Health-&-Fitness
Vitamin D can help reduce Covid-19 risk by 54 pc: Boston University doctor
Stop waiting for a miracle drug: A Boston University doctor says a sufficient amount of vitamin D can cut the risk of catching coronavirus by 54%.
Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after people are vaccinated.
Insomnia linked to various types of mental illness: Webinar
Speakers at a webinar have said there is a complex relationship between sleep and mental state; and in many cases, insomnia is responsible for various types of mental illness.
Even after COVID-19 vaccine availability, masks here to stay: India's health research body chief
The head of India's top health research body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Balram Bhargava has said health protocols to tackle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will stay for a long time and people will have to keep wearing masks even after a vaccine is available.
A child infected with HIV every 100 seconds: UN report
Approximately once every minute and 40 seconds, a child or young person under the age of 20 was infected with HIV last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported, calling on governments to “protect, sustain and accelerate” efforts to combat childhood HIV.
Chinese COVID-19 vaccine induces immune response: study
A Chinese inactivated COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been proved safe and tolerable and can induce a quick immune response, according to the findings from early and mid-stage clinical trials published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?
It refers to the likelihood that a coronavirus shot will work in people.
How to Avoid Screen Fatigue
Smartphones, computers and tablets have been a staple in everyday life for a couple of decades now and have gradually evolved into a mandatory component in both work and recreational activities. With lockdowns and office restrictions becoming the norm due to Covid-19, many are forced to hunch over their desks at home and work without interruptions. Binge watching shows and playing video games also extends one’s daily screen time and finding an opportunity to take a break has never been harder. Such strain on the eyes is nothing to scoff at; so here’s how you can avoid screen fatigue.