Dr Gautam Bhansali said that the Omicron variant is spreading rapidly in 34 countries of the world, including India, but so far no severe symptom or death has been seen in a single patient. He added that the patients are showing symptoms of flu, body pain, vomiting, diarrhoea.
Here are five drinks or kadhas that you can make from simple kitchen ingredients that can help you boost your immunity so your body builds up the strength to put up a fight against foreign pathogens.
If your mask fits poorly, the probability of infection increases to about four per cent. If you wear well-fitting medical masks, the virus is likely to be transmitted within 20 minutes with a maximum probability of ten per cent. The study confirms the intuitive assumption that for effective protection against infection, in particular, the infected person should wear a mask that filters as well as possible and fits tightly to the face.
Participants kept 17 daily observations of their symptoms during the duration of the study, for a total of 535 observations for the researchers to statistically assess. The team found that probiotics were also found to reduce constipation significantly. Another finding was that vitamin E levels increased after taking probiotics. Higher levels of vitamin E were associated with low vomiting scores.
While the South African population comprises many who have previously contracted Covid-19, the previous infection is not believed to protect against Omicron. Know more about it here!
Covid variant Omicron was first detected from a sample taken on November 8 in southern Africa's Botswana. It was officially notified on November 24 and within two days, it was designated as Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organisation.
Two cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected through INSACOG in Karnataka, Union Health Ministry has said. Both the patients are males and their primary and secondary contacts have been traced and are being tested, the Ministry said. The health experts are suggesting that new variants like Omicron are a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet.
Pulmonary care and rehabilitation help restore function and improve the daily life of patients with pulmonary diseases like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), chronic bronchitis, emphysema and others.
Over the past year, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India has been preparing to introduce a mandatory front-of-the-pack food label (FOPL) on all packaged foods which will require the food industry to ensure that ingredients of concern are within a certain threshold and also guide consumers towards making healthy choices.
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the nerve of the eye. The increased pressure in the eye, which is known as intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve which is responsible for sending images to the brain. If the damage worsens, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.
A drop in the temperature can aggravate different processes in the body, therefore, moms need to take extra care of newborn babies during winters. New moms can follow the given tips to take care of their little ones and protect them from the harmful effects of harsh winds blowing outside.
These are relatively easy asanas that can be done twice a day, once in the morning and in the evening. Set aside at least 10-15 minutes every day if you want to improve your spinal health and avoid back pain.
The herbs and medicines as prescribed in Ayurveda, are wholly natural and retain the ability to cure most diseases without any side effects. There are some prominent herbs that are renowned for their use in matters of health and wellness.
As temperatures drop, the blood vessels tighten and blood flow speeds up to help stay warm. That is why the blood pressure is often higher in colder seasons, opines cardiologists.
For all the workaholics out there, here are some simple and efficient yogic techniques to get in shape. It only takes 15 minutes, and you don't even have to leave the house. These asanas can be done from where you are sitting and during short work breaks.
New variant of the coronavirus -- called B.1.1.529 or Omicron -- has been identified in South Africa that has left the scientific community worried. Here are five things you should know about this deadly super Covid variant.
The new coronavirus variant found in S.Africa is said to be even more dangerous than the Delta variants. It is said that B.1.1.529 has more than 30 mutations -- the most ever recorded in a variant and twice as many as Delta.
External stigma often involves negative opinions, judgements, comments, and assumptions made by others; internal stigma can take place when the person affected by mental illness internalises these negative messages.
Most people are able to wear masks fairly well for a few hours, but if your job requires you to wear masks for a prolonged period, it is essential to take adequate breaks to hydrate oneself and prevent any skin problems.
The investigators assessed the association between aspirin use and incident heart failure after adjusting for sex, age, body mass index, smoking, alcohol use, blood pressure, heart rate, blood cholesterol, creatinine, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and treatment with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-blockers and lipid-lowering drugs.
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