Health & Fitness Archives - Page 19 of 20

10 Nov

Study underlines link between COVID-19 and air pollution

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, Science

New Delhi (India Science Wire): As winters are arriving the Delhi/NCR region has started experiencing the problem of smog. From the past few years, it has been seen that the Air Quality Index drops down to dangerous levels during winters. Experts are apprehending a possible spike in coronavirus cases once winters sets in. Delhi has already started reporting a spike in COVID-19 infections. Various studies have established that there is a correlation between air pollution and increased risk of COVID-19 disease. A team of researchers from CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has established the linkage between mortality rates…

09 Nov

CSIR partners with TataMD for diagnostic testing for COVID-19

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCOVID-19, diagnostics, TataMD

New Delhi (India Science Wire): Tata Medical and Diagnostics Ltd. (TataMD), the healthcare venture from Tata Group, has announced the commercial launch of TataMD CHECK, novel diagnostic testing forCOVID-19.TataMD CHECK will use FNCAS9 Editor-Limited Uniform Detection Assay (FELUDA), a CRISPR Cas-9 technology that was developed in India by CSIR- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) for Covid testing. It is the world’s first CRISPR Cas-9 based diagnostic tool to be launched globally. TataMD CHECK is a lab test and uses CRISPR-Cas9 Technology. The process of collecting patient samples, RNA extraction, and amplification, etc. remains the same but uses simple,…

09 Nov

Fight against TB to get a shot in the arm

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, Scienceantibody, bacterium, biomarkers, cold chain, Cytokines, diagnostic, Elisa, enzyme, glycoproteins, immune system, infection, mycobacterium, PCR, peptides, proteins, ptamers

New Delhi (India Science Wire): The fight against Tuberculosis (TB) could be in for a major boost, with a team of researchers drawn from several Indian institutions developing a new diagnostic technique that promises to be easier, better and more affordable. TB is caused by a microorganism named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a worldwide disease with over 10 million active cases and two million deaths every year. It occurs in two forms: pulmonary TB (PTB) which affects the lungs and extra-pulmonary TB (EPTB) that can affect any parts of the body other than the lungs. A major problem with TB…

06 Nov

Scientists devise a new tool to fight diarrhea

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, Science

New Delhi, (India Science Wire): E.coli is the most common foodborne bacteria causing illnesses including diarrhea, fever, and death if left undiagnosed and untreated, which makes its detection most important. Traditional detection methods such as culture or PCR are time-consuming and require skilled manpower. Antibody-based ELISA tests have also been developed but the instability of the antibodies, high cost, batch to batch variation, and complex synthesis method limits its application. A team of researchers at DBT-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (DBT-NABI), Mohali, has come up with a solution. They have developed a probe based on ssDNA aptamer. Aptamers are low molecular…

06 Nov

Coronavirus laden droplets can travel over 6 meters: Study

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitnesscough, COVID-19, droplets, novel coronavirus, physical distance, transmission

New Delhi (India Science Wire): Masks and physical distancing are the two weapons that can help us combat novel coronavirus. In view of the upcoming festive season amid COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to ensure strict adherence to the physical/social distancing norms. According to the latest study, the smaller viral droplets can be carried away by the wind and may travel up to 6.6 meters and even further under dry air conditions. Scientists from A-STAR''s Institute of High-Performance Computing in Singapore have analysed the dispersion of coughs using airflow simulation and found that some smaller droplets can travel more than…

05 Nov

Durable prefabricated isolation centre cum hospital facility inaugurated

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCOVID-19, isolation centre, prefabricated, SERC

New Delhi (India Science Wire): The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has paved way for the establishment, development and enhancement of many health facilities. In this array,the Council of Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) constituent laboratory, namely CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) worked on the concept of a make-shift hospital and made modifications to its post-disaster shelter design. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Earth Sciences inaugurated the 'Prefabricated Isolation Centre for COVID19' and dedicated it to 04 Bn National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) campus Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, in a…

03 Nov

With a mission in fitness and health, Chakra helps to provide Indians with a unique spinning experience

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & Fitnesscardio and strength building, fitness and health

Bengaluru, Karnataka [India]: One of the most popular cardio work-outs in North America, Latin America, Europe and other parts of Asia, rhythm-based spinning is nothing short of a complete workout for the body. It keeps you energised through the day and keeps the mind focussed. All you have to do is ride a bike! Chakra, inspired by the Hindi word for “wheel” and the seven energy centers in the human body, brings that holistic experience to Bengaluru, for the first time in India. It offers an exclusive setting that is dedicated to your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Built on…

03 Nov

Opioid addiction treating drug may be repurposed for type 2 diabetes

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitnessdiabetes, IIT Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology

New Delhi: India is the diabetic capital of the world as every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian. Insulin resistance has been a big challenge for researchers who seek to understand and treat it. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) have unraveled the mechanism by which insulin overload in the body causes insulin resistance that is associated with diabetes. They have found the drug that is used in treating opioid addiction can potentially reverse this phenomenon. “We’ve known that one of the causes of insulin resistance is inflammation”, says Dr Prosenjit Mondal,…

21 Oct

How Choosing The Right Makeup Academy Can Boost Your Makeup Career

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & Fitness, LifestyleAditi Jain, New Delhi, The Red Fox Makeup Academy

Delhi, India : My name is Aditi Jain. I live in New Delhi - one of the most culturally diverse cities of India. For years, my passion resided in becoming a successful makeup artist; however, it was a struggle finding the right makeup academy and the right path. My days were spent relentlessly looking for the best makeup academy in Delhi. I was anxiously in search of a mentor, a teacher, or an institute to help me get started on the path towards becoming a successful makeup artist. During this time I had researched various makeup artist courses and visited…

07 Oct

Discovery of a novel topical solution WoxHeal for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Centaur Pharma for the first time in the world

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCentaur Pharmaceuticals

25% people with Diabetes develop a Diabetic Foot Ulcer 1 in 5 people developing severe infection undergo foot amputation Developed with German technology partner – CytoTools AG Will help save millions of foot amputating happening in India and the world-over Mumbai [India] : Centaur Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of a New Chemical Entity (NCE) – WOXheal® – for the first time in the world. With its dual mechanism of action, WOXheal® is a unique product in the treatment of Diabetic Foot ulcers, and it will save millions of Diabetics who have to undergo foot amputation globally. WHO predicts that there…