'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'
The presence of spike protein facilitates a virus' entry into the host cell and is responsible for making it transmissible and causing infection.
The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is to stay hydrated, advises Dr Akshay Dhamne.
Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.
Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.
He asserted that all efforts are on to contain the spread of the virus in Kerala.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
'We found that in fatty liver patients, something happens that blocks insulin secretion.'
Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and kidney beans, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and offer major health benefits, says Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.
Deficiencies in iron, protein and zinc can particularly lead to hair fall, warns dermatologist Dr Abhishek Pilani.
Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.
India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.
Along with persistent cough that may last for several weeks, tuberculosis patients also complain of frequent bouts of fever, chills and sweating at night, says Dr Rahul Kendre.
Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
Go ahead have a meat fiesta with a range of biryanis, kebabs curries followed by delightful desserts.
Rajma makes far better kebabs than you imagined.
The most important finding of the study was that the Spike-protein neutralising antibodies found in the mixed vaccine groups were significantly higher than the same-vaccine groups, D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals said.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival
"This antibody is both highly neutralising (meaning it works very well at low concentrations) and broadly neutralising (meaning it works against all variants)," said Michael S Diamond, a professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, US.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to two new vaccines and a drug for COVID-19, taking the number of preventives and treatments available in India to 12.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a 'variant of interest' but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains.
Post your health-related questions for rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.
'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.
Dr Anurag Shrimal tells you how simple lifestyle changes can keep your liver healthy.
The rise in consumer price index (CPI) inflation could see the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in an extended pause mode as regards interest rates, and in turn, keep the market rally in check, believe analysts. Signs of inflation cooling off in the US, however, is likely to provide some cushion as the expectations of a change in stance by the US Fed as regards interest rates is likely to aid sentiment. Back home, CPI inflation surged for the first time in five months to 4.81 per cent in June 2023, and was higher than the street's expectations of 4.58 per cent.
"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As the proverb has it, we reap what we sow. Consequently, sowing the right things is very important," M S Swaminathan had once said.
Omicron can evade the immune protection conferred by COVID-19 vaccines and natural infection, according to a peer-reviewed study which also suggests that the new variant of coronavirus is completely resistant to antibody therapies in use today.
You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.
It's expected that INSACOG will be once again releasing a bulletin from next week on updates about the types of variants present in India.
'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
India's plant-based meat market is estimated at $30-40 million, largely driven by consumer packaged food. The market size in India is likely to touch $500 million in three years.
