The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief: David Kessler to HBR
The noecoronavirus outbreak is threatening to change our world, and our understanding of it, in many ways. The fight with the invisible enemy—the Covid-19 virus, its menacing fast spread, the breakdowns of reputed health systems, quarantines and lockdowns, the spine-chilling rising graphs of death
Coronavirus: Unprecedented situation calls for united action
The new coronavirus outbreak has created an unprecedented situation around the world. This is the first viral outbreak of this scale that the world is witnessing. It’s important to break the chain of transmission and reduce the chances of spreading until a vaccine or some other reliable medical in
Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis
The novel coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the world’s second largest economy, and isolated its people. It has spread to over 27 countries. The Hindustan Times reported on February 23 that new cases have doubled in South Korea, Iran has reported 10 more infections, the second patient in I
1 in 10 Indians will develop cancer: WHO
Awareness camps will aid govt efforts battling cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths globally, and was responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018, and globally, about 1 in 6 deaths occur due to cancer, mentions the World Health Organisation (WHO) factsheet. WHO also mentio
Cervical Cancer: More ways to prevent it
There are studies that show that 70 percent of the health problems that require hospitalisation are preventable through basic hygiene, health education and awareness. Women folk, particularly in rural communities, are vulnerable as lack of awareness, poor hygiene and social taboos impact their overa
“1 in 5 people have mental health condition in conflict zones”: The Lancet
Being in the rat race and meeting deadlines daily are sure causes of mental health disorders. Don’t we hear of dreadful mishaps relating to road rage every other day? However, this impact on health is increased manifold in conflict ridden areas of the world. According to an analysis of 129 studies
Lather on Safe Sunscreens
The sun’s blazing hot rays do untold damages to the skin. With summer at its peak, it is not recommended to go out without applying a sunscreen of at least 50 SPF on the exposed areas of face and body to ward off the dangers of the UV rays. A new study, reported in Down […]