Faulty immune cells in the developing brain may contribute to autism

Islamabad, DEC 07 (Online): A recent study in mice investigates immune cells called microglia in the developing brain. The authors conclude that the failure of these cells to perform an essential housekeeping role may lead to autism spectrum disorder in boys. A recent study looks […]

New coronavirus targets cells in the nose, lungs, and gut

Islamabad, DEC 07 (Online): A new study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is most likely to target specific cells present in the nasal passages, lungs, and small intestine. Researchers may have identified the cells that SARS-CoV-2 most likely targets in the body. […]

The Benefits of Meditation Walks

Islamabad, DEC 07 (Online): Walking meditation has origins in Buddhism and can be used as part of a mindfulness practice. The technique has many possible benefits and may help you to feel more grounded, balanced, and serene. It also helps you to develop a different […]

E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes: study

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Electronic-cigarettes are less addictive than traditional cigarettes for long-term smokers, according to research that sheds new light on how nicotine addiction works. “We found that e-cigarettes appear to be less addictive than tobacco cigarettes in a large sample of long-term users,” said […]

India reports 8,306 new COVID-19 cases

NEW DELHI, Dec. 6 (Xinhua/APP):India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 34,641,561 on Monday, as 8,306 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. Besides, as many as 211 deaths due to the pandemic since Sunday […]

Mongolia logs lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases

ULAN BATOR, Dec. 6 (Xinhua/APP):Mongolia recorded 139 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, the lowest daily count since March 17, raising the total caseload to 384,870, the country’s health ministry said on Monday. Meanwhile, the country’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,944 after […]

Philippines logs 543 new COVID-19 cases, 113 more deaths

MANILA, Dec. 6 (Xinhua/APP):The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 543 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,835,154. The DOH also reported that 113 more people died from COVID-19 complications, bringing the country’s death […]

France records more than 50,000 daily Covid cases

Paris, Dec 4 (AFP/APP):France on Saturday said more than 50,000 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, as Covid-19 cases rocketed despite millions receiving a vaccine booster shot. The country recorded 51,624 new daily cases of Covid, health authorities said. France […]

Australia approves Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11

Sydney, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Australia on Sunday cleared the first Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, with the next stage of its vaccine rollout expected to start in early 2022. Health Minister Greg Hunt said medical regulators had granted provisional approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech […]

Merkel urges Germans to get vaccinated in final podcast

Berlin, Dec 4 (AFP/APP):German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Germans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, speaking days ahead of leaving office in the final episode of more than 600 weekly video podcasts. “I once again emphatically ask you to take this tricky virus seriously,” […]