The omicron variant is strange. On one hand, it continues to infect more and more people every day, even the vaccinated ones. On the other, the chances of it turning…
Why Should You Care About Corbevax, the World’s First Patent-Free Vaccine?
Two researchers in Texas, Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi have developed the first patent-free vaccine, Corbevax. This means that any company with the means to manufacture the…
5 Vaccines Every Adult Should Get
Vaccines are not just for children. Adults need them too – to stay protected as childhood immunity fades and new risks appear. Five vaccines every adult should consider are the…
All Your Questions About the Booster Dose Answered
To strengthen our fight against COVID-19 and its variants, India has started rolling out a precautionary booster dose. But before you log in to your COWIN portal and check for…
Things You Should Do If You Test Positive for Omicron
Omicron cases are on the rise across the world. It’s okay to feel scared but important to remember that we can win this fight together. Prevention is the best way…
Should You Get a Covid Test if You Are Asymptomatic?
If you are reading this, chances are you’ve come in contact with a Delta or Omicron positive person, or are just concerned about your health. But before you go down…
Intermittent Fasting: Benefits, Methods & Risks
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. Rather than changing what you eat, it changes when you eat. Popular methods include 16:8…
Did The Internet Tell You You’re Dying? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Google Your Symptoms
If your Google search has ever convinced you that your totally unrelated eye pain is cancer, then you, my friend, are not alone. Thousands of Redditors have fallen for it…
Lack of Sleep: Effects on Your Brain and Body + Fixes
Yes – ongoing lack of sleep harms your brain and body. Sleep deprivation impairs memory, focus and mood within days, and over the long term it raises the risk of…
Medical Tests to Take Before You Turn 30
Your 20s are the best time to set a health baseline – most serious conditions are cheaper and easier to manage when caught early. Even if you feel fine, a…