Page 3 - Immunity

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin succeeds in challenge trials on Rhesus monkeys

The results showed protective efficacacy, increasing Sars-CoV-2 specific IgG and neutralising antibodies reducing the replication of the virus in the nasal cavity, throat and lung tissues of monkey

Reinfection & immunity: Why catching Covid-19 twice is no reason for panic

Specialised immune cells in the body are tasked with remembering each particular infection, so if you get infected again your body quickly starts producing the relevant antibodies

Some severe Covid-19 patients may not develop lasting immunity, says study

According to the scientists, in people with severe Covid-19, one of most abundant cytokines released is called TNF

Even mild Covid-19 cases may provide lasting immunity, shows study

According to the researchers, the antibody responses tend to wane and are not detectable in all patients

Why even herd immunity may not prove to be the best bet against Covid-19

Herd immunity, as a general concept, could mean a more dangerous virus for some areas and population subgroups

Scared that the immunity against coronavirus won't last? Don't be

Both our bodies' natural immunity and immunity acquired through vaccination serve the same function

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Why you should shun so-called immunity boosters

Cases in West Bengal cross 65,000, few sanitation workers getting training, info on health checkups, and making sense of sero-survey results-news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Brands launching new products with immunity, health and hygiene in focus

Old brands and new are reshaping the health, hygiene and personal care category, catering to a new basket of needs

Early to say if recovered patients can contract Covid-19 again: Scientists

Some special cells of the immune system may still offer protection against the disease, the scientists said as questions swirl on whether people who have recovered from Covid-19 can get it again

Smart tips on ridding your body of harmful toxins at home during lockdown

The way you cook, what you eat, how you exercise can make or mar your immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Smart changes in your daily routine can make a big difference to your wellness quotient

Herd immunity threshold could be lower than previously thought: Report

Scientists, including those from the University of Nottingham in the UK, noted that herd immunity develops when individuals contracting the disease build up natural immunity

Yoga breathing exercise builds immunity amid coronavirus: PM Modi

Yoga has emerged as a force for unity and deepens the bonds of humanity, says the Prime Minister.

Bed sheets to immunity herbs and spices: Amazon helps Indian cos go global

Amazon's Global Selling programme is clocking more than $1 bn in cumulative exports currently, is expected to generate $10 bn in cumulative sales by 2025 for Indian exporters

Mother Dairy launches haldi milk to boost immunity amid Covid-19 outbreak

The company said it has followed the self-care guidelines and recommendations issued by the AYUSH ministry as preventive health measures

Fit & Proper: 1st 1,000 days are crucial for boosting immunity, says expert

The gut (or intestines) is important to develop the immunity of an infant

Environment is cleaner. Your immune system has never been so unprepared

The immune system's enemies list was attenuated, largely for the good

People with low levels of immunity are vulnerable to diseases, infections

Treatments like chemotherapy suppress the immune system

New research discovers link between popular drugs, immune system failure

The research team investigated Mucosal associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, a specialised type of immune cells, to discover what type of drugs were activating the MAIT cells.