News for 'Lungs'

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Do not lose crucial time to begin treatment for Mucormycosis, insists Dr Sanket Jain, consultant pulmonologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

Covid can affect almost all organs, say AIIMS experts

Covid can affect almost all organs, say AIIMS experts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

They stressed that classification of cases into mild, moderate and severe categories based just on respiratory symptoms should be relooked to include other organ involvement.

How Kohli can 'drive' his way back to form...

How Kohli can 'drive' his way back to form...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on the drives through the off-side which has got him loads of runs but he does need to be judicious while choosing the right delivery for the shot, said India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla lists asanas to begin your yoga journey.

Lataji to take vaccine this week

Lataji to take vaccine this week

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'My personal doctor whom I trust blindly says it is best that I take the vaccination since it is absolutely safe.'

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Working round-the-clock over the past few days, an Indian Institute of Science team is buildingan indigenous ventilator prototype for Covid-19 victims, and it is expected to be ready in the current month itself. A ventilator can be a life-saver for patients whose lungs are damaged by the Covid-19 infection. But India, like all countries grappling with this pandemic, is likely to face a large shortage of ventilators.

WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'E-cigarette devices expose users to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and nickel,' warns Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

Govts failed to deliver justice even after 37 years: Bhopal gas survivors

Govts failed to deliver justice even after 37 years: Bhopal gas survivors

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

NGOs working for the rights of the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster on Wednesday alleged that various governments in Madhya Pradesh and at the Centre have failed to bring the culprits of the world's biggest industrial tragedy to justice even after 37 years.

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi shares simple stretches to improve your immune system.

The Perfect 30-Minute Workout For You

The Perfect 30-Minute Workout For You

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

These 9 workouts are sure to hit every muscle and strengthen your body.

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

DOs and DON'TS to keep yourself HEALTHY

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Movie Legend Dilip Kumar passes into the ages

Movie Legend Dilip Kumar passes into the ages

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar, India's enduring film legend through the decades, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, July 7, after a prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said.

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona held by Cadiz

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona held by Cadiz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Barcelona's stumbling form continued as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 La Liga draw at Cadiz on Thursday and ended the game with 10 men after Frenkie de Jong was sent off.

SEE: Katrina has some exercises you can do at home

SEE: Katrina has some exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Can't go to the gym? Let Katrina Kaif inspire you to workout.

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday defended his team's verbal attack on the broadcasters after Dean Elgar's contentious DRS reprieve, saying that people on the outside don't understand the trigger for such an outburst.

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will have their task cut out as they take on a determined Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2022 league match on Wednesday.

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

Shastri & Co. awaiting fit to fly certificate to return home

Shastri & Co. awaiting "fit to fly" certificate to return home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, along with bowling and fielding coaches Bharath Arun and R Sridhar, respectively, would need to undergo a "fit to fly" test post recovery from COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester last week.

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The government was formed 10 days after Shinde raised a banner of revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership. Forty out of 55 Sena MLAs sided with Shinde, which resulted in the collapse of the two-and-a-half-year-old Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation comprising the Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron: Study

Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron: Study

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides less immunity against Omicron than from other coronavirus variants, according to a lab study that suggests a booster may still provide good protection.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Aussie Lynn joins Mi teammates in Abu Dhabi

Aussie Lynn joins Mi teammates in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians also informed that Kiwi pacer Trent Boult and Australian speedster, James Pattinson, who was signed as a replacement for veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, had joined the team last week.

Akash Kumar beaten in World Boxing semis

Akash Kumar beaten in World Boxing semis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the AIBA men's World Boxing Championships after losing to Kazakhstan teenager Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semi-finals, in Belgrade, on Thursday.

Pranab being treated for respiratory infection: Hospital

Pranab being treated for respiratory infection: Hospital

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'The condition of Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning. He is deeply comatose and is being treated for respiratory infection. 'His vital parameters are stable and he continues to be on ventilatory support,' the hospital said in a statement.

Pollard, other Windies' stars check in for IPL 2020

Pollard, other Windies' stars check in for IPL 2020

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Caribbean stars and a few from other countries have also touched base with their teams after completing Caribbean Premier League engagements.

Serena turned into bit of a recluse during COVID-19

Serena turned into bit of a recluse during COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Serena Williams said on Saturday the COVID-19 outbreak has not only given her a much needed stretch of downtime with her family, it has also turned her into a bit of a "neurotic" and "a recluse" given her past health scares.

After chemo, Sanjay Dutt returns to work

After chemo, Sanjay Dutt returns to work

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Sanjay Dutt, who is rumoured to be suffering from lung cancer, returned to work after reportedly completing the first round of chemotherapy at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to stay fit and strong in 2022.

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

IPL: Confident Royals start as favourites against Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will have the returning Suryakumar Yadav's flamboyance in the middle-order as they look to bounce back against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit in the IPL at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Zaheer explains why Hardik is not bowling

Zaheer explains why Hardik is not bowling

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'Hardik is always of great value, everyone knows that. It was a workload related thing in the previous game'

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.

Tadap Review

Tadap Review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Tadap makes sure that it reaches out to the youth, observes Joginder Tuteja.

Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis: AIIMS chief

Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com15 May 2021

At AIIMS, 23 patients are being treated for this fungal infection. Out of them, 20 are still Covid-19 positive and the rest are negative for Covid. Many states have reported more than 500 cases of mucormycosis, said Guleria.

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said dedicated centres will be set up for the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis cases at three city government-run hospitals.

PIX: Chelsea lose at Southampton, Fulham beat Brighton

PIX: Chelsea lose at Southampton, Fulham beat Brighton

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Bihar Dy CM Sushil Modi tests positive for COVID-19

Bihar Dy CM Sushil Modi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Modi, one of the tallest leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, had been missing from action for quite some time and was conspicuous by his absence when Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the party's manifesto earlier in the day.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Who is a kamchor in the house? Who is unhygienic?