Thursday, July 8, 2021

Exclusive: Know ABC of arthritis and when to undergo knee-replacement surgery

Arthritis majorly affects the aging population as the knees get worn out due to the continuous movement of the bones. A person with the average stride living until 80 years will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles, which is the equivalent of walking about 5 times around the Earth, right on the equator, so over a period of time developing knee ailments is not uncommon.

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COVID-19 Lambda variant: Symptoms, origin, nomenclature of the ‘highly transmissible’ virus

The newly found Lambda variant in South America has been designated as the 'variant of interest' by the World Health Organisation.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

50 percent NextGen Indians shy away from talking sex in relationship: Survey

59 percent of the otherwise progressive Gen Z -- aged between 18 and 24 years -- feel shy initiating conversations around sex in a serious relationship.

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Aspirin can cut risk of death in cancer patients by 20 percent: Study

Academics at Cardiff University carried out a systematic review of 118 published observational studies in patients with 18 different cancers. They pooled the results and found that in a total of nearly 2,50,000 patients with cancer, who reported taking aspirin, this was associated with a reduction of nearly 20 percent in cancer deaths.

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Monday, July 5, 2021

Exclusive: ‘There is a drop in regular vaccine coverage due to COVID-19,’ says Deepak Kapur

While we are trying to speed up the process of vaccinating our massive population against COVID-19, there has been a drop in regular vaccine coverage of the population due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Yoga for pregnant women

Yoga offers holistic benefits to expecting women helping them to keep the body healthy and mind, calm and relaxed. Yoga prepares women for labour and delivery as well as assists them in recovering better post-delivery.

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How to avoid Vitamin D deficiency while at home

Forced to stay indoors, people have become lethargic, put on weight, and developed various Vitamin deficiencies. With bare minimum exposure to sunlight, the main source of Vitamin D, we are risking our bone health and immune system.

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

EsselWorld, Water Kingdom & EsselWorld Bird Park celebrate National Doctor’s Day!

The campaign reaches out to all the doctors and health professionals via social media which not only thanks them but also bring a smile to their faces during these tough times.

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National Doctor’s Day 2021: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of doctors

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit us last year, the vital role of doctors and medical practitioners in our society has once again been reiterated.

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How COVID variants turns more infectious, antibody resistant

The team developed structural models to identify changes in the virus's spike protein. Cryo-electron microscopy allowed atomic level visualisation, while binding assays enabled the team to create mimics of the live virus that directly correlated with its function in host cells. From there, the team used computational analysis to build models that showed the structural mechanisms at work.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy body this monsoon season

The monsoon results in water-borne diseases or backs the life cycle of organisms which may cause fatal diseases. One can stay away from these illnesses by keeping proper sanitization and cleanliness.

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New study shows injections control HIV better than daily medication

A UCL-led Lancet study showed eight-weekly HIV injections suppressed the virus far more effectively (99% success) than daily pills (94%) in...