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The supercharged way of water
The benefits of sunbathing, sun gazing and sun salutations are well known. Lesser recognised, however, are the almost-magical properties of a simple glass of water charged by keeping it in the sun. According to ayurveda, surya chikitsa, or…
Even as Covid-19 cases surge to over 6,000, masks adherence low
In the survey by LocalCircles, India’s leading community social media platform, 20 per cent shared that they avoid going to crowded indoor spaces like malls, restaurants, trains, buses, etc.
Wastewater provides for ideal breeding ground for antibiotic resistance
"We need to pay attention to our waste streams, as this seems to be a place where new variants of antibiotic resistance could emerge," Fanny Berglund, lead author of the study, said.
COVID-19 surge: Maharashtra reports 926 cases, three deaths; Mumbai sees 27 per cent rise
Mumbai led with 276 new cases, a rise of 27 per cent from the previous day, while the three deaths were reported in Gondia, Kolhapur and Raigad districts, the official informed.
400% rise in Covid-19 cases in India in two weeks
NEW DELHI: Despite a 400 percent rise in Covid-19 cases in India in the last two weeks, testing hasn't picked up, with some states not even publicly sharing the data on the number of RT-PCR tests being conducted daily, even though the…
Start today for holistic wellness!
Destress, embrace greens and sleep tight. This is the simple mantra experts recommend for holistic wellness.
Small steps can lead to big changes. That’s the key message wellness experts offer us on this World Health Day.
Sikkim govt brings back face mask in view of surge in COVID-19 cases
The Himalayan state reported 23 new COVID-19 cases during the day, taking the tally to 44,390, a health department bulletin.
Autism awareness is still low, opine experts
Awareness is needed to ensure that parents can also spot the symptoms which help them diagnose their children as autistic, provide them necessary therapy and training, Basavaraj said.
Autism, compared to other disabilities, remain under…
The fast and the fit of the festive season
While breaking a long fast, it is preferable to eat slowly and start with a lot of fluids and low-fat, fluid-rich foods.
How to reclaim your sleep
Though many people snore, only some snorers have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition that can be quite concerning.
Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Organ donation by one person gives life to 8-9 people
NEW DELHI: Highlighting the need for organ donation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called upon the citizens to come forward, in his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, said that the government has relaxed several rules to…
Covid: India reports 1,134 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths; active cases climb to 7,026
NEW DELHI: India recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry Data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,30,813 with five deaths with one each reported…
Strong Evidence That Covid Jumped From Animals To Humans, Claims Report
The samples for the study were taken from the Huanan Seafood market.
A new analysis of samples taken from a market in Wuhan, China during the early days of the pandemic are the strongest evidence yet that the Covid-19 virus jumped from…
World Down Syndrome Day 2023: History, Significance & Everything You Need to Know about this…
World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21 every year
The first World Down Syndrome Day was observed on March 21 in 2006. The uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which produces Down syndrome, is symbolized by…
New Study Suggests Long Covid May Cause Face Blindness
Face blindness is a "neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces".
Long COVID-19 infections may cause some people to develop prosopagnosia, otherwise known as "face blindness", according to a new study.…
Malwa region of (M.P.) is witnessing alarming spike in H3N2 cases: Dr Naresh Purohit*
Bhopal: Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh is witnessing alarming spike in H3N2 cases, a viral flu which is long lasting and causing severe congestion which last for more than two weeks said Dr Naresh Purohit- Principal Investigator for the…
हरियाणा में बढ़ रहे कैंसर के मरीज, राज्य सरकार की चिंता, चंडीगढ़ से पीजीआई करेगा पढ़ाई
विस्तार : हरियाणा में कैंसर के मरीजों की बढ़ती संख्या को देखते हुए हरियाणा सरकार ने इसे गंभीरता से लिया है। कैंसर बढ़ने के कारणों को जानने के लिए अब हरियाणा सरकार एक अध्ययन कराएगी। पीजीआईएमईआर चंडीगढ़ से यह अध्ययन कराने के लिए जल्द ही…
Weight Loss: Know the Best Sources of Dietary Fiber
Chandigarh: Roughage, or dietary fiber, is the indigestible component of plant-based foods. Numerous health benefits of fiber include a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes are…
Thousands Of Orphans Will Get Opportunity To Study At DU Free Of Cost
New Delhi: Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Saturday said that thousands of orphan children, including those who lost their parents to COVID-19, will get an opportunity to pursue higher education free of cost with the…
Preventable Cervix Cancer snatches 77,000 precious lives among women annually
New Delhi: A decade back, deaths due to cancer of the uterine cervix and maternal deaths were both pegged at around 72,000 per year. However, cancer cervix currently has rapidly surpassed maternal mortality and has become the second common…
