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Pandemic, conflicts affect mental health of millions: WHO
"A pandemic has thrown an unprecedented spotlight on mental health. An armed conflict is profoundly affecting the mental health of millions of people," Xinhua news agency quoted the WHO's European Regional Director Hans Kluge as saying here. More than two months of conflict in Ukraine has led to incalculable uncertainty, insecurity, grief and loss, said the WHO official.
Study confirms airborne transmission of coronavirus
The exact mechanism of spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has remained elusive. Earlier thought to spread by surfaces, epidemiologists found that countries where people wore masks in the pandemic were affected less severely. However, quantitative evidence that shows the infectious coronavirus particles in air was lacking.
Double-masking does not improve protection against Covid: Study
The study published in Physics of Fluids, suggests double masking with improperly fitted masks may "not significantly improve mask efficiency and produces a false sense of security". "More layers mean a less porous face covering, leading to more flow forced out of the perimeter gaps (sides, top, and bottom) in masks with a less secure fit," argued researchers at Florida State University and Johns Hopkins University.
Study finds how dog coronavirus can jump to humans
A new canine coronavirus was first identified in two Malaysian human patients who developed pneumonia in 2017-18. A group of other scientists isolated the canine coronavirus, sequenced it, and published their findings in 2021. Now, a team led by researchers from Cornell and Temple University in the US has identified a pattern that occurs in a terminus of the canine coronavirus spike protein - the area of the virus that facilitates entry into a host cell.A
Australian researchers discover clues to severe Covid-19 in kids
The team at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne identified disease mechanisms in children with Covid who present with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, where different body parts can become inflamed including the heart, lungs, and brain and acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disease.
Akshaya Tritiya 2022 : Significance, rituals and how we celebrate it
This auspicious day is celebrated on the third tithi (lunar day) of Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month, according to the Hindu Calendar (Panchanga). As per the Gregorian calendar, it falls around April and May. On this day devotees worship Lord Vishnu and buy gold. Akshaya means 'never diminishing' and 'Tritiya' is the the third day of the illuminated half of Vaishakha month.
Jacqueline Fernandez & Badshah come together for Pepsi's latest anthem
The two celebrities are ready to take India by storm with their musical hattrick, taking the brand's 'More Fizz, More Refreshing' proposition a step further, the upbeat new anthem encourages young people to embrace their uniqueness, quirkiness, and to wear their hearts on their sleeves. It is set in the context of a typical adolescent's life, which is full of fun and irreverence.
Travellers prefer SmartBuses with on-board washroom
Kapil Raizada, Co-Founder & CEO, IntrCity, speaks with IANSlife about the discovery that Indian travellers prefer SmartBuses and are willing to pay more for the extra amenities. When it comes to modes of transportation, female travellers prefer safety, whereas men prefer punctuality.
Decoding the relationship between homes and mental wellbeing
The brand released their annual Life at Home report, which shared insights on creating balance at home and how a balanced home aids mental well-being. The report also revealed insights into people's relationships with their current homes as well as their expectations for their future homes.
Do you monitor your daily drinking water consumption?
Water is very important to your body. In fact, without it, the majority of the functions like temperature control and breakdown of essential nutrients won't take place. Drinking more water comes with remarkable advantages. Sadly, people tend to only consume water when they are thirsty, which clearly indicates that they only get the bare minimum of benefits.
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