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New variant of chickenpox virus found in India
15 Sep

New variant of chickenpox virus found in India

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, India,
The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has detected the presence of the clade 9 variant of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox, for the first time in India. A clade is a distinct subspecies or group that derives from a common ancestor. A scientist at NIV and an author of the study said Clade 9 is the predominant VZV strain in countries such as Germany, the UK and the US. However, this study marks the first documentation of VZV Clade 9 circulating in India. The varicella-zoster virus can lead to chickenpox, primarily in children and adolescents, and in adults. It…
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Threads is actively blocking sensitive search terms like covid
12 Sep

Threads is actively blocking sensitive search terms like covid

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, Health, India,
Instagram's text-based social media platform, Threads, recently came under controversy, as it launched its modified search function on September 8 that blocks searches related to the coronavirus and other pandemic-linked questions, according to a washington post report. Within 24 hours of the last development, the company was in controversy. When users tried threads to search for content related to "COVID" and "Long Covid," they found a blank screen with no search results, with a pop-up linking to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the report added. Meta confirmed in a statement to The Washington Post that Threads was…
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Indian-origin 14 business owners arrested in $53 Million COVID-19 relief fraud case
10 Jul

Indian-origin 14 business owners arrested in $53 Million COVID-19 relief fraud case

Priyanka BhowmickCovid19, Health, India, ,
A group of around 14 people, including several business owners and employees of Indian origin, have been charged in a massive fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief program in the US state of Texas. The case, considered the largest investigation to date by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) Fraud Task Force, has led to the arrest of defendants across Texas, California and Oklahoma. The defendants are alleged to have defrauded the proceeds of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a financial program introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as more than $53 million in loans to various financial…
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Gautam Dev in meeting with senior doctors on Adenovirus
04 Mar

Gautam Dev in meeting with senior doctors on Adenovirus

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, North Bengal, West Bengal, ,
North Bengal Medical College and Hospital Patient Welfare Association Chairman Gautam Dev held a meeting with the principal and dean of the medical college about Adenovirus. After the meeting, Gautam Dev said that none of the children who are being admitted with various symptoms in the North Bengal Medical College Hospital have shown any symptoms of Adenovirus. Naturally, since no symptoms are present, there is no need to test for Adenovirus. However, special attention is being paid to every child who comes to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. If any symptoms related to Adenovirus are seen in anyone then…
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Eating can cause bone loss at an early age
04 Feb

Eating can cause bone loss at an early age

Priyanka BhowmickHealth,
Knee pain is one of the problems that come with aging. Calcium deficiency, irregular eating habits, and lack of regular physical activity - these factors mainly lead to bone loss. If the bones become weak from a young age, it is difficult. Calcium is one of the tools to take care of bones. So the doctors said, it is necessary to start taking care of the bones from the beginning. Eat more foods that take care of bones. Along with this, doctors advise staying away from eating certain foods that are responsible for bone loss. What foods are responsible for…
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Next year a 50-bed covid hospital will start in Cooch Behar
03 Feb

Next year a 50-bed covid hospital will start in Cooch Behar

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, India,
The number of Covid-19 cases is currently not available. However, 5 covid hospitals are being built in the Cooch Behar district to deal with covid in the coming days. The construction of a 50-bed Covid hospital has started just opposite the MJN Medical College and Hospital in District Cooch Behar. Besides the Tufanganj sub-district hospital, Sitai block primary health center, Shitalakuchi and Changrabanda area new covid hospitals will be built. After the outbreak of Corona in March 2020, a part of the Cooch Behar MJN Medical College and Hospital was set up with a Covid ward. Besides, a private hospital…
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India reports 109 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
31 Jan

India reports 109 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, India, ,
India saw a one-day increase of 109 coronavirus infections yesterday, while active cases stood at 1,842, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The total number of Covid cases stood at 4.46 crore (4,46,82,530) and the death toll at 5,30,739, the data updated at 8 am said.The number of Covid infections in the country has reached 4.46 crore (4,46,82,639), it showed. The death toll due to the disease stood at 5,30,740 and one death was reported in Gujarat, data updated at 8 am said. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.07 percent and the weekly positivity was…
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These yoga asanas will ease back pain in winter
25 Jan

These yoga asanas will ease back pain in winter

Priyanka BhowmickHealth,
Winter can be tough for those who suffer from back pain. It can perimeter from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Back pain can be divided into neck (cervical), mid-back (thoracic), lower back (lumbar) or coccygeal (tailbone or sacral pain) regions. Sudden awkward movements or Repeated heavy lifting can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. However, yoga is one way to help reduce back pain and correct posture. This is a practice that is perfect for strengthening the back, reducing back pain and improving flexibility. Yoga Asanas for posture Correction and Back PainThese asanas are simple…
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Use hyaluronic acid to get smooth and supple skin this winter
24 Jan

Use hyaluronic acid to get smooth and supple skin this winter

Priyanka BhowmickHealth
When the temperature starts to drop, the sensitivity of our skin increases. Your complexion can get worse in the winter, especially if you're sensitive. Cold air can cause skin to become dry, flaky, itchy and cracked, moisture loss, and turn on central heating whenever possible – away from the glare of the hot summer. Using products containing natural ingredients and substances like hyaluronic acid (HA) helps to retain moisture and maintain a strong skin barrier. What is hyaluronic acid?You must be wondering what exactly happens during winter that affects your skin so harshly. Well, cold temperatures, low humidity levels, harsh…
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