Research

New York : In view of several studies claiming efficacy of vitamins against Covid-19, a new research proves that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, D and zinc do not lessen your chance of dying from the virus.While these…

London : Although Covid-19 has primarily been a respiratory disease, it has significantly affected people's other organs including the gut.Researchers from the King's College London observed that the system that would normally regulate the…

London : The brains of astronauts get "rewired," and both fluid shifts and shape changes occur after long-duration spaceflight, according to a study.The changes can also last for months, after returning to Earth, said researchers.The study…

Washington : Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health, identified "rogue antibodies" that correlate with severe illness and may help explain mechanisms associated with severe blood clotting.The researchers found circulating…

New Delhi : As scientists raise an alarm over the fast rise in Omicron's sibling called BA.2 in certain parts of the world, early studies suggest that the BA.2 lineage might prolong the Omicron wave but won't necessarily cause a fresh surge…

London : People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, finds a new study.The study, published in the journal Health Economics, showed a prolonged detrimental impact…

New York : Small coronavirus respiratory particles can remain moist and airborne for a longer time and at greater distance than scientists have thought so far.Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory…

Beijing : A booster dose of China's first ever mRNA-based Covid vaccine may be potent against Omicron, according to a study.However, two doses of the vaccine called ARCoV has seen a significant drop in its ability to neutralise the Omicron…

Sydney : Although Omicron is touted as mild compared to previous variants, it is widely known to be more contagious than previous Covid strains.However, a team of researchers at University of New South Wales in Australia have mapped the…

London : People who are vaccinated are less likely to develop long Covid even if they catch the virus, reveals a rapid review by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).According to the BBC, the research team looked at the available evidence…