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  • Orange Juice

    Thursday Tips: Know why you should NOT drink juice on empty stomach

    February 17, 2022 13:32 IST

    Thursday TIPS: Drinking juice on an empty stomach in the morning can cause problems like constipation, acidity and stomach pain. This is because our stomach remains empty for a longer time between dinner and breakfast. Thus, food items, especially sour things like orange, seasonal, lemon should not be consumed on an empty stomach.

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    Can someone suffer panic attack in sleep? What is night terror & nightmare? Psychiatrist explains

    February 17, 2022 13:18 IST

    While some claim to have suffered a panic attack in their sleep, medical expert believes that it could be a nightmare or night terror. Speaking to India TV, the doctor also explains what is the difference between the two and how the situation can be managed.

  • COVID

    COVID: Antibodies improve in quality for months after vaccination, claims study

    February 17, 2022 6:29 IST

    For the study, the team collected blood from 42 participants and lymph node samples from 15 participants before each person received his or her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine and at weeks three, four, five, seven, 15 and 29 afterwards. Eight people provided all three kinds of samples, allowing the researchers to track the development of the antibody response over time within those individuals.

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    'Giloy is safe', Ayush Ministry debunks myths as fake reports spread scare

    February 17, 2022 15:01 IST

    A special focus has been given on its health benefits in treating various metabolic disorders and its potential as an immune booster. It is used as a major component of therapeutics for ameliorating metabolic, endocrinal, and several other ailments, aiding in the betterment of human life expectancy, the ministry said.

  • How do tears affect your skin?

    Does crying makes your skin glow? Here's what experts have to say

    February 17, 2022 15:34 IST

    At times crying can make us feel better and improve our state of mind. Apart from an emotional impact some people even feel that their skin starts glowing and turns brighter after shedding tears. Read here to know how crying impacts your skin.

  • Common triggers of migraine

    What triggers a migraine? It can be as common as smell, food and lights

    February 16, 2022 15:57 IST

    Migraines can begin at any age but tend to peak during one's prime productive years. Moreover, women are three times more likely to be affected than men, with prevalence peaking between the ages of 25 and 55 years.

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    Masturbation affects sexual performance? Debunk misconceptions, stigma surrounding sex

    February 16, 2022 14:59 IST

    Many people are still unaware of maintaining hygiene before, during and after sexual activity, which is the direct consequence of misconceptions around sexual health and impacts the overall health of the person.   

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    Blood cancer most common among children: Experts

    February 16, 2022 14:42 IST

    Most of the childhood cancers have a male preponderance. Cancer forms the 9th most common cause of mortality among children between 5 to 14 years of age in India.

  • Bappi Lahiri suffered from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

    What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); condition that Bappi Lahiri suffered from

    February 16, 2022 13:56 IST

    If you snore heavily and feel tired after a full night's sleep, you may have sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is most common in older men, but it can affect anyone, including children.

  • Lassa Fever

    After COVID, Lassa fever creates havoc. Know its symptoms, causes and treatment

    February 15, 2022 14:58 IST

    In 20 per cent of infected individuals, the Lassa fever may progress to more serious symptoms including bleeding, breathing difficulty, repeated vomiting, facial swelling, haemorrhaging (in gums, eyes, or nose), pain in the chest, back, and abdomen. Neurological problems including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis are also been described.

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    How Covid variants escape cellular immune response

    February 15, 2022 9:52 IST

    When the team analysed susceptible alleles and the geographic origin of their respective escape isolates, the team found that they co-existed in some geographical regions -- including sub-Saharan Africa and East and Southeast Asia --, suggesting potential genetic pressure on the cytotoxic T cell response in these areas.  

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    How Covid causes stillbirths? Scientists find out

    February 15, 2022 9:37 IST

    Researchers determined the virus reaches the placenta and causes it to fail by passing through the mother's bloodstream, a process known as viremia. "Our study identified placental insufficiency as the root cause for stillbirths in women with Covid-19 during pregnancy," said Dr David Schwartz. 

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    Self-care tips for parents of intellectually disabled children

    February 14, 2022 14:50 IST

    Awareness about the developmental milestones of the child is required, till about the age of 5 years, when maximum development takes place in the child. If parents would know about the normal they would definitely be alerted about the deviation. As timely corrective measures have higher chances of near normal correction as compared to late detection, so awareness is the key to near normalcy. 

  • Cancer patient

    What are the common cancers and how to spot them?

    February 14, 2022 12:03 IST

    It's important that the cancers are diagnosed when they are in the nascent stage so that treatment could yield a high cure rate and minimize morbidity associated with cancer. Please have regular follow up and health checks with your primary care physician to stay healthy.

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    Struggling with long Covid? This over-the-counter drug may help

    February 14, 2022 8:19 IST

    The effects of Covid-19 on individuals range from mild symptoms to several weeks of illness to ailments including brain fog, joint pain, exercise intolerance and fatigue that last for months after the initial infection. There is currently no standard treatment for the condition, which may range from weeks to a year.

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    Previous Covid infection may improve performance of antibodies

    February 13, 2022 9:11 IST

    The study also found that, contrary to expectations, previously infected patients with obesity had a higher and more sustained immune response than overweight and normal weight range patients.  

  • Have a healthy heart with these indoor exercises

    Have a healthy heart this Valentines day with these indoor exercises

    February 11, 2022 15:59 IST

    How often do you sit in the wrong postures and complain of aches? Relatable right? So, let's start by sitting straight and not slouching. It can be difficult at first, but everything easy initially starts from being tough.

  • COVID

    One-in-three adults develop new conditions and problems after COVID infection, claims study

    February 11, 2022 9:49 IST

    Among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020, 32 per cent sought medical attention in the post-acute period for one or more new or persistent conditions. 

  • COVID-19: How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

    COVID-19: How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

    February 10, 2022 14:58 IST

    The amount of time a mask is worn is more important than how frequently it’s worn, says Richard Flagan, who studies masks and aerosols at the California Institute of Technology. In general, he recommends limiting the use of an N95 mask to about two or three days.

  • Covid19

    Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Doctors explain

    February 10, 2022 13:04 IST

    Omicron began its race around the world late last year. The variant generally causes milder illness than the delta version of the coronavirus, but has still overwhelmed hospitals.

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