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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

Actor Prabhas was seen at the Hyderabad airport wearing a mask, doing his bit to stay away from the infection.

Fear in the time of the coronavirus

The dread that the new coronavirus evokes is an example of the negative effects of fear.

6 March 2020 6:02 AM IST

Almonds are said to have the potential to be a smart snack (Photo: AFP)

Stay healthy this exam season, with almonds

One food item that is good for students to have handy during the exam season is almonds.

18 Feb 2020 8:29 AM IST

Hyperacidity is a common symptom that is synonymous with burning pain in the upper abdomen and or chest, usually secondary to bacterial infection, intake of certain drugs, lifestyle habits such as alcohol consumption and smoking.

Hyperacidity: not hyped enough

That annoying burning sensation in your throat could be indicative of something worse. Experts break it down for us.

10 Feb 2020 12:48 AM IST

Sonali Bendre battled cancer and emerged victorious

Cancer, the dreaded disease

Ahead of the World Cancer Day on February 4, we spoke to experts about the dreaded global epidemic.

4 Feb 2020 1:02 AM IST