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Ayurveda exponent Guru Manish devises unique diet plans to fight COVID naturally

Ayurveda exponent Guru Manish devises unique diet plans to fight COVID naturally

“Unhealthy lifestyle is leading to more younger people, mainly in the age 30-40 years getting infected by the new strain of the novel Coronavirus. Younger Indians follow an erratic routine which affects their diet too. Eating junk , spending unending hours on the smartphone and in front of the computer screen is impacting the immunity of this age group of people thus exposing them to COVID”, said…

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International Nurses Day 2021: A day to celebrate health workers who tirelessly serve us during COVID pandemic

International Nurses Day 2021: A day to celebrate health workers who tirelessly serve us during COVID pandemic

New Delhi: Each year International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12, on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. This year, the day is all the more significant, in light of all the incessant caring that the healthcare workers have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses make a big chunk of them. According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), till 31 December 2020, more than…

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Guidelines for COVID-19 positive individuals, find out when is the right time to end your quarantine

Guidelines for COVID-19 positive individuals, find out when is the right time to end your quarantine

New Delhi: India is spiraling under the second wave of deadly coronavirus. The nation is experiencing the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak, with over 4 lakh new cases every day. The country’s healthcare system is under strain, which is why most of the COVID-19 positive patients are advised to recover under home quarantine.  Those individuals who exhibit mild and moderate symptoms of COVID-19 are…

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DCGI approves DRDO's anti-COVID drug for emergency use

DCGI approves DRDO’s anti-COVID drug for emergency use

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller General of India has approved an anti-COVID-19 drug developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) for emergency use, the Defence Ministry has said. An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by INMAS, a lab of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration…

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Why some patients test positive for COVID long after recovery

Why some patients test positive for COVID long after recovery

New York: Some virus RNA can be reverse transcribed and inserted into the human genome, finds a new study, which may explain why some people who had already recovered from COVID-19 would sometimes inexplicably test positive on a PCR test weeks or even months later. Researchers from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, showed…

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How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin type

How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin type

New Delhi: A sunscreen is your best friend, whether you’re stepping out shopping or going about your work and chores, it protects your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays and pollution that cause damage in any and every season. Not only outdoors, sunscreens plays a crucial role in protecting your skin while you are indoors from UVA rays which enter through standard glass windows and can penetrate…

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Wearing masks for COVID cut asthma, allergies by 65%

Wearing masks for COVID cut asthma, allergies by 65%

Asthma The widespread use of face masks outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to 65 percent reduction in serious asthma cases that required hospitalisation, according to a study. Source link

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The impact of COVID-19 on high blood pressure

The impact of COVID-19 on high blood pressure

New Delhi: It has been over a year and the entire world continues to battle COVID-19. Moreover, the second wave of the novel coronavirus has put more lives in jeopardy than before, including those of youngsters. People with diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, and other comorbidities fall into the high-risk category and may encounter serious complications, if infected. Dr Sanjay Nagarkar,…

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COVID oral pill could be ready by year-end: Pfizer CEO

COVID oral pill could be ready by year-end: Pfizer CEO

New York: US-based pharmaceutical major Pfizer’s Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said that the company’s COVID-19 oral antiviral pill, which is in early-stage trials, could be ready by the end of the year, the media reported. According to CNBC, the company, which developed the first authorised COVID-19 vaccine in the US with German drugmaker BioNTech, began an early-stage clinical trial for…

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Fact Check: Can homeopathy medicine Aspidosperma Q20 be taken as oxygen substitute? Here's all you need to know

Fact Check: Can homeopathy medicine Aspidosperma Q20 be taken as oxygen substitute? Here’s all you need to know

New Delhi: Amid an acute shortage of oxygen across the country, social media posts of homoeopathic medicine which increases your oxygen level have been doing the rounds. The post, which has been widely shared on all platforms of social media, claims that homoeopathy medicine Aspidosperma Q 20 can be taken as a substitute when oxygen levels fall. The post written in Hindi says, “If the oxygen…

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Now you can talk to a psychologist online - How & Where?

Now you can talk to a psychologist online – How & Where?

The pandemic has brought us a lot of problems, deteriorating mental health is one of the major ones amongst them. India has seen a 67% Increase in Reports of Suicidal Behaviour & increased strain in interpersonal relationships in the last year according to a study at ijhms ( https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-020-00422-2 ). On the other hand, it is beautiful to see what some hard-working and…

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CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

New York: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday (April 27) on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And those who are unvaccinated can go outside without masks in some situations, too. The new guidance represents another carefully calibrated step on…

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Signs that you are having a burnout and tips on how to cope with it

Signs that you are having a burnout and tips on how to cope with it

New Delhi: While the whole world fights a battle against the coronavirus pandemic, office work has not stopped. While it used to be a 9 to 5 shift earlier, now homes have become offices themselves. Constant calls, meetings, deadlines to meet, and feeling locked in the house can affect one’s mental health. Also, earlier there was a thin line between your professional and personal life that could…

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COVID-19: When to rush to the hospital

COVID-19: When to rush to the hospital

New Delhi: Amidst rising cases of COVID-19 in India, there is an acute shortage of hospital beds and resources to cater to the demand of increasing numbers of patients. However, all COVID positive patients need not get admitted to a hospital and can easily recover by taking all the precautions, rest and following a doctor’s instructions while home quarantining. Nevertheless, a COVID patient…

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This bride gets COVID-19 vaccine in a wedding gown, pics go viral - See inside

This bride gets COVID-19 vaccine in a wedding gown, pics go viral – See inside

New Delhi: Not just one but numerous dreams are shattered as the second wave of COVID-19 hits the world worse than the first one. With protocol in place and vaccination drive in full force, people are expected to maintain social distancing and wear masks. Amid the virus outbreak a second time, viral pictures of California-based female named Sarah Studley cancelled on her dream wedding…

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Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study

Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study

Washington: A new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection than patients of healthy weight, and they require oxygen and invasive mechanical ventilation more often. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Diabetes Care’. While obese people are at a higher risk of developing a more serious infection, there…

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Self-care guide for people living by themselves in the times of COVID-19

Self-care guide for people living by themselves in the times of COVID-19

New Delhi: Living on your own while a pandemic is raging through can be a daunting task. There is a possibility of you catching COVID-19 while you are away from your family. So it is best to stay prepared in advance that if a medical emergency like COVID-19 befalls you – you are ready to fight it hands on. Here, are some easy to follow tips: Eat healthy – Eating the right kind of food will help…

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