[ad_1] A recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India has led to six deaths and 702 new infections reported across the country as of Thursday, local media reports said citing the latest figures from the Indian health ministry. With this, the country’s active caseload stands at 4,097 amid growing concerns about the new JN.1 Covid…
[ad_1] Newborns can be kept healthy and protected from a number of ailments through breastfeeding, which has been practiced for a very long time. But some of the naturally occurring carbohydrates in breastmilk may also work to stop infections before the infant is even born. These carbohydrates can suppress a typical prenatal infection in…
[ad_1] Monsoon season: While you might enjoy getting soaked in the first shower of the year, REFRAIN is the word you need to remember if you want to stay healthy and keep viral diseases at bay. The heat has now subsided a bit. It’s time to get out the bright umbrellas, water-resistant backpacks, and raincoats…
[ad_1] Exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy enhances the risk of respiratory viral infection, shows a study. During pregnancy, women are more susceptible to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). In addition, pregnant women are disproportionately affected by…
[ad_1] People admitted to hospital for the treatment of Covid-19 are likely to have a higher incidence of healthcare-associated infections, finds a study. The study, published online in JAMA Network Open, showed that the occurrence of central line-associated bloodstream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia was between 2.7 and 3.7-fold higher…
