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Chagas Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment And Prevention

Chagas diseases (CD) is a silent yet life-threatening disease caused by a protozoan parasite named Trypanosoma cruzi (T.cruzi). The disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis as it is found mainly in rural areas of America where there is a lack




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COVID-19: Why Men Are More Likely To Die Compared To Women

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




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Is The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The Same As SARS?

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




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COVID-19: Can The Coronavirus Spread Through Currency Notes?

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




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World Haemophilia Day: Tips For Living Healthy With Haemophilia

World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every year to create awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Since 1989, on World Haemophilia Day, the whole community of bleeding disorders comes together to celebrate the continuous advances in haemophilia treatment




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15 Herbs and Spices In Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Cancer is a major disease worldwide in both developed as well as developing countries. According to a study, in the year 2008, there were around 7.6 million deaths worldwide due to cancer. [1] The WHO estimate the count to rise above




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What Is Haemophilia? Its Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis & Treatment

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.




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Foot Sores May Be A New Symptom Of Coronavirus, Here's What You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: Why Is Hand Drying Equally Important As Handwashing?

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




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COVID-19: 10 Ways To Manage Stress Due To Layoff

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




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Haemophilia Nutrition Tips: Foods To Eat And Avoid

Haemophilia is a rare, inherited condition in which your blood does not clot normally due to the lack of sufficient blood-clotting proteins or clotting factors. An individual with haemophilia will have excessive bleeding, as the blood doesn't clot properly. If an




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Conjunctivitis Could Be A New Symptom Of Coronavirus, Here’s What You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Blood Purification Device For Treatment Of Coronavirus

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




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8 Technologies That Are Being Used During COVID-19 Crisis

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.




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COVID-19 Lockdown: 7 Household Chores Which Are As Good As Workouts

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




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Is Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Here’s What You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: Is The Lockdown Disrupting Sleep Patterns?

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




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What Happens After A COVID-19 Patient Recovers? 5 Things You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: Are Cloth Masks And Surgical Masks Ineffective In Preventing Virus Spread?

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




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Can Air Conditioning Systems Spread Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need To Know

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




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Can COVID-19 Spread Through Takeaways? Things You Should Know

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




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COVID-19: Air Pollution May Affect Coronavirus Lethality, Study Says

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




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COVID-19: Can Farting Spread The Coronavirus?

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,




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Types Of Homemade Masks And How They Can Help Lower The Risk Of Infection

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the usage of face masks has become ubiquitous in countries affected with COVID-19. The health officials have been urging people to wear face masks as an essential protective measure against the coronavirus. The most popular face




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13 Key Symptoms Of Coronavirus You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: Is Ceylon Tea A Potential Immunity Booster?

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




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COVID-19: What You Need To Know About Dialysis At This Time

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




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COVID-19: Why Is Binge-Eating Disorder A Health Threat During The Lockdown?

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




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COVID-19: WHO Hand Sanitiser Formula Can Disable Coronavirus, Study Finds

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




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COVID-19: How Does It Affect People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

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




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COVID-19 Lockdown: 9 Ways To Manage Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

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




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Ramadan And COVID-19: Know About Safe Practices During A Pandemic

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




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COVID-19: Pooled Testing In India, Everything You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19: Ayurvedic Herbs Such As Aswagandha To Be Tested For Treating Coronavirus Infection

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




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Troubled By Indigestion? Try These 13 Home Remedies

We all know that feeling when our stomach is upset and is giving trouble which doesn't make us feel great at all. This full, uncomfortable, burning sensation kind of feeling usually happens during or after a meal. Yes, we are talking




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COVID-19 Diagnostic Methods And Tools: What You Should Know

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




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What Happens After Coronavirus Enters The Body? Everything You Need To Know

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




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World Immunization Week: 9 Malaria Complications You Need To Be Aware Of

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




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COVID-19 And Migraine: Is There A Link Between The Two?

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




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Thyroid Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention

Thyroid cancer is the cancer of the thyroid gland which is found at the neck's front just below Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes, one at each side joined by a narrow tissue called the




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Know About Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor (FETBB) Which Detects Coronavirus Within Minutes

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




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10 Serious Complications Of Coronavirus Infection You Need To Know

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




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COVID-19 And Breast Cancer: Does It Increase The Risk Of Developing Coronavirus Infection?

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




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COVID-19: Home Isolation Guidelines For Coronavirus Patients

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




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Does COVID-19 Evolve In Humans? Know How It Poses Challenges To Vaccine Development

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




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Giorgia Andriani Shares Her Simple And Effective Lockdown Workout Routine

Since the lockdown has been imposed, social distancing and work from home have become a daily ritual for all of us. And along with it, our fitness regimen has taken a backseat due to the erratic routine. But this doesn't apply




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Irrfan Khan Passes Away Of Colon Infection: Know Its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

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




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COVID-19 Severity In Patients With Haematological (Blood) Disease - Know What The Study Says

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




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COVID-19 & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): What You Need To Know

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




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Rishi Kapoor Passes Away Of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia: Know More About This Cancer

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor (67) passed away on Thursday at 8:45 a.m after a long battle with leukaemia. This Bollywood star was diagnosed with the disease two years back in 2018 and has undergone a bone marrow treatment in the US