With the spike of omicron cases across the country, many people may be wondering how to spot the difference between COVID-19 symptoms and those of a winter common cold or flu. According to preliminary research, cold symptoms are milder than COVID-19 or flu symptoms, with a cough, runny nose, and sneezing being more common. However, […]
What do we know about Omicron, Delmicron? How will Vaccination boosters help?
Several coronavirus mutations have bought concerns throughout the world as the variant, SARS-CoV-2, continues to change and adapt. Many of the mutations in these forms have little or no effect on how the virus affects humans. However, additional factors, such as gene manipulation in the delta variant, can make the coronavirus more contagious than the […]
How To Enjoy Christmas Treats, Christmas Cookies, And The Plum Cake Without Harming Your Heart
The holiday season invites get-togethers and merriment with friends and family. Hot chocolate with a Christmas cookie can for sure keeps the cold winter away. But the same food can cause a strain on the arteries and damage the waistline. Do you know that just by eating just 200 extra calories a day, which add up […]
International Mathematics Day: Why Statistics of your Vitals are Important?
We live in a data-driven world. This data is a wealth of knowledge. Statistics are a set of mathematical equations that let statisticians capture data for analysis, policymaking, and formulating predictive models. Statistics is now widely regarded as a problem-solving discipline, fueled by new data sources, enormous amounts of data, and growing computational capabilities. Statistics […]
Covid, Seasonal Allergies and Flu: Figuring out the Differences
Common cold, seasonal allergies, and COVID-19 all share many symptoms in common. COVID-19, like the common cold, is caused by viruses. While SARS-CoV-2 is the cause behind the COVID infection, rhinoviruses are the most common cause of the common cold. With the new Covid Omicron strain spreading fast and the winter allergy season on, it becomes important […]
Universal Health Coverage Day: How Can Health Insurance and Digital Healthcare Help Fight Covid?
When we talk of healthcare coverage, nearly half of the world’s population, that’s whopping over 3.5 billion of us, do not have access to inclusive healthcare. In addition, over 100 million people are forced into extreme poverty every year due to out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. We have seen how countries struggled to deal with the aftermath […]
World Patient safety day: Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI) and Patient Safety Care During the Covid Pandemic
A hospital is synonymous with patient safety. However, the same place can be life-threatening at the same time. Each step in the patient care process is essential towards recovery. This aspect of patient safety emphasizes the importance of preventing harm to patients caused by the health process itself. No one should be harmed while availing […]
Holiday Season Travel: Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling with Omicron Covid Variant
The Omicron variant has been designated as a ‘Variant of Concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO). This time, we have more resources to combat the Omicron variant than we did against prior variants, including the lethal Delta variant. To cancel or not to cancel those booking and tickets is the question that travelers are […]
International Day of Person’s with Disabilities: Caregiving in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Disabled people must be included in healthcare systems if we want to respect human rights, global sustainability, and safety and security. Every seventh person on this planet — a total of more than 1 billion people – has some disability. People living with disabilities are often overlooked, especially when it comes to inclusive healthcare in […]
Anti Obesity Day: Causes of Obesity, Obesity Symptoms, and Prevention of Obesity
Obesity occurs when one consumes more calories, especially from fatty and sugary meals than they can burn off. These excess calories are stored by the body as fat. As the world battles the covid pandemic, people have begun to recognize the importance of eating healthy and maintaining a balanced diet to fight obesity. Ever wondered what […]