Molnupiravir benefits outweigh risk among Covid patients: Experts

An expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation had recently approved the antiviral Molnupiravir for restricted use in emergency situations, However, ICMR has raised concern over its side effects.

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Fourth Covid booster enhances antibodies five-fold: Israeli study

Israel has become the first country to roll out the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to health workers and people aged 60 years old and those with weakened immune systems.

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Exclusive: Include these food items in your diet to stay warm in winter season

According to ancient Ayurvedic science, winter is considered a kapha and vata season – a season of cold weather, lethargy, and dryness. So ideally, your diet should include items that balance both of these doshas to help you enjoy the winter months.

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Adequate hydration, bed rest key to recover fast from Covid: Australian expert

The number of Omicron infections has also risen more than 50 times from around 1,200 since late November when the first case was detected in the country.

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Good news! Covid to end up as seasonal epidemic soon say, experts

The Russian Academy of Sciences President Alexander Sergeyev also stated that the current Covid-19 pandemic will transform into seasonal epidemics starting from 2022.

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Know why highly transmissible Omicron variant does not harm lungs

The Omicron variant multiplies about 70 times faster inside human respiratory tract tissue than the Delta variant, according to scientists at the University of Hong Kong.

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Covid booster dose raises vaccine effectiveness against Omicron by 88 percent: Study

After three doses of vaccine, the risk of hospitalisation for a symptomatic case identified with Omicron through community testing was estimated to be reduced by 68 percent when compared to similar individuals with Omicron who were not vaccinated.

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Long Covid still a risk with Omicron despite mild illness: Dr Anthony Fauci

Long-term Covid symptoms usually include shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and brain fog.

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Nausea, loss of appetite may be new symptoms of Omicron

The four most common symptoms of the omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a CDC analysis of the first 43 cases investigated in the US.

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Get rid of dandruff this winter, with these 10 easy hacks!

Dandruff can be caused by stress, a change in climate (severe heat or cold), an overabundance of fatty foods, a change in shampoo, excessive sweat, and even pollution. 

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No reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy: Study

According to the study,  levels of COVID-19 antibodies at delivery tended to be higher when the initial vaccination course occurred in the third trimester of a pregnant woman.

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