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New insights into link between sunlight exposure and kidney damage
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 10:40 AM IST
A new collaborative study reveals unexpected insights into how skin exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can worsen clinical symptoms in autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
Exercise does not undo ill effects of being fat on heart health: Report
ANI, Sophia Antipolis, France
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:34 PM IST
Physical activity does not undo the negative effects of excess body weight on heart health, suggest the findings of a large study.
How coffee can temporarily counteract effect of sleep loss on cognitive function
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 09:54 AM IST
A new study exploring the impact of repeated sleep loss during a simulated working week has found that consuming caffeinated coffee during the day helps to minimize reductions in attention and cognitive function, compared to decaffeinated coffee.
Antibody drug might be able to prevent Covid-19 illness
AP, Indianapolis
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 11:14 AM IST
- US drugmaker Eli Lilly recently did a study that showed her antibody drug might be capable of preventing Covid-19 illness in residents of nursing home and other long-term care locations.
Arthritis drug no better than standard care for severe Covid-19, says study
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 05:31 PM IST
Treating severe Covid-19 patients with the arthritis drug tocilizumab along with standard care is no better than standard care alone in improving clinical outcomes at 15 days, says the results of a trial which was stopped early due to increased number of deaths among those receiving the drug.
New tool helps calculate Covid transmission risk in poorly-ventilated places
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 04:27 PM IST
The research also shows that the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds in poorly-ventilated spaces.
Katrina Kaif is the latest Pilates fan, shares new video from rigorous session
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 04:15 PM IST
- Katrina Kaif recently shared a video from her extreme Pilates session. Looking radiant in a bright red co-ord set, the actor inspired us to stop procrastinating and hit the gym.
Study: Deep sleep prevents neurodegenerative disease, crucial for brain health
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 01:39 PM IST
A new study lead by researchers from Northwestern University highlights the importance of getting a deep sleep for good brain health.
_1611211095457_1611211116370.jpeg "Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes Covid-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they stress that the shots still protect against the disease.(AP)")
Some Covid-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 12:09 PM IST
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes Covid-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they stress that the shots still protect against the disease.
Herd immunity could be closer than we think
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 11:55 AM IST
The evidence is compelling that a strong, rapid vaccination campaign could render SARS-CoV-2 less of a threat than seasonal flu through building herd immunity.
New studies clarify which genes may raise breast cancer risk
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 11:34 AM IST
Two large studies give a much sharper picture of which inherited mutations raise the risk of breast cancer for women without a family history of the disease, and how common these flawed genes are in the general population.
Conflicting Covid-19 results for Roche arthritis drug show more trials needed
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 11:05 AM IST
Larger trials are needed to assess whether Roche's arthritis drug tocilizumab can cut death rates among the sickest Covid-19 patients, scientists said on Wednesday, after a small study found it was no better than standard care in severe cases.
Antidepressants ineffectual for back pain and osteoarthritis
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 10:46 AM IST
A study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) provides evidence that stimulant medications are generally inadequate for back and osteoarthritis pain, in spite of being broadly utilized for these conditions.
Scientists find how bacteria causes gastroenteritis after eating raw sea food
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 08:56 AM IST
Scientists recently found the marine bacteria that is responsible behind an upset stomach after eating raw or undercooked shellfish such as oysters and mussels.
Want to get your stamina back post Covid? Check out Varun Dhawan’s fitness video
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 04:28 PM IST
- From right side lateral travelling ape to full scorpion, here’s how Coolie No.1 star Varun Dhawan recovered and got his stamina back after suffering from Covid-19 | Watch
Study highlights genome altering can help to treat human retinal degeneration
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 03:35 PM IST
A study published in journal Human Gene Therapy shows that gene editing therapies, including CRISPR-Cas frameworks, offer the possibility to address transformations causing inherited retinal degenerations, a leading cause of blindness.
Loss of smell may be best predictor of Covid-19, research confirms
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:48 PM IST
The research found that only around half of patients with a loss of smell got their sense of smell back after forty days.
Burnout among health care professions a public health concern during pandemic
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:19 PM IST
During the pandemic, burnout among health care professionals is a pervasive public health concern as the health care professionals are required to work even longer hours in high-stress situations.
Fatty acid may combat multiple sclerosis. Here's how
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:36 PM IST
A new study by Yale University explains that the abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system can be set off by the lack of a specific fatty acid in fat tissue.
Study: Childhood neglect leaves generational imprint
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:21 AM IST
Early life experiences can have an effect on brain development and neurobiological health. A research shows that those effects can be passed down to generations, reporting that the children of mothers who had faced childhood neglect displayed altered brain circuitry involved in fear and anxiety.
The permanent effects of Covid-19 on fitness industry
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, virtual fitness classes and mental health options were in demand during 2020. Doesn't look like that trend will end anytime soon, gym owners predict.
Research suggest simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer
ANI, London [uk]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 06:59 PM IST
New research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives.
How can you treat diabetes the Ayurvedic way
ANI, Gurugram (haryana) [india]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 05:58 PM IST
One of India's leading Ayurvedic medicines developers, Butterfly Ayurveda, recommends people to take care of their sugar levels with Ayurveda, particularly during this pandemic since they are at huge risk of Covid-19.
How Covid-19 has permanently changed the fitness industry
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 05:15 PM IST
Covid-19 has accelerated adoption of a hybrid model of online/in-person workouts that more brick-and-mortar gyms are likely to retain when the pandemic recedes.
Fried food intake linked to heightened serious heart disease, stroke risk
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:25 PM IST
While fried food is considered detrimental to health, a new study sheds light on its effects. The findings of a pooled analysis of the available research suggest that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke.
One alcoholic drink in a day linked to risk of atrial fibrillation: Study
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:21 PM IST
A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm.
Study: Androgen therapy can be alternative treatment strategy for breast cancer
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 08:07 AM IST
- A new discovery finds positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment. Study says androgen therapy has immediate implications for women resistant to current forms of endocrine therapy
From the Bubonic plague to 2021, why lockdowns look set to stay
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 05:54 PM IST
A year after the lockdown imposed in the Chinese city of Wuhan shocked the world, the tactic is turning out to be an enduring tool for quelling the coronavirus almost everywhere.
Seropositivity for Covid-19 found to be lesser in smokers, vegetarians
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:35 PM IST
Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus.
Malaika Arora's asana for the week is Sarvangasana, it has countless benefits
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:24 PM IST
- This week, Malaika Arora showed her followers how to do the Sarvangasana aka the shoulder stand. The fitness enthusiast shares an asana every week to urge her followers to exercise.