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Mucormycosis aka Black Fungus- What You Must Know About It

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By Senior Consultant Physician Dr K Raghavan Mucormycosis is an acute opportunistic infection by fungi belonging to the phylum- Glomeromycota. These saprophyte fungi are present ubiquitously in the soil and environment. These apparently innocuous microorganisms take on an invasive aggressive role and get transformed into deadly pathogens in a p3erson where the immune system (defence […]

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COVID-19 & Diabetes: What You Must Remember To Stay Healthy

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Are people diagnosed with diabetes at a greater risk for the COVID-19 infection? Dr. V. Mohan explains.

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Staying Healthy In The Times Of Social Distancing

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Our lives have taken a rapid change of turn in the past few weeks- especially in India. From cutting down on our visits outside to coming to a grinding halt and staying put in our homes- the Coronavirus outbreak has ensured we come up with new ideas to practise social distancing at its best. Agreed- […]

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COVID-19: Why Social Distancing Is Essential In Today’s Times

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Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdowns that have been happening universally, doctors and health experts have been advocating social distancing. What is it? Is it practical? How will it really help you stay healthy? We take a look at that today. At the outset, it is essential we understand the difference between the words […]

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5 Things You Must Know About The COVID-19 Virus

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Countries are going into lockdown and states are shutting institutions and organisations in fear of the Coronavirus outbreak. What are the signs and symptoms you need to watch out for? Read all about that and more here.  Here are some interesting facts about the horrid COVID-19 virus that everyone needs to know about. Awareness and […]