On 14 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, urging the citizens to continue fighting the global pandemic of COVID-19; extending the lockdown till 03 May. The speech made by the PM consisted of a 7-point appeal to the nation

Good immunity is the need of the time as the COVID-19 virus is infecting people all around the world, especially people who have immunosuppressive conditions or chronic diseases. Herbal decoctions or 'kadha' are considered warriors against multiple infections, illnesses or diseases.

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are

As of today, there are 2,000,951 COVID-19 cases with 126,782 deaths. On a hopeful note, 484,979 have recovered. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a

As most of the countries are under lockdown right now, stay-at-home orders which include online grocery shopping has become the most convenient method to buy groceries. Also, many people are stocking up groceries and other essentials. But, what's the safest way

COVID-19 is a disease that doesn't discriminate between people. Be it a farmer or a prime minister, it has infected people from all walks of life. However, available data on COVID-19 suggests that men are more likely to get infected and

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19)is an infectious disease caused by coronaviruses, a family of viruses that also causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Both COVID-19 and SARS are caused by a strain of coronaviruses that caused SARS, known as SARS-CoV in 2003

In a recent report, Andhra Pradesh has confirmed the death of two coronavirus patients who had no travel history. The Andhra Pradesh Police reported that the virus spread through currency notes, where it turned out to be the ‘culprit' carrying the

Every year, 17 April is observed as World Haemophilia Day. An international awareness day for haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, World Hemophilia Day is held on the date of the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.

As of 17 April 2020, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,190,010 people and claimed 147,010 lives globally. And in India confirmed cases have gone up to 11,201 and caused 437 deaths. Since the coronavirus outbreak, we are learning something new about

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people to wash their hands regularly with soap and water or rub them with alcohol-based sanitiser to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Maintaining good hand hygiene is the need of the time to limit

As of 18 April 2020, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,251,768 people and caused 154,295 deaths worldwide. In India, the total confirmed cases have gone up to 14,378 and has claimed 480 lives. To curb the spread of coronavirus disease

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to sky-rocket with each passing day, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the novel coronavirus and what symptoms it causes once the virus enters the body. Multiple studies have shown that coronavirus causes symptoms like

As of today, there are 2,407,439 COVID-19 cases with 165,073 deaths. On a hopeful note, 625,202 have recovered. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the countries to take necessary steps, which include the use of technologies to tackle the spread of the virus. Technology is proving to be an important method in combating the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 lockdown is beginning to affect our physical health. With restrictions on movements (except for buying essentials and medicines), people are unable to fulfil their daily fitness routines. While fitness freaks and celebrities are still on with their daily workout

As of 20 April 2020, the coronavirus cases have increased to 2,415,294 and have caused 165,192 deaths worldwide. In India, the confirmed cases have risen to 17,265 and caused 543 deaths. The researchers and scientists from all around the world are

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the day-to-day activities of people worldwide. There's a change in the work-life system, daily routines, meal timings and the most important, sleep pattern. According to a survey carried out by Wakefit, a company based on innovative sleep

As days are passing by, the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in India and all around the world. But despite the total number of active cases and a climbing death toll, there is an increase in the number of COVID-19

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,484,301, with 170,501 deaths reported and 652,761 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads rapidly infecting millions of people, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the new virus and recommending protective measures to combat the spread of the disease further. Many recent studies have shown that coronavirus can live on

Many health organisations like the WHO and CDC are continuously advising people to wash hands and maintain hygiene in their surroundings. This is because coronavirus mainly transfers through fomites, which are objects in which the infected air droplets get settled and

Scientists and health experts are steadily working on the cases of coronavirus, examining the origin, complications, triggers, developing a vaccine and so on. The extensive studies help provide a deeper understanding of the nature of the novel coronavirus, informing the public

One of the most common questions asked in the event of coronavirus being declared as airborne in places that use aerosols is, 'can the coronavirus spread through farting?.' As weird as it may sound, health experts assert that it is indeed,

As of 22 April 2020, the novel coronavirus has infected 2,571,545 people with 701,070 recovery cases and 178,281 reported deaths worldwide. In India, the total COVID-19 positive cases near the 20,000 mark. With each passing day, researchers are learning

Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has released certain guidelines on how to improve immunity and strengthen our body in the wake of global pandemic. The guidelines revealed that a mixture of turmeric and milk is very effective in boosting immunity. As

Kidneys are essential organs of your body that function to remove the waste products from the blood and regulate the fluid levels in the body. Kidneys act as the filter in our body, where the waste is sent to the bladder

The COVID-19 lockdown has caused several psychological impacts on people. The negative effect of quarantine and restrictions such as stress, depression, confusion, post-traumatic disorder, fear of infection, boredom, the fear of financial stability and stress about the health of loved ones

One of the most 'needed' things currently after protection masks, hand sanitisers are the next best thing to regularly washing your hands with soap. Due to the increased demand and lack of supply of hand sanitisers, spotting one at your regular

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing hard. It can turn fatal if not properly treated. Smoking and exposure to air pollution are considered as some of the main causes of COPD. Some

After the lockdown was declared across the country, doctors have seen a sudden surge in patients facing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The reason being the closing of liquor shops. In certain parts of the country, there has been a sudden increase in

The holy month of Ramadan is beginning on 24 April (Friday). The happiness on the arrival of the festival is overshadowed by the spread of COVID-19. So far, the pandemic has halted many religious ceremonies. As the festival of Ramadan involves

Insufficient testing kits and limited resources have led India to go for pooled testing in districts where no coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been reported. Pooled testing is an effective method to conduct COVID-19 tests that will provide data on whether the

In the second week of April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed the citizens to follow the guidelines laid down by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The guidelines were encompassed of ways

As of April 24, 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 23,077 including 4,749 recovered cases and 718 deaths. Seeing a 19-days incubation period of the virus, medical experts have suggested 14 days quarantine for people who

Scientists are still studying the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)and with each passing day, multiple studies are surfacing about the virus that has infected 2,830,082 people and caused 197,246 deaths worldwide. Seeing the SARS-CoV-2's highly contagious nature, the World

According to a 2017 WHO report, India ranks fourth in infections and deaths caused by malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease and children, pregnant women and travellers are more prone to the disease. The female Anopheles mosquito transfers Plasmodium parasites

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 27892 with 6185 recovered cases and 872 deaths. Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial to slow down the spread of the infection. COVID-19 spread at a

The researchers and scientists are still studying the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to identify what kind of complications it has on a person who is infected by the virus. As per a January 2020 study finding, infected patients who were mostly men

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

On 27 May, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) established the option of home isolation for very mild or presymptomatic COVID-19 patients. The option comes with the mark that the patient's residence has the facility to follow safe home

COVID-19 is currently the biggest, health and economic threat to the world. Researchers and scientists across the world are constantly making efforts to find its treatment and develop a vaccine to combat it. The biggest challenge in developing the vaccine

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a

As of today, there are 29435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India with 6869 recovered cases and 934 deaths. COVID-19 tends to become severe in patients who are old or have some pre-existing medical conditions. They are at higher risk of

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract [1]. The digestive tract, which comprises the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, is responsible for breaking down food, extracting the

As of today, there are 3,230,433 coronavirus cases with 228,394 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,007,136 have recovered. As the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, extensive researches and surveys have been exploring who is at greatest risk

When you age, the taste buds on your tongue start to lose its utility - one of the main reasons why older adults tend to get fussy about the food they eat. After the age of 65, the immune system in

Summer ailments are quite common during the hot summer months. From heat rashes and sunburns to jaundice and food poisoning summer causes a host of health problems. In India, usually May and June are considered the hottest months of the year

The summer season is around the corner and we are all already feeling the heat. According to climate scientists, the temperature is most likely to rise in the coming months and along with the heat comes heat stress or body heat,