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World Breastfeeding Week: Let’s also talk about exclusive pumping

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While breastfeeding is no doubt beneficial for both parties involved, it comes with intense scrutiny on mothers, with very minimal support. My own experiences around breastfeeding were traumatic It is World Breastfeeding Week till August 7, and I can’t help...

Flu shot may protect against severe effects of Covid-19: Study

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The study, published in the journal PLoS One on August 3, analysed patient records from a number of countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, Israel and Singapore. The annual influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis,...

Beware, you could be damaging your ears with prolonged use of earphones

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Prolonged use of earphones at high volumes may lead to hearing loss, a doctor cautions. In the work-from-home situation, the time spent in front of a computer screen has increased for many people. With it, the usage of other paraphernalia,...

ENT issues in Covid-19: Here’s how to deal with them

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According to doctors, smell dysfunction like anosmia and hyposmia are self-limiting conditions and a majority of patients will recover within 4 weeks. It is a known fact that Covid infection causes a host of problems which affect other parts of...

World Breastfeeding Week: Things to know about breastfeeding before having a baby

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After delivery, the mother has hardly any time to recover before the baby has to be put to the breast. These points can help her be more prepared. There are many advantages and health benefits of breastfeeding a child. It...

‘Important to understand when inflammation is helping the body, and when it is causing...

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Diet and exercise, which can help regulate weight and improve sleep, have a particularly strong impact on treating chronic inflammation, experts suggest. While a certain amount of inflammation is necessary for your body’s healing system to function properly, chronic inflammation,...

Things diabetics must keep in mind after taking the Covid vaccine

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"Individuals with diabetes must take the vaccination to reduce their risk of developing Covid-19 related complications," said Dr Anil Reddy, Lord hospital, Tadipatri, Anantapur. Experts have often said that people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing complications...

Ben Stokes takes mental health break; Kumar Sangakkara and others offer support

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Prior to Stokes, Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles had also opted out of games to focus on their mental well-being. England men’s all-rounder cricketer Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, England...

10 precautionary measures for diabetics amid pandemic

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The pandemic has already created havoc worldwide but the patients suffering from diabetes are seeing worse prognoses. Here are few precautionary measures for diabetic patients. The pandemic has shaken the world and has also changed the way we care for...

Water, water everywhere — but don’t forget to drink, says Swedish Olympic sailor

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"You've really got to be out in front when it comes to hydration. A race takes 50 minutes and we don't drink anything during the race, so you really have to fill up before and between the races," Sweden's...

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Were Briefly Down for Users Around the World

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Since then, many people were tweeting about problems with Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Looking at the map on Downdetector, it didn't appear to be a problem with...

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