Health-&-Fitness
Coronavirus can affect memory, language: Study
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has the capacity to affect brain tissue and the structure of the cortex, a region of the brain responsible for functions such as memory, consciousness, and language, according to a Brazilian study released on Thursday.
40 pc of world’s population lack handwashing facilities at home: UNICEF
Forty percent of the world’s population – or 3 billion people – do not have a handwashing facility with water and soap at home, according to new estimates from UNICEF.
Global TB progress mired by insufficient fund, COVID-19: WHO
Despite steady progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB) in recent years, global targets for prevention and treatment will likely be missed largely due to insufficient funding and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a latest report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
Health risks of prolonged sitting
Sitting for long periods has harmful health consequences.
Want to recover from a bad night's sleep? Have coffee, but after breakfast only
Here's one bit of advice for those who solely rely on a cup of strong, black coffee to galvanise them into action in mornings after a bad night's sleep — the drink on an empty stomach can have a negative effect on your blood sugar levels. So, down your coffee only after having your breakfast, not before, suggests a new study.
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?
The goal of contact tracing is to alert people who may have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus, and prevent them from spreading it to others.
Breast milk may protect babies from coronavirus infection: Study
Breast milk may help protect babies from being infected by the novel coronavirus, a new study suggests, reports Daily Mail.
120mn affordable COVID-19 rapid tests to be available for low, middle-income countries
Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator has announced a set of agreements to make available, for low and middle-income countries, affordable, high-quality COVID-19 antigen rapid tests.
Risks of trans fat-induced CVDs on the rise
Bangladesh is seeing a rise in deaths due to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) caused by Trans Fatty Acid (TFA) or trans fat.
How easily does coronavirus spread among children?
Amid increasing coronavirus cases and apprehensions that the situation may deteriorate in upcoming winter, the authorities concerned in Bangladesh are in a fix about whether to reopen educational institutions that may expose the children to the virus.