Monday, May 31, 2021

This cheap, oral anti-inflammatory drug can reduce COVID severity

An inexpensive, readily available oral anti-inflammatory drug can reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death for some patients with COVID-19, according to a study.

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Smoking can go beyond lungs, impact quality of life

Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is responsible for 13 percent of all new cancer cases and 19 percent of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation, lung cancer was the most common cause of cancer deaths in 2020.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

New drug blocks COVID-19, variants in mice

US researchers have developed a novel drug that could not only prevent SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, and its variants, but also treat other respiratory coronaviruses in mice.

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Vitamin-rich superfoods to aid reduce anxiety, stress

A few vitamin-rich food items to include in our diet to help us fight stress are oranges, eggs, nuts, blueberries etc.

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Aspergillosis: After black, white and yellow fungus, cases of a new fungal infection reported in COVID-19 patients

While India is grappling with an increasing number of Black Fungus or mucormycosis cases among COVID-19 patients, other fungal infections like White fungus and yellow fungus have also been reported in the country.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

How to take care of seniors at home

Contrary to what you may think, your elderly loved ones have their preferences and it is important to involve them in decision making.

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Top 10 Peanut Butter brands in India that are worth trying: Full review and buying guide

Peanut butter provides nutrition like protein, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, niacin, and vitamin B-6. It also contains adequate amounts of fiber that keeps you feeling full and satisfied.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Exclusive: Black Fungus vs White Fungus vs Yellow Fungus - Signs, symptoms and differences

While Yellow Fungus is most dangerous, White Fungus has symptoms similar to COVID-19 and people with diabetes who are on steroids have higher chances of getting infected with Black Fungus.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Monitoring 2 signs easily measured at home can cut COVID death risk

Simply monitoring respiration rate and blood-oxygen saturation at home can cut the risk of death due to COVID-19, finds a study.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Can your furry friend give you COVID-19 virus? Chances are very low

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the chances of your pet transmitting COVID-19 to you are very low.

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Sniffer dogs show 88% accuracy in detecting COVID: UK study

Sniffer dogs can help prevent the spread of Coronavirus by detecting SARS-CoV2, the virus behind COVID-19, according to a study, which found that the canines can be 88 per cent accurate in sniffing the virus, the media reported.

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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...