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Bachelor’s in Yoga and Naturopathy
Poojitha. S is a medical student who's pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Yoga and Naturopathy. Writing and learning new things is her passion. She's been writing and editing medical content for quite a few years. Her other interests include dancing, singing, traveling, blogging, reading novels, view more..
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Silk Masks Offer Solution for COVID-19 Prevention
Cotton and polyester fabric along with multiple types of silk were tested and was found that silk worked better as a moisture barrier than either polyester or cotton, both of which absorb water droplets quickly
High Cholesterol Levels In Young Age Can Lead To Heart Problems by Middle Age
Having an elevated LDL cholesterol level at a young age raises the risk of developing heart disease, and the elevated risk persists even in those who were able to later lower their LDL cholesterol levels.
Treating Obesity Can Prevent COVID-19
People with comorbidities experience severe coronavirus symptoms and specially, obesity is contributing to worse outcomes in people with COVID-19. Managing body weight can help in preventing COVID-19.
Children With COVID-19 Show Better Outcomes Than Adults
Pediatric patients with COVID-19 show better outcomes, shorter hospital stays and produce less antibodies against the infection, shows a recent study that compared children and adults diagnosed with COVID-19.
Immunotherapy Is Beneficial For Gastric and Oesophageal Cancers
Immunotherapy is found to be beneficial for patients with gastric and oesophageal cancers who currently have poor survival,reveals a recent study conducted at ESMO 2020.
