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How Covid directly infects, causes damage to human kidney cells
New York, April 22 (IANS) The SARS-CoV-2 virus can directly infect a specialised type of kidney cell, explaining why acute kidney injury is one of the main complications observed in patients with severe Covid-19, finds a study.
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Emergency use authorisation of Corbevax for 5-12 age group recommended
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The expert panel of India's apex drug regulator on Thursday recommended grant of emergency use authorisation to Covid vaccine Corbevax for those in the 5-12 years age bracket.
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Antidepressants not linked with happiness, improved quality of life: Study
Riyadh, April 21 (IANS) Using antidepressants regularly may not make you happier compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs, finds a study.
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Novavax’s vax targeting Covid and flu shows promise
Washington, April 21 (IANS) Novavax has developed a new vaccine that targets both Covid-19 and the flu and triggers an immune response similar to its stand-alone shots against each virus, the company said.
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Fully vaccinated Spanish woman infected with Omicron 20 days-post Delta
Madrid, April 21 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman in Spain caught the Omicron infection just 20 days after the Delta variant, in what is claimed to be the shortest known gap between infections, according to researchers.
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of Covid in young adults
London, April 21 (IANS) Exposure to certain traffic-related air pollutants is associated with a greater likelihood of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus, claims an observational study of young adults.
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Women with long Covid syndrome have more symptoms than men
London, April 21 (IANS) Females with long Covid-19 syndrome tend to be more symptomatic than males, finds a study.
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The importance of cleaning clogged pores
Your skin accumulates bacteria and dead skin cells which clogs these pores. Sebum in the pores could then give way to acne into blackheads and whiteheads. While you cannot get rid of the pores, it is important to cleanse the pores which!-->…
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