Prolonged Use Of Masks Is Giving Rise To An Oral Condition Called ‘Mask Mouth’
Amidst the pandemic an oral condition has become common, known as the ‘Mask Mouth’. A non-clinical condition arising due to prolonged uses of surgical or face masks, is resulting in an increase use of mouth fresheners. Dr. Brig. R Jaiswal, Retd Dentist, Army Dental Corps says, “To counteract the bad breath due to mask mouth […]
Here’s Statistical Proof To Why Your Kid Should Read Often
Reading has always been a fun way to lose yourself into the world of fantasies and imagination. And its’ highly convenient as well – all you need to do is to just pull out a book from the shelf and read anytime, anywhere. Inculcating the habit of reading in your child can work wonders on […]
Packaged Food Industry Is Booming Since 2020: Is It Lowering Your Immunity?
It’s not uncommon for us to grab a cup of noodles, add hot water to it and end up slurping away in hunger. Packaged food has been a lifesaver (not literally) during late-night hunger pangs or when you’re too lazy to cook a meal. During the current lockdown(s), packaged food has come in handy. But […]
China Investigated Weaponising Coronavirus In 2015: Reports Show
According to documents procured by the US State Department, Chinese scientists had researched about the weaponizing Coronavirus back in 2015 i.e. five years prior to the actual pandemic. This has recently come to light and indicates the gruesome probabilities reckoned by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) commanders on the future of biological warfare. It […]
Old Age Homes Are Rising In India: A Study Estimates A 25% Increase Annually Each Year
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2017 report, the population of senior citizens in India will rise from eight percent in 2015 to 19 percent in 2050. The population of the elderly in the country will have grown by 270 percent. As per the report, the young India of today will turn into […]
BMC Prepares Mumbai For The Third Wave Of COVID-19
As the third wave of COVID-19 might hit Mumbai between July and September, the civic bodies including BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) have revved up their preparations to tackle the challenges of this upcoming havoc. Other states too are seeking plans. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray is gearing up for the third wave of […]
Nearly 73% Indians Testing Positive For COVID-19 Cannot Afford Medical Care
COVID-19 treatment costs — prices of the drugs, oxygen cylinders, and corona kits — have reached an all-time high. This upsurge has caused synchronous devastation with the virus itself. With roof-piercing prices, the medicines and healthcare supplies are now being sold at almost 35-times their original prices. “India has witnessed the largest number of deaths […]
India’s COVID-19 Crisis Is Depleting Low Income Groups
The shortage of oxygen beds and ventilators in several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and even Maharashtra has exposed the government’s laxity. But it doesn’t end here. The bitter truth is that the increasing prices courtesy of the black market, fake injections, and shortage of hospital beds are depleting low-income groups. The impact of […]
CB-NAAT and ABBOTT ID NOW: Are These New Tests For COVID-19 Better Than RT-PCR?
Antigen-Antibody reaction and RT-PCR tests have been the common diagnostic tools in India for COVID-19. While the Antigen-Antibody puts forth a low accuracy, the RT-PCR tests are spot on in detecting Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the mutated virus has challenged this precision and accuracy of all the tests. People experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are testing negative, and a […]
List Of COVID-19 Resources In Lucknow
If you or someone you know is in need of COVID-19 resources in Lucknow, here’s a list of verified suppliers and leads: Remdesivir Injections & Medicines For procuring free Remdesivir injection, you can visit the RED CROSS SOCIETY, Opposite Kaiserbagh Bus Station, Lucknow. They will provide you two vials of the injection per day and […]
