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Wear masks in public, says WHO in new coronavirus advice
The World Health Organization Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.
The use of masks has been a hot…
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Virus patients with high blood pressure twice as likely to die: Study
Patients with high blood pressure admitted to hospital with coronavirus infections are twice as likely to die as those without the condition, researchers said on Friday.
For in-patients with the virus who had stopped taking medication…
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Can antibody tests tell us who is immune to COVID-19?
Widespread media coverage of antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has generated high hopes that we will be able to readily identify individuals who are immune to this virus.
There has also been coverage about…
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10% of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalization: Study
One in 10 diabetics with coronavirus dies within seven days of hospital admission, according to a study of more than 1,300 patients published Friday in the journal Diabetologia.
Two-thirds of the patients were men, and the average age…
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“Silent” COVID-19 Infection May Be Far More Common Than Thought – High Rate of False Negative Test…
More than 8 out of 10 cruise ship passengers testing positive for infection had no symptoms.
The prevalence of ‘silent’ symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of…
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Healing Power of Colours-Chromotherapy
Chromotherapy is a method of treatment of diseases by colour. It is best used as a supportive therapy along with other natural methods of preserving health such as correct diet, adequate rest and relaxation, exercise, yogic asanas and so…
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Washing hands between six to ten times a day could cut risk of seasonal coronaviruses
New UK research has found that washing hands six to ten times a day could lower the risk of seasonal coronavirus infections such as the common cold, a finding which supports the current guidelines recommending handwashing during the…
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Sudden loss of smell – why it is a reason to self-isolate
Waking up and not being able to smell the coffee could be a sign of COVID-19. The World Health Organization recently announced that a sudden loss of sense of smell (anosmia) should be added to the symptoms of COVID-19. The UK government has…
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Tips to Enhance Body Immunity
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the people have been taking the required precautions like the use of mask, social distancing, minimal personal interactions, etc. Despite the observance of these measures, it is quite important that one…
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Do Face Masks Really Help Protect You From Viral Infections?
Most people have this question on their minds because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Do antiviral face masks keep your healthy? In this article, we are going to answer this question from different perspectives. Read on to know more.…
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