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  • COVID

    With no signs of COVID mutation to stop, experts claim virus would end up as seasonal epidemic soon

    January 05, 2022 8:29 IST

    "I expect that the Covid-19 pandemic will turn into seasonal epidemics, like flu. I should say that the current situation looks pretty much like the 1960s, when the Hong Kong flu epidemic had very serious effects, when many people were seriously ill.," experts claim.   

  • COVID-19: Eating ber or jujube can boost immunity, know more benefits from Rujuta Diwekar

    COVID-19: Eating ber or jujube can boost immunity, know more benefits from Rujuta Diwekar

    January 04, 2022 22:00 IST

    Not just yoga and pranayam, you can even make your immune system strong by having certain food items. One amongst those is winter fruit ber also known as jujube. Know the importance of the sweet and tarty fruit in increasing immunity amid increasing COVID cases in the country.

  • New Covid-19 variant IHU emerges in France: Things to know about this more infectious variant than O

    New Covid-19 variant IHU emerges in France: Things to know about this variant

    January 04, 2022 18:41 IST

    A new variant of coronavirus named IHU has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases. However, the researchers noted that it is too early to speculate on how this variant behaves as far as infection and protection from vaccines are concerned.

  • Surya Namaskar

    Health benefits of Surya Namaskar: Include it in daily yoga session to protect yourself from COVID

    January 04, 2022 14:00 IST

    Surya Namaskar, not only promotes weight loss but also strengthens your back, core, as well as your muscles. The ideal time to perform Surya Namaskar is during sunrise while facing towards the sun. The Surya Namaskar is comprised of eight different postures that are sequenced in a 12 step flow. 

  • Which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?

    Cotton masks just fashion statement: Know which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?

    January 04, 2022 13:18 IST

    While many kinds of face masks are available in the market, which one offers the best protection from Covid strains and keeps you protected from communicable infections? Know which mask gives you the most protection during this omicron spread.

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    Fact Check: COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility and reproductive issues?

    January 04, 2022 12:28 IST

    There are many who are confused if they should get vaccinated if the woman is pregnant or a couple is planning to conceive. There are many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility, here's what medical experts have to say.

  • Ayush Ministry, Surya Namaskar

    Ayush Ministry launches Surya Namaskar challenger, aims world record

    January 04, 2022 12:06 IST

    Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also performed Surya Namaskar along with Swami Ramdev at the launch event. In association with several Union ministries including the Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of Education, Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the programme is being organized by five institutions - Patanjali Yogpeeth, Heartfulness Institute, National Yogasana Sport Federation (NYSF), Geeta Parivar and Kreeda Bharati. 

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    Omicron: How to prevent infection?

    January 04, 2022 8:10 IST

    "It is essential to mask yourself properly, take both doses of vaccines (if not yet vaccinated), maintain social distancing and maintain good ventilation to the maximum possible," the guidelines said.

  • Omicron affects throat: Food items to eat and NOT to eat to get relief from sore throat

    Omicron affects throat: Food items to eat and NOT to eat to get relief from sore throat

    January 04, 2022 17:09 IST

    While Omicron infection is being considered milder than the Delta variant, its four most common symptoms include-- cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose. However, there are a number of food items that can be consumed that can treat your throat infection, boost your immunity and possibly make you guard against diseases.

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    Breaking myth: Safer for child to build immunity by getting infected with COVID-19 than vaccination?

    January 03, 2022 13:25 IST

    Is it better for children to get infected by COVID 19 and then build immunity against it rather than vaccination? Absolutely not. Many myths about the COVID vaccine and its effect on children have begun circulating on the Internet giving rise to more confusion than ever. Let's debunk such myths here!

  • What is Florona: Symptoms, Precautions, Treatment; everything you should know

    What is Florona: Symptoms, Precautions, Treatment; everything you should know

    January 03, 2022 12:03 IST

    The symptoms of Florona are the same as Covid19 and flu. High fever, fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea are some of the common symptoms of either pathogen.

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    Study finds no reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy

    December 30, 2021 22:42 IST

    Reserachers found that the levels of these antibodies at delivery tended to be higher when the initial vaccination course occurred in the third trimester. However, they also found that antibody levels at delivery are still comparably high, and probably still protective, when vaccination occurs in early pregnancy or even a few weeks before pregnancy -- and a booster shot late in pregnancy can make those antibody levels much higher.

  • Differentiate b/w omicron and common cold symptoms

    How to differentiate between omicron variant symptoms and common cold symptoms?

    December 30, 2021 14:15 IST

    Typical Covid symptoms include a continuous cough, high temperature or change/loss of their sense of taste and smell. However, Omicron has not shown any loss of taste or smell as any of its symptoms. Omicron symptoms are predominantly cold symptoms, runny nose, headache, sore throat and sneezing.

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    Covid severely increases levels of oxidative stress, damage

    December 29, 2021 23:52 IST

    While oxidative stress is likely to increase in elderly people, the study published in the journal Antioxidants showed that Covid infection can cause the condition even in young people.

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    Is Covid 3rd wave inevitable? What scientists have said about Omicron spread so far

    December 29, 2021 19:21 IST

    According to researchers, the third wave of Covid wave in India is set to begin "early next year". Nevertheless, they stated that the infection rate will be milder than seen in the second wave, due to a large-scale immunity and vaccination present in the country now.

  • eye health

    Make your eye health a priority in 2022 and ahead

    December 29, 2021 10:36 IST

    Blindness is an important cause and the effect of poverty. To ensure that no one needlessly goes blind, we ought to make eye health a priority. Globally, at least one billion people have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.

  • Omicron: 10 Covid appropriate behavior promises

    Omicron shadows New Year celebrations, 10 Covid appropriate behavior promises you should make

    December 28, 2021 13:27 IST

    Check out 10 Covid appropriate behaviour promises you should make to yourself now to protect yourself as well as those around you.

  • Omicron

    Omicron Scare: 'Must-haves' to protect yourself this festive season from new COVID variant

    December 28, 2021 13:19 IST

    The best way to prevent Omicron is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Wash out hands often with plain soap and water, which helps to reduce the germs. It is recommended to wash our hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, coughing, or sneezing.

  • Omicron

    Third dose of Sinovac vaccine insufficient against Omicron, claims study

    December 27, 2021 10:21 IST

    The third dose of a vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech, however, significantly improved protection for those who had previously taken two doses of Sinovac, also known as CoronaVac, the study indicated. A Pfizer booster will "achieve optimal protection against (the) Omicron variant," Malik Peiris, the HKU professor who led the research was quoted as saying.  

  • Pregnancy

    Tips for Self-Care during Pregnancy

    December 26, 2021 10:28 IST

    During pregnancy, a woman must take care of her diet intake and well-being as she is not feeding herself but eating for two individuals. Eating fresh fruits, fresh veggies, high fibers, and protein-rich food are good for the mother and the baby. Taking good care of health during pregnancy leads to smooth and healthy delivery.  

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