting, immune response, and intensity of inflammation."Our…
Prior heart defect may up risk for severe Covid: Study
New York : People with congenital heart defect hospitalised with Covid-19 infection could be at higher risk for severe illness or death than those without a heart defect, according to new research.Congenital heart defects are the most…
Can drinking cow milk help fight Covid infection?
New York : Cow milk contains proteins with virus inhibiting properties that can help prevent Covid-19 from replicating in a person's body and cause infection, according to a study.The protein lactoferrin is found in the milk of most…
Another life-saving Covid drug identified
London : A team of UK experts said they have found another life-saving drug that can help treat Covid positive people.The anti-inflammatory baricitinib is normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Trials suggest it can cut death risk by…
Study shows how MIS-C gets started in children
New York : A team of researchers has identified unique features of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare but potentially deadly complication of Covid in children, that suggest how the syndrome gets started.The…
Are ‘diet’, ‘low-carb’ or ‘gluten-free’ labels your diet…
New Delhi : People have developed a sense of a healthy lifestyle in recent years as a result of making conscious choices. Many fitness enthusiasts eat healthier foods because everything counts.Suhasini Sampath, Co-Founder of Yoga Bar,…
WHO warns of Covid-induced anxiety, depression worldwide
Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday of a sharp increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression related to the Covid-19 pandemic, caused largely by social isolation. Young people and women are the worst…
Does nerve damage contribute to long-Covid symptoms?
New York : Some patients with long-Covid have long-lasting nerve damage that appears caused by infection-triggered immune dysfunction, according to a study.Typical symptoms of neuropathy nerve damage include weakness, sensory changes, and…