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16 Jun

Researchers find another life-saving therapy to prevent Covid deaths

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, health, International

Researchers say they have found another life-saving therapy to prevent Covid deaths. It is expensive - a potent intravenous infusion of antibodies to neutralise the virus, rather than dampening the body's inflammatory response to it. Ground-breaking treatment Results from the Recovery trial suggest it could help one in three of those in hospital with severe Covid. For every 100 patients treated, experts calculate, it would save six lives. But the treatment should be given to only those who have not already made any antibodies of their own to fight the virus. The treatment will costs between £1,000 and £2,000. "I feel very…

16 Jun

‘Green Fungus’ Case Reported In Madhya Pradesh,

editor0 CommentsHealthAspergillosis, Green Fungus

Amid the rising cases of black fungus, the first-ever case of green fungus has been detected in the country. A Covid survivor in Madhya Pradesh has been infected with 'Green Fungus'. 'Green Fungus' is the newest infection to join earlier reported cases of black, white, and yellow fungus. The patient is currently undergoing treatment in Mumbai. It is learned that the man underwent a test after getting suspicious that he had contracted the deadly dreaded black fungus infection. However, after tests, it was found that he has contracted 'Green Fungus'. Green fungus is also known as Aspergillosis. It is a…

15 Jun

Christian Eriksen underwent a cardiac arrest mid-match: Take a look at how to tackle one yourself

editor0 CommentsHealth, Sportscardiac arrest, football, health

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen underwent a cardiac arrest during a European Championship match on Saturday. But doctors are still no clearer as to why his heart stopped suddenly - and looking for the cause is now a priority. "It was a 29-year-old fighting for his life, we now need to try to find out what actually happened," said Prof Sanjay Sharma, cardiologist and chairman of the Football Association's expert cardiac committee. As Erikson spends his third night in hospital, let's learn more about the condition. One of the most common causes of a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm. Other causes include…

15 Jun

Bengal Woman develops magnetic properties: Does not blame Vaccine

editor0 CommentsHealthbarasat, Covid-19, health, human magnetism, India, West Bengal

A 66-year-old woman from Barasat in Bengal's North 24 Pargana, is the latest of the multiple cases of human magnetism hat have been reported from across the country. Medical bodies throughout the country have, however, debunked the theory of the phenomenon happening after taking two doses of vaccine. Anima Naskar (66), who has developed magnetism and metallic items are getting stuck on her body, does not blame it on the vaccine but states that since it was on news, her son experimented with her. But in her case, it turned out to be positive. "I saw on TV that someone…

14 Jun

The head of the world’s largest family passes away at 76

editor0 CommentsHealth, MizoramIndia, International, mizoram

The head of the world's largest family has died in the Mizoram state. 76 year old Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, died on Sunday, leaving behind 38 wives, 89 children and 36 grandchildren. Chana reportedly suffered from diabetes and hypertension. Doctors said that Chana was rushed to hospital on Sunday evening when his condition deteriorated at home in his village, Baktawng Tlangnuam. He was however, declared dead on arrival. It's hard to say if Chana was indeed the head of the world's largest family since there are others who claim the title. It's also…

14 Jun

On SSR’s death anniversary, here’s all the developments made so far

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, HealthBollywood, India, SSR, sushant singh rajput

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra apartment on June 14, 2020. A domestic help informed the police and a preliminary set of investigations followed on that day. Condolences started pouring in as the news of the actor’s death shocked the nation. SSR’s father lodges an FIR at Patna’s Rajiv Nagar police station on July 29 2020, accusing six people of abetment to suicide. On the same day, Rhea Chakraborty demanded the transfer of investigation to Mumbai. In early August 2020, CBI named Rhea Chakraborty, her father Indrajit Chakraborty, mother Sandhya Chakraborty, brother Showik Chkaraborty, Sushant's house…

11 Jun

UN analysis reveals that Ethiopia is facing an actual Famine

editor0 CommentsHealthafrica, ethiopia, famine, food, health, International

"There is famine now, this is going to get a lot worse," said UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock, addressing the crisis in northern Ethiopia. UN analytic study found that 350,000 people were living in "severe crisis" in the Tigray region. Tigray has been torn up by continuous war between government forces and rebels. This has displaced 1.7 million people since the fighting began in November 2020. The food situation in the region has reached the level of a "catastrophe", which it defines as starvation and death affecting small groups of people spread over large areas. Thus, UN's World Food Programme…

11 Jun

India reports less than one lakh daily Covid-19 cases: Death toll still climbs

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, health, India

91,702 new cases of Covid-19 reported in India, the lowest single-day rise in infections in around two months. This is the fourth day in a row when daily infections in India are below one lakh. The total infection tally stands at 2,92,74,823, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday morning. The death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 3,63,079 with 3,403 new fatalities. States like Tamil Nadu with 16,813 cases, Kerala with 14,424 cases, Maharashtra with 12,207 cases, Karnataka with 11,042 cases and Andhra Pradesh with 8,110 registered maximum cases. As per updated data, 68.25 per cent of…

10 Jun

Mumbai Residential building collapses: 11 dead 7 rescued

editor0 CommentsHealthbuilding collapse, India, maharashtra, Mumbai, rain

A residential building has collapsed in the Malad area of Mumbai, killing at least 11 people. Rescue efforts are underway as more people are feared trapped in the debris. Mumbai has been put on high alert because heavy rains are causing water logging in several areas. An investigation has been ordered but a minister said the heavy rains could have caused the collapse on Wednesday night. Officials said they have evacuated other dilapidated buildings in the area as heavy rains are likely to continue in the coming days. Police pulled out 18 people from the debris but only seven of…

09 Jun

What does the new ‘Free Vaccine’ policy mean?

editor0 CommentsHealthCOVID VACCINE, health, India, MODI

PM Modi announced: "From 21 June, all adults over the age of 18 will be vaccinated [for] free,". "Whether it is the poor, the lower middle class, the middle class, or the upper middle class, under the central government programme, everyone will get free vaccines," He said. How has the policy changed? Prime Minister Modi's addressed the nation on TV, in which he talked about the history and logistics of vaccine programmes in India. This is where he made the announcement. Prime Minister Modi made a national TV address on the vaccination programme Under the earlier Covid vaccine policy, half…