Updated 01/03/2021 Quick read – COVID Vaccines important points WHAT ARE VACCINES AND HOW DO THEY WORK A vaccine consists of pathogens, which are micro-germs (bacteria or virus) in killed (inactive) or weakened (attenuated) form, or their parts/genetic material, which on entering the human body help in producing immunity against that infection without actually suffering
UNDERSTANDING TEARS AND DRY EYES ‘Dry eyes’ is a common problem, and can present at any time or age. Symptoms of Dry Eyes Dry eyes present as a tired and sandy feeling in the eyes. Keeping eyes open may be difficult especially after prolonged screen work or reading, and the eyes appear dull or sometimes
Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), and tackling overweight and obesity issues in a timely and effective manner can have a beneficial impact on not only reducing the risk of several lifestyle and chronic diseases but also improving their medical management and outcome. BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI represents one’s proportional weight. Absolute weight
Updated 01/03/2021. SYMPTOMS AND DISEASE COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) is an illness caused by the virus designated 2019-nCoV (now called SARS-CoV-2), which is a novel strain of the Coronavirus group first seen in China in December 2019. This illness is similar to viral flu and therefore is called ILI (Influenza-like Illness). From the time of getting
Depression and anxiety are the commonest mental health conditions. Depression affects 5-10 % of the population (almost 1 in 20 in India). It has many causes and ranks as the largest contributor to global disability and suicide. Depression is accompanied by anxiety (in 60% or more cases). There is still a lack of mental health