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Vaccines for cancer, heart disease to be ready by end of decade
London : Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines for a range of conditions including cancer, experts have said.A leading pharmaceutical firm said it is confident that jabs for cancer, cardiovascular and…
Omicron more deadly than seasonal influenza, reveals research
New Delhi : Adults hospitalised with the Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalised with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case fatality rates than the Delta and Alpha…
Study shows how people’s hands, household surfaces aid in Covid spread
London : While Covid is primarily known to spread via aerosols, a new study led by an Indian origin researcher has provided first empirical evidence that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on people's hands and household surfaces also contribute…
Air pollution can affect your Covid vaccine efficacy: Study
London : People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study.In particular, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide…
Role of vitamins and minerals in fighting against viral infections and boosting immunity
New Delhi : One of the most difficult eras in human history, Covid-19, arose. Globally, the pandemic caused unprecedented health crises, economic turbulence, and societal unrest.Communities confronted isolation, and healthcare systems were…
Psychological stress hampers male potency: BHU Study
Uttar Pradesh : A study conducted by the researchers of the department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has found that psychological stress caused by lifestyle and other factors could also play havoc with a…
Indian study shows how Covid accelerates progression of dementia
New Delhi : Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research led by health experts from West Bengal.Since the first wave of Covid-19, neurologists have…
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility: WHO
Geneva : Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population roughly 1 in 6 worldwide experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO).The report shows limited…
Study suggests periodic boosters to keep Covid-19 in check
New York : Updated Covid booster shots will be important for shoring up population immunity as new variants emerge, suggests a study.However, the trick is to target a variant for the booster that is so different from the original strain of…
Early menopause can make women prone to Alzheimer’s: Study
New York : Women who have an early menopause may be at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but those who were prescribed hormone therapy around the age of menopause onset did not show increased risk, finds a study.
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