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COVID-19: Know how to check if you have the right face mask

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 14, 2020 at 12:15pm

Choosing a face mask can be confusing and, sometimes, you may end up picking on that may not be suitable in the current scenario at all. Read on to know more.
LIVE COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 24,61,190 as death toll reaches 48,040

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 14, 2020 at 11:18am

Stay tuned to our live updates for all the latest news on the current global COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaping increases risk of COVID-19 by almost 7 times

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 13, 2020 at 01:27pm

Teens and young adults who vaped were five times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19, says a new study. Read on to know more.
Will Russia be allowed to conduct trials of its controversial COVID-19 vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ in India?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 13, 2020 at 11:59am

Russia plans to conduct phase 3 clinical trials of its controversial COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' in different countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil, and India.
Sputnik V: How Russia's COVID-19 vaccine works and why safety concerns are genuine

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 13, 2020 at 10:07am

Sputnik V, Russia's COVID-19 vaccine is approved for distribution before completing the all-too-crucial Phase III clinical trial. Read on to know how it functions, the safety issues and much more.
Gargle with mouthwash daily to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 13, 2020 at 09:44am

A team of German scientists has claimed that COVID-19 virus can be "inactivated" using commercially available mouthwashes.
Random blood sugar test can predict risk for prediabetes, diabetes

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 13, 2020 at 09:44am

A simple blood test that does not require overnight fasting may be an accurate screening tool for identifying youth at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease risk later in life.
COVID-19 can affect your memory too: Brahmi can come to your rescue

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 13, 2020 at 09:42am

Recent study finds that the memory of recovered COVID-19 patients may be compromised. Here is how Ayurvedic herb brahmi can boost your brainpower.
Is Sanjay Dutt suffering from lung cancer? Spot the early signs of this condition

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 12, 2020 at 10:11am

Reports are rife that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Here are the early symptoms of the condition you need to watch out for.
What happens when the flu strikes in the times of COVID-19?

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 12, 2020 at 09:19am

According to experts, if people get complacent about taking precautions, there may be more cases of the flu and this can lead to more complications of COVID-19.
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine: Dr. Fauci 'hopes' it is tested well

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 11, 2020 at 05:19pm

Russia has launched the world's first COVID-19 vaccine. But will it be safe? Dr. Anthony Fauci and scientists all over the world are sounding alarm.
Can your face mask really prevent spread of COVID-19 droplets? Use this test to find out

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 11, 2020 at 10:10am

Researchers from Duke University in the US have developed a new method to test the effectiveness of different types of masks in preventing the spread of droplets that could contain novel coronavirus particles.
High rate of asymptomatic infections is a good thing: Here’s why

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 10, 2020 at 08:27pm

More asymptomatic infections may trigger community-wide immunity or herd immunity against the novel coronavirus and help in ending the COVID-19 pandemic - says an infectious-disease specialist.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is at Phase 3 trial: Preclinical and clinical trials explained

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 10, 2020 at 03:54pm

President Donald Trump is expecting a COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the FDA by November this year. Currently, the vaccine is at its Phase 3 clinical trial. Here is our low-down on the various stages of clinical trial that a vaccine goes through.
COVID-19 may have longer incubation period than previously thought

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 10, 2020 at 08:57am

Chinese scientists have come up with a new estimate for the median incubation period of COVID -19, which is around 7.76 days.
COVID-19: Use your electric cooker to sanitise your face mask in 50 minutes

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 08, 2020 at 11:05am

According to a new study, along with its many other benefits, electric multicookers, like a rice cooker, can also be used to sanitize N95 respirator masks.
COVID-19: How people with mild symptoms should care for themselves during home isolation

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 07, 2020 at 07:51pm

COVID-19 patients are advised to stay at home if they are not severely affected. Here is your foolproof plan for home isolation.
Drug used to treat alcoholism may help fight COVID-19

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 07, 2020 at 11:45am

Disulfiram, the medication used to treat alcoholism, inhibits SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro, the protein that plays a major role in coronavirus replication reveals a new study.
COVID-19 reinfection: 90% of recovered patients suffer lung damage, 5% test positive again

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 07, 2020 at 09:13am

Can COVID-19 recovered patients catch the virus again? The chances are high with many reports of people falling sick again after recovery. Here is another report hinting at this possibility.
Hand sanitizer vs. soap and water: Which one should you use?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, August 06, 2020 at 05:07pm

Washing your hands with soap and water or rubbing an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is the most important measure to avoid the transmission of COVID-19. Which one is a better choice?

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