COVID-19 may show neurological symptoms before respiratory issues: Study
These studies will provide the foundation on how to diagnose, manage and treat the many neurologic manifestations of COVID-19.
Jun 14, 2020, 17:53 PM IST
Smokers more vulnerable to coronavirus COVID-19, say experts
Those with comorbidities, like cardiac and liver ailments, and smokers are more prone to fall prey to Covid-19, say doctors. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed smoking as one of the major risk factors for coronavirus as it suppresses immune functions of body.
Jun 07, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
Coronavirus can infect you within 5 to 50 minutes: Study
As per Professor Erin's analysis, a single cough releases about 3,000 droplets. Most of these droplets drop on the ground quickly but many stay in the air.
May 25, 2020, 23:20 PM IST
Diabetes patients having COVID-19 need to control blood sugar
To find out, researchers conducted a retrospective longitudinal multi-centre study including 7,337 confirmed COVID-19 cases enrolled among 19 hospitals in Hubei Province, China.
May 03, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
Here are some tips on maintaining good immunity during COVID-19 pandemic through Yoga
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to stay indoors and it is important for us to use this time to boost our immunity to fight off a possbile coronavius infection.
Apr 30, 2020, 09:23 AM IST
COVID-19 may affect Central Nervous System causing loss of smell, taste: Study
The publication highlights that activities like smoking could increase the chances of contracting COVID-19 infection, attributing this to the interactions and co-expression of the hACE2 receptor and the nicotinic receptor, which is stimulated on smoking.
Apr 26, 2020, 21:04 PM IST
Coronavirus tips: Symptoms, precautions and tips to manage anxiety during COVID-19 lockdown
At a time when most of the countries around the world have imposed a lockdown to curb the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus pathogen, it is important to protect yourself and the people around you by knowing the facts of the COVID-19 and taking suitable precautions. The virus has spread to more than 200 countries since it was first reported from China in December 2019. It is highly contagious and there is no prescribed vaccine to cure the disease.
Apr 23, 2020, 09:43 AM IST
Health Ministry provides useful tips to ensure mental health of elderly during COVID-19 crisis
The spread of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic seems to be having a psychological effect on our minds, especially the senior citizens, and affecting our mental health.
Apr 15, 2020, 09:37 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi urges people to follow AYUSH Ministry advisory for boosting immunity to fight coronavirus
It may be noted the Ministry of AYUSH had earlier issued an advisory suggesting how to boost general immunity in response to the rising coronavirus infections in the country.
Apr 14, 2020, 13:16 PM IST
ICMR elaborates testing strategy for coronavirus COVID-19 across India, especially in hotspots
The ICMR has directed that in the hotspots, cluster areas, large migration gatherings and evacuees centres, all symptomatic ILI (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose) will have to be tested within seven days of illness.
Apr 09, 2020, 21:29 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: ICMR approves 200 testing labs across country; issues guidelines
The ICMR guidelines said that a new facility will be considered in areas with no operational COVID-19 testing facility.
Apr 05, 2020, 10:02 AM IST
Malaria drug considered for coronavirus COVID-19 may raise risk of heart problems: US scientists
The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, which are being considered by some for treating COVID-19, may increase the risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, US cardiologists have warned.
Apr 03, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
Dos and don'ts we need to know about COVID-19 to protect us from deadly coronavirus
Will it spread through the air: In the air, the virus can survive only up to 2.7 hours. Therefore being in open spaces such as a balcony, the terrace is no harm.
Apr 01, 2020, 21:21 PM IST
Ayurveda's immunity-boosting measures can prevent you from coronavirus COVID 19
Ayurveda, which propagates the gifts of nature in maintaining a healthy and happy living, has an extensive knowledge base on preventive care derived from the concepts of “Dinacharya” - daily regimes and “Ritucharya” - seasonal regimes to maintain a healthy life.
Mar 31, 2020, 16:34 PM IST
Boost immunity and don't fret over pH level of coronavirus
According to health experts, boosting your immunity is important but pH level of the new coronavirus is only misinformation.
Mar 30, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
TB vaccine a potential new tool to fight coronavirus: Study
The study that appeared in the pre-print repository medRxiv, proposed that national differences in COVID-19 impact could be partially explained by the different national policies respect to BCG childhood vaccination.
Mar 30, 2020, 18:07 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi shares yoga videos, urges people to remain fit during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (March 30) posted animated yoga videos in response to a query during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show on Sunday (March 29) about how he was maintaining his fitness amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Mar 30, 2020, 11:03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with AYUSH professionals over coronavirus COVID-19
The video interaction was also attended by Union Minister for AYUSH, Cabinet Secretary and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, also participated in the interaction held through video-conferencing.
Mar 28, 2020, 15:00 PM IST
In pics: The myths and truths about coronavirus COVID-19
The number of coronavirus cases in India has gone up to 873 with 19 deaths and 79 recovered cases as per the Ministry of Health at 11 am IST (March 28,2020) . The country is under lockdown for 21 days from March 25 till April 14 and people are opting for self isolation during the health emergency situation.
Mar 28, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
Novel coronavirus COVID-19 may not spread through tears, claims new research
None of the patients in the study had conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye.
Mar 26, 2020, 11:50 AM IST
