Some Do's and Don'ts
DOsWash your handsAvoid crowded places Stay more than one arm's length distance from persons sick with fluGet plenty of sleep Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food DO NOTs Shake hands or hug in greetingSpit in public Take medicines without consulting a physicianIf you are sick, PLEASE Stay home and limit contact with others as much as possible Rest and take plenty of liquids Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneezeSeek medical advice if needed WHO said it is safe to eat well-cooked pork.
By HT Correspondent | IANS
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2009 11:17 AM IST
Following a vegan diet leads to poorer bone health? Here's what study has to say
ANI
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 09:02 PM IST
A new study observed people following a vegan diet and discovered that they had lower ultrasound values compared to others which indicates poorer bone health
Young people with unstable work life might suffer mental health problems later
ANI
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:48 PM IST
A new study reveals that a precarious labour market may be shaping a poorer future for mental health of the young working population hence, future public health policies should address this problem in order to prevent long-term absenteeism
Covid-19: Oxford study hint AstraZeneca vaccine effective against Brazil variant
Reuters
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:30 PM IST
The data from a study conducted at the University of Oxford indicates that the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca PLC will not need to be modified in order to protect against the Brazilian variant, which is believed to have originated in the Amazonian city of Manaus
Here’s how you can locate Covid-19 on your skin
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 06:41 PM IST
- As the new coronavirus variants spread and Covid-19 symptoms continue to increase and expand, here’s how you can locate the infection through these four kinds of skin changes
Were you up all night again? Tips to help you beat 4 am angst
By Vanessa Viegas
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 05:45 PM IST
Arguments you could have navigated better, vital to-dos that you’re not sure you’ve done, the quiet whisperings of an anxious mind — these are a few of our least favourite things
Study suggests digital apps can help chronic pain sufferers
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 04:54 PM IST
Health apps have become a popular tool to track fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles, and now another benefit of using digital applications has come to light.
Natasa Stankovic's fitness video will serve as motivation for weekend workout
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 04:31 PM IST
- Natasa Stankovic recently shared a workout video which is a mix of boxing and zumba. The extensive fitness session is inspiring us to stop procrastinating and start our weekend on a healthy note.
Music producer Rudy Willingham's hilarious hack might make kids drink more milk
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:31 PM IST
- Music producer Rudy Willingham recently broke the Internet as he suggested fathers out there to use Beer Bong setup as an innovative feeding technique to make toddlers like his daughter, drink more milk easily without any mess | Watch
Doubling masks doesn't reduce chances of coronavirus spread: Japan supercomputer
Reuters, Tokyo, Japan
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:11 PM IST
The findings in part contradict recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two masks were better than one at reducing a person's exposure to the coronavirus.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson channels Covid-19 lessons into new energy drink
Bloomberg
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:07 PM IST
The megawatt actor and entrepreneur on balancing his time, keeping healthy, and the unexpected benefits of pandemic precautions
Study finds walking pace among cancer survivors may be important for survival
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 01:08 PM IST
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the National Cancer Institute has identified an association between slow walking pace and an increased risk of death among cancer survivors.
Evolution drives boys to be more prone to autism and other conditions
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 12:39 PM IST
A team of genetic researchers during a recent study concluded that evolutionary forces drive a glaring gender imbalance in the occurrence of many health conditions, including autism.
Divija Bhasin, an Instagrammer who is spreading awareness about mental health
By Nikita Bhardwaj | HealthShots
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 12:26 PM IST
Awkwardgoat3, a mental health page by psychologist Divija Bhasin, has become a safe space on Instagram for those who don’t have a sounding board.
Vaping cannabis may be worse for lungs than smoking, study shows
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 10:37 AM IST
Vaping cannabis may put teens at a greater risk for developing symptoms of lung injury than those who smoke cigarettes, or marijuana, or who vape nicotine, according to a new study.
Athletes who suffered from Covid-19, have rare chance of heart problems, study
AP
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:40 AM IST
- A new study published in the JAMA Cardiology has shown that the coronavirus can cause inflammation in many organs, including the heart but that is not the case in pro athletes.