<% catList.forEach(function(cat){ %>
<%= cat.label %>
<% }); %>
IISc researchers find Covid protein that blocks immunity
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has identified a protein in the SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, that antagonises the host’s immune system.
In the study, published in the journal... 
Covid vax didn't raise risk of unexplained sudden deaths in young Indians: ICMR study
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, concluded comprehensive study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday.
The research, published in the Indian... 
Even mild Covid can ‘permanently damage’ semen quality in men: Study
London, June 26 (IANS) Even a mild Covid infection can cause permanent damage to men’s sperm concentrations and their ability to swim, according to a new study presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction... 
Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Indian diet rich in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular consumption of tea, and use of turmeric in meals lowered severity and death due to Covid in the country, according to a study published in the... .jpg)
Covid-19 raised death risk in people with intellectual disabilities: Study
.jpg)
London, April 17 (IANS) Mortality from Covid-19 in people with intellectual disabilities are five times higher than the general population, according to a study.Intellectual disability is a term used when there are limits to a person's ability to learn... 
At 4,435, India sees highest one-day rise in Covid cases since September 2022
India on Wednesday reported 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022, according to the Union ministry of Health and Family Affairs. 
Gujarat Launches Statewide CPR Training Initiative to Combat Post-COVID Heart Attacks
In response to an increase in heart attack cases following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gujarat government and the medical cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party have organized a statewide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training initiative. The campaign involved over 1,200 experts... 
Exposure to Covid in womb may raise babies' risk of obesity: Study
New York, March 30 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study.
The findings, published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed...
India reports 40% jump in new Covid cases, Delhi govt calls emergency meet
At 3,016 cases, India registered a 40 per cent jump in the new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, said the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. In view of the rising cases, the Delhi government has called an emergency meeting. 
Heated tobacco products make Covid infection & severity more likely
Using heated tobacco products -- an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes -- is more likely to make you susceptible to Covid virus and require hospitalisation or oxygen, according to a study. 
Explained: Why obesity is linked to Covid-19 severity
Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe Covid-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, which can affect the body's ability to fight infections, according to scientists. 7.jpg)
Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market May Have Been Covid-19's Origin, Study Suggests
7.jpg)
An international team of virus experts suggests that the Covid-19 pandemic may have originated from raccoon dogs at the Wuhan market in China. The origins of Covid-19 have been a topic of political and scientific debate for over two years,... 