Research

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,…

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…

Kanpur : A research to test the efficacy of use of antibiotics for the treatment of malnourished children has proved that kids do not need antibiotics.Doctors at Kanpur's GSVM Medical College have conducted the research, and as a part of…

New Delhi : Indian women demonstrated a proactive approach toward healthcare, as evidenced by a 23 per cent increase in consultations compared to the prior year, according to data gathered from 78,000 women users. Oncology and mental…

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…

New York : US scientists have developed a new tool to help physicians predict the risk of blood clots in patients with brain tumour. Venous thromboembolisms (VTE), blood clots that form in veins, can be life-threatening for patients with…

New York : Covid-19 can cause difficulty recognising faces and navigational problems, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Cortex, is the first to report "prosopagnosia," also known as face blindness, following…

New York : Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have the potential to reduce heart disease in people with obstructive sleep apnoea, according to a new study. Sleep apnoea is known to triple the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or…

London : Most men, diagnosed with prostate cancer, can delay or avoid harsh treatments and it will not harm their chances of survival, according to a new long-term study. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…

New York : People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain -- signs of Alzheimer's disease…