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Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of money

The cruise ship MV Hondius that was affected by a hantavirus outbreak.
Updated on May 14, 2026 10:31 am IST

NHS surgeon says your baby’s first milk isn’t just food, it’s ‘liquid gold’

Dr. Karan Rajan emphasises the significance of colostrum for newborns, highlighting its nutritional benefits.
Published on Nov 02, 2025 04:16 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Is there a right time to stop breastfeeding? Gynac shares 8 key tips for parents

Mothers need to follow proper diet to ensure they stay healthy for breastfeeding.
Published on Aug 25, 2025 12:06 pm IST

Orbital decompression surgery for thyroid eye disease: All you need to know

thyroid eye What exactly is orbital decompression surgery? Expert reveals benefits for thyroid eye disease
Published on Mar 01, 2024 06:22 pm IST

Kidney donation: Prerequisites for a kidney transplant, who can donate and more

Kidney donation: Prerequisites for a kidney transplant, who can donate and all you need to know
Published on Dec 23, 2023 06:43 pm IST

Lupus disease: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Lupus disease: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips
Published on Dec 22, 2023 08:29 pm IST

Antibiotic resistance in children on the rise

A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, as they say
Published on Nov 18, 2023 01:20 pm IST

Teeth might preserve centuries-old antibodies: Study

In a study by iScience, antibodies extracted from 800 year-old medieval human teeth were found to be stable and still able to recognise viral proteins.
Published on Aug 18, 2023 06:19 am IST

Air pollution’s link to Covid needs attention

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The authors of the study published in Environmental Health Perspectives believe the microscopic particles in bad air cripple the immune system’s response by inducing “oxidative stress” and causing inflammation, effectively decreasing the production of antibodies and other immune responses. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 07:31 pm IST

Covid infection through womb caused brain damage in two infants: Study

Doctors earlier suggested possibilities of infection from pregnant mothers to their infant through placenta but there was no direct evidence until now.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 06:51 am IST

High air pollution hits Covid vaccine response: Study

A woman gets a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Srinagar.
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 06:06 am IST

Pfizer’s third Covid shot boosts antibodies in kids 5 to 11

Representaioanl image.
Published on Apr 14, 2022 07:59 pm IST

Why antibodies aren't the only defense against Omicron

Trained by both vaccines and infection, antibodies grab on to the spike protein that studs the surface of the coronavirus, stopping it from penetrating cells and sickening the host. 
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 08:11 am IST

Immune system has a backup plan for waning antibodies, says study

Immune system has a backup plan for waning antibodies, says study
Updated on Aug 28, 2021 01:03 pm IST

Researchers develop antibodies '1000 times' better at neutralising SARS-Cov-2

The antibodies were developed from the blood of alpacas, a species of mammals from South America (Image used only for representative purpose)
Published on Jul 29, 2021 06:56 pm IST

Blood clots in severe Covid cases linked to abnormal antibody response: Study

Latest study suggests that inflammation and blood clots in severe Covid cases are linked to abnormal antibody response.
Published on Jul 28, 2021 04:31 pm IST

Milind Soman on not being able to donate plasma in Mumbai: ‘Felt a bit sad’

Milind Soman on not being able to donate plasma: ‘Felt a bit sad’
Updated on May 17, 2021 01:43 pm IST

Hunt for Covid-19 pill continues that can block the virus, supply antibodies

Hunt for Covid-19 pill continues that can block the virus, supply antibodies
Updated on Apr 27, 2021 10:11 am IST

Study says recovered Covid-19 patients likely protected for at least six months

Study says recovered Covid-19 patients likely protected for at least six months
Updated on Feb 06, 2021 01:57 pm IST

Antibody drug might be able to prevent Covid-19 illness

Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes
Updated on Jan 22, 2021 11:14 am IST

Plasma therapy treatment yields mixed results in Uttarakhand hospitals

A patient donating plasma at Susheela Tiwari Hospital in Nainital district. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 10:11 pm IST

Indian scientists grapple with antibodies issue, say it may not guarantee protection from COVID-19

Presence of antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19
Updated on Sept 07, 2020 08:19 pm IST

Delhi: Third sero survey begins today

A sero survey helps the administration analyse trends and draft Covid management strategies.
Updated on Sept 01, 2020 10:28 am IST

Covid-19 antibodies fade rapidly, raising risk of lost immunity

The antibody response is being closely studied by scientists worldwide for indications of how long-lasting immunity may be.
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 06:54 pm IST

Lab-grown antibodies could block Sars-Cov-2 virus: Scientists

Health workers get ready at a COVID-19 testing center in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 27, 2020.
Updated on May 06, 2020 07:47 pm IST