The mechanism which allows beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time by an international team of researchers led by the University of Sheffield, who discovered that beta-lactam antibiotics kill MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus) by creating holes in the cell wall which enlarge as the cell grows, […]
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Study finds no risk of pregnancy loss from Covid-19 vaccination
Study has found no correlation between COVID-19 vaccinations and the risk of first-trimester miscarriages, providing further evidence of the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. The study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The findings analyzed several national health registries in Norway to compare the proportion of vaccinated women […]
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Health of older people tied to motivation, finds study
Motivation science investigates what it is that people desire and dislike or even fear, how these desires, dislikes, and fears are transformed into goals, how people go about pursuing these goals successfully or disengage from them if necessary, and how these processes change over time. “Motivation is the royal road […]
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Approval to Covaxin for children aged between 2-18 years
After the evaluation of data, Covaxin is yet to get approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for children between 2-18 years old, according to official sources. Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of Covaxin, has submitted data for clinical trials in the age group of 2-18 years to Central Drugs Standard […]
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WHO panel recommends Covid-19 vaccine booster shot for people with weak immunity
People with weaker immune systems should receive an additional shot of approved COVID-19 vaccines, an advisory group to the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. The recommendation follows a four-day meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization. A final report will be issued in December, the WHO said in […]
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WHO to decide on Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin emergency usage in October
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday informed that the final decision on Bharat Biotech’s submission on emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine will be made in October 2021. The status of assessment for Covaxin is “ongoing” as of now, the WHO informed in a document citing […]
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Researchers call for focus on fitness over weight loss for obesity-related health issues
The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a new study, when it comes to getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving overall fitness appears to […]
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Study uncovers link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development
A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Science’. According to the study, pancreatic cells display an adaptive response to repeated inflammatory episodes that initially protects against tissue […]
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Increased serotonin prevents cocaine addiction, researchers find
Elevated levels of serotonin can prevent the development of compulsive cocaine-seeking and addiction in mice, according to a recent report by a team of international researchers. The findings published in the journal Science, help to resolve the biological markers of addiction risk. Like other addictive drugs, cocaine acts by blocking the reuptake of key neurotransmitters such as dopamine […]
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Genome sequencing by Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium progressively increased
The Central government on Monday refuted the allegation that genome sequencing by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has declined sharply while adding that sample sequencing has progressively increased. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there have been some media reports alleging that genome sequencing and analysis […]
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Study suggests young adults at highest risk of weight gain
According to a new study young adults between the age of 18 to 24 are at the highest risk of becoming overweight or developing obesity in the next decade of their life compared to adults in any other age group, and obesity prevention policies should target this group. The study led by researchers at UCL (University […]
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WHO identifies Mu Covid-19 variant as a variant of interest
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on August 30 listed the Mu Covid-19 variant as a ‘variant of interest’. The WHO on Aug 30 added the Mu variant– known by scientists as B1621– to the list of “variants of interest” because of preliminary evidence that it can evade antibodies, reported The […]
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Recovery period from normal concussion can last up to one month
The findings of the largest study to be ever done on college athletes has redefined the timeline for recovery from concussion. Previously the normal recovery time was of up to 14 days, which has now been extended up to 28 days. The findings have been detailed in the journal ‘Sports […]
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Brazilian Snake Venom can fight against Covid 19 with no harm to humans
Snake venom could be used as a tool in the fight against coronavirus, a study suggests. Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake slowed down the reproduction of coronavirus in monkey cells. The discovery could be a possible first step towards the creation of […]
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Telemedicine appointments reduce risk of further illness
According to results of a new study, telemedicine appointments combined with in-person visits significantly reduced the risk of further illness for children with medically complex cases. The study by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) was published in Pediatrics. Children with medically complex cases require intense care supervision for conditions […]