Confused about what kind of masks to wear? Scientists say it’s best to use a three-layer fabric mask in public places to stay safe from coronavirus disease. But if you’re over 60 y ... Read more
Confused about what kind of masks to wear? Scientists say it’s best to use a three-layer fabric mask in public places to stay safe from coronavirus disease. But if you’re over 60 years or have chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, or heart or kidney diseases, use a medical mask when social distancing of at least two metres is not possible. Read more
Hydroxychloroquine has given positive results in preventing the Coronavirus, sometimes even by 80%. Can this widely available and cheap drug act as a permanent therapy for COVID? H ... Read more
Hydroxychloroquine has given positive results in preventing the Coronavirus, sometimes even by 80%. Can this widely available and cheap drug act as a permanent therapy for COVID? How does it work? Listen in to know more. Read more
As Covid-19 cases surge across the world, data from 20 European countries showed that nations with low levels of Vitamin D had higher Covid related death rates. So how exactly does ... Read more
As Covid-19 cases surge across the world, data from 20 European countries showed that nations with low levels of Vitamin D had higher Covid related death rates. So how exactly does Vitamin D aid in the battle against Covid and is it enough to protect one from being infected by coronavirus? Read more
India may soon have a new Coronavirus test named after a popular Indian detective. The current technology is not very affordable and does not give results for current infections. B ... Read more
India may soon have a new Coronavirus test named after a popular Indian detective. The current technology is not very affordable and does not give results for current infections. But Indian scientists have found a way around it. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT. Read more
A sudden loss of smell and taste could be a sign of mild coronavirus disease. Very few conditions lead to sudden amnosia, or the loss of smell and taste. To know more, tune in with ... Read more
A sudden loss of smell and taste could be a sign of mild coronavirus disease. Very few conditions lead to sudden amnosia, or the loss of smell and taste. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT. Read more
Scientists in the Netherlands and Israel have separately created antibodies in the lab that can stop coronavirus infection. The Dutch team said it halted infection in a lab setting ... Read more
Scientists in the Netherlands and Israel have separately created antibodies in the lab that can stop coronavirus infection. The Dutch team said it halted infection in a lab setting, while the Israeli defense minister announced they were found to neutralize the virus. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT. Read more
Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent data shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus c ... Read more
Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent data shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus cases are among children under 18 years, shows recent US data, but symptoms are milder. Children and young adults get the milder disease but are remain infective, so they must be protected. Social distancing and protection is a must for all age groups, including children. Read more
Should governments start issuing 'immunity passports' to people who have recovered from Covid-19, as a major step towards reopening the economy? Sanchita Sharma looks at the pros ... Read more
Should governments start issuing 'immunity passports' to people who have recovered from Covid-19, as a major step towards reopening the economy? Sanchita Sharma looks at the pros and cons of this suggestion, in light of the World Health Organisation's opposition to the move. Read more
Men are at higher risk of coronavirus infection, severe disease, and death, which shows data from China, South Korea, Italy, the US and India. The data shows how men have higher de ... Read more
Men are at higher risk of coronavirus infection, severe disease, and death, which shows data from China, South Korea, Italy, the US and India. The data shows how men have higher death rates than women in these countries. One of the major reasons is that the virus does not hide in ovaries which lower women's risk. The testes are reservoirs for the SARS-Cov-2 virus, where it hides to evade the immune system. Read more
PM Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 in view of the coronavirus disease. All neighborhoods, districts, and states will be monitored till Apr ... Read more
PM Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 in view of the coronavirus disease. All neighborhoods, districts, and states will be monitored till April 20 to see how strictly the lockdown is implemented. But do restrictions like quarantine, social distancing and lockdowns work? Read more
