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A European study also attributed this increased susceptibility in men to the presence of a strong biomarker called the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2), the gene located on the X-Chromosome

Men, the weaker sex

Apparently, more men than women are dying from COVID-19 globally. Experts say biology as well as behavior may be among...

6 Jun 2020 7:47 PM IST

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Follow these simple habits to stay Covid-19-free

The lockdown reversal might make social distancing tough, but these pointers could still save you from the dreaded virus

6 Jun 2020 5:45 PM IST

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Calm your scalp

Experts weigh in on how the summer season is as damaging to the hair as it is to the skin and provide solutions

19 May 2020 6:31 PM IST

The trees have practically shed their leaves. (Photo: AFP)

More forest cover, less pandemic incidents: Madhya Pradesh study

The study has been conducted by the Madhya Pradesh forest department.

15 May 2020 10:33 AM IST

An Indonesian medical staff takes a blood sample from a woman during a rapid test in Surabaya on May 11, 2020 amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. AFP Photo

Covid19 and the heart

Though it is mainly a disease of the respiratory system, COVID-19 affects the heart too

11 May 2020 7:47 PM IST

Covid stigma is a cruel prison. (AFP)

Man finds Covid stigma cares little that your test results are not...

Asymptomatic dad of cancer-stricken girl sent to quarantine without a confirmatory test

11 May 2020 12:33 PM IST

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Balancing home, office work takes toll on mental health

On an average, each mental health specialist gets 30-50 calls a day

9 May 2020 8:04 PM IST

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Atypical signs in Covid-19

Dr D. P. Bansal, consultant pulmonary and critical care medicine, discusses Covid-19 symptoms and how to prevent it from...

5 May 2020 7:17 PM IST

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Blood pressure medicines don't raise COVID-19 risk: Research

There had been concern arising from animal studies that these drugs might increase body's protein levels which the...

3 May 2020 11:24 AM IST

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-"Social distancing-" seems alien to Indians

The apparent inability of Indians to maintain it has triggered a debate among psychologists

31 March 2020 10:14 AM IST

We find that people undergo anxiety, fear, depression and phobias. Offices of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists are filled with normal, everyday people who cannot cope with lifes struggles. They are unable to deal with their problems.

Psychologists cancel sessions over coronavirus lockdown

It's double-whammy for those battling mental issues

24 March 2020 11:50 PM IST

Actress Sunny Leone wearing a mask with her daughter

Being proactive helped

Even as the world reels under the spread COVID-19, India seems to be still doing something right. The Govt has managed...

21 March 2020 1:13 PM IST