Omicron sub-variant BA.2 will quietly replace it: Australian scientists

The subvariant BA.2 is one of at least three sub-lineages of Omicron. The virus is found in about 2 percent of local samples and has started to gain a serious foothold in England, India and Denmark.



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Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibody drugs less effective: Study

If the ability of the antiviral pills to combat Omicron is confirmed in human patients, it would be welcome news.



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Future Covid variants to be more contagious, warns WHO

According to Dr Mike Ryan, WHO's director of emergency programmes, the virus will continue to evolve before it settles into a pattern. 



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Gut microbiome may be linked to long Covid risk

Fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia are the most commonly reported long Covid symptoms.



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Bengaluru baby among 14 in the world with rare genetic disorder BENTA

According to a Bengaluru-based blood stem cell registry, the baby's only hope is a blood stem cell transplant.



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Are you in the grip of Omicron? These two symptoms are MOST reported by patients

According to experts, about 20 symptoms of Omicron have been reported.



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Include these 5 food items in your diet for healthy, flawless skin!

Healthy eating helps to smoothen the skin, curb wrinkles and strengthen nails.



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No evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding: Study

Women who are infected with COVID-19 and are breastfeeding their baby have no risk of transmitting the virus through their breastmilk.



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Can you be infected with Omicron twice? Check experts' opinion here!

India on Wednesday (January 19) reported 2,82,970 new cases, which is 18% higher than yesterday's 2.38 lakh daily cases, the health ministry data showed. The country also reported 441 coronavirus related deaths taking the total death count in the country due to the infection to 487,202.



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Forget food trends, eat easily available seasonal fruits and veggies for hearty health

"Each season offers an array of gorgeous fresh vegetables, each rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients in their own way".



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EXCLUSIVE - With Omicron variant, COVID-19 pandemic may become endemic: Virologist

Omicron is less virulent than previous COVID-19 viruses like Delta and Delta plus.



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Are you languishing - feeling restless, apathetic or empty? Here's what may help

Many people may even have experienced or may still be experiencing languishing without really even knowing what it is or why they're feeling that way.



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Can a person be infected with Omicron twice? Here's what experts have to say

The risk of re-infection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant.



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Vaping increases frequency of COVID-19 symptoms: Study

The study found that people who smoked E-cigarettes or vaped had more frequent emergency department visits after contracting COVID compared to those who did not vape.



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Covid: Some people remain infectious even after 10 days

According to a study, 13 percent of people still exhibited clinically-relevant levels of COVID-19 virus after 10 days, meaning they could potentially still be infectious.



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Exclusive: Need to amp up vaccination in kids to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 - Experts

"Vaccination in children should be ramped up for them to achieve immunity, to break the chain of infection, and also to achieve herd immunity," says Dr Farah Ingale.  



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COVID-19 in pregnancy linked to preterm births, stillbirths

A team of researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and others found that women who contract COVID-19 near the end of their pregnancy are more vulnerable than those who get infected early on.



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Exclusive: Skin feeling dry and dead in winters? Follow this skincare routine suggested by expert

Caring for the skin is not a herculean task and takes just a few minutes of your day.



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Covid virus starts losing ability to infect within 5 minutes in air: Study

The yet to be peer-reviewed study is the first to explore how the virus survives in exhaled air, and emphasises the importance of maintaining physical distancing and mask-wearing.



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Is Omicron or Delta behind the third COVID wave in India?

Health experts noted that going by the trend, the majority of the positive cases are likely to be Omicron but confirmation is pending.



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Omicron maybe '1st ray of light' against Covid: UK scientist

Omicron could be an indicator that people can live with Covid as an endemic disease.



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Molnupiravir benefits outweigh risk among Covid patients: Experts

An expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation had recently approved the antiviral Molnupiravir for restricted use in emergency situations, However, ICMR has raised concern over its side effects.



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Fourth Covid booster enhances antibodies five-fold: Israeli study

Israel has become the first country to roll out the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to health workers and people aged 60 years old and those with weakened immune systems.



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Exclusive: Include these food items in your diet to stay warm in winter season

According to ancient Ayurvedic science, winter is considered a kapha and vata season – a season of cold weather, lethargy, and dryness. So ideally, your diet should include items that balance both of these doshas to help you enjoy the winter months.



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Adequate hydration, bed rest key to recover fast from Covid: Australian expert

The number of Omicron infections has also risen more than 50 times from around 1,200 since late November when the first case was detected in the country.



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Good news! Covid to end up as seasonal epidemic soon say, experts

The Russian Academy of Sciences President Alexander Sergeyev also stated that the current Covid-19 pandemic will transform into seasonal epidemics starting from 2022.



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Know why highly transmissible Omicron variant does not harm lungs

The Omicron variant multiplies about 70 times faster inside human respiratory tract tissue than the Delta variant, according to scientists at the University of Hong Kong.



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Covid booster dose raises vaccine effectiveness against Omicron by 88 percent: Study

After three doses of vaccine, the risk of hospitalisation for a symptomatic case identified with Omicron through community testing was estimated to be reduced by 68 percent when compared to similar individuals with Omicron who were not vaccinated.



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Nausea, loss of appetite may be new symptoms of Omicron

The four most common symptoms of the omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a CDC analysis of the first 43 cases investigated in the US.



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Long Covid still a risk with Omicron despite mild illness: Dr Anthony Fauci

Long-term Covid symptoms usually include shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and brain fog.



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Get rid of dandruff this winter, with these 10 easy hacks!

Dandruff can be caused by stress, a change in climate (severe heat or cold), an overabundance of fatty foods, a change in shampoo, excessive sweat, and even pollution. 



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No reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy: Study

According to the study,  levels of COVID-19 antibodies at delivery tended to be higher when the initial vaccination course occurred in the third trimester of a pregnant woman.



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