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News and Articles on Ayurveda, Yoga, Kundalini and other Indian way of health and medicines.

Radiation Helps in Moderate Covid-19 Cases, Says AIIMS Study

Of the 13 patients studied, seven were taken up in the radiation arm and six not given radiotherapy. Those given radiation therapy, along with treatment as per institutional protocol, showed reduced dependence on external oxygen as their oxygenation level improved faster, reducing their hospital stay, as compared to those not given radiotherapy, said Dr Singh, explaining the methodology of the study.

The Science Behind Indian Food Traditions

There are several food-related traditions from ancient times in India, that may seem archaic, outdated, and even irrelevant to those who value only the modern and glitzy methods. But look closely and scratch beneath the surface… you will find a rich tapestry of scientific temper and relevance. Let us look at a few such traditions, especially pertaining to food.

Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal Visits Location of Groundbreaking for World’s First Global Centre for Traditional Medicine

Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday visited the site in Jamnagar where the groundbreaking of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine is going to be organized on 19th April. Secretary Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha also accompanied with the minister. Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Ayush had signed the host Country Agreement with World Health Organization (WHO) for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in India.

New Vaccine to Bolster Fight Against COVID-19: CORBEVAX

India’s armoury of vaccines against Covid-19 has got a new weapon, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approving Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited’s CORBEVAX. The vaccine has been approved for administration both to adults and children in the age group of 12-18.

Argentina Federal Police to Effectively Use Yoga for Stress Management of its Personnel

Argentina federal police will now effectively use technique of Yoga for stress management of its personnel.  Though Yoga has been practiced in this part of globe for last several years, yet in last couple of year, interest in yoga and awareness in Indian culture has increased rapidly. Earlier Yoga and meditation were also taught in some Latin American jails to calm down the convicts.

Mathematical Model to Predict COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy

A team of researchers at the Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) in Australia have addressed this question by developing a mathematical model that predicts how antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines confer protection against symptomatic infections. The team has published a report of their study in Nature Computational Science.

New Vaccine to Bolster Fight Against COVID-19

India’s armoury of vaccines against Covid-19 has got a new weapon, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approving Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited’s CORBEVAX. The vaccine has been approved for administration both to adults and children in the age group of 12-18.

Scientists Develop New Technology Platform to Detect SARS-CoV-2 by Fluorescence Readout

A team of scientists has developed a new technology, platform for fluorometric detection of pathogens such as viruses by measurement of fluorescent light emitted. The potential of the new technology has been demonstrated for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. This technology platform can also be used to detect other DNA/RNA pathogens such as HIV, influenza, HCV, Zika, Ebola, bacteria, and other mutating/evolving pathogens.

More than 15 Crore National Digital Health IDs Created Under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

On the 15th of August 2020, the National Digital Health Mission (now known as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) was launched as a pilot in six Union Territories: Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. National Health authority is creating awareness about the advantages of this health ID.