Serum Institute Of India Begins 3rd Phase Clinical Trials Of COVID-19 Vaccine On Patients
In a massive development, a vaccine developed by Pune’s Serum institute is currently being tested at Pune’s Naidu Hospital along with an Ayurvedic formula
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4 Covid-19 Vaccines May Soon Enter Clinical Trial Stage in India: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said that at least four of the 14 candidate vaccines for novel coronavirus in the country may enter the clinical trial stage very soon.
Food and Immunity: Correlation to combat against COVID-19
Ayurveda considers that proper food selection and dietary schedule help to maintain holistic health with a calm mind. Bhagwad Gita and Yoga Shastras divided food into three types based on their qualities (termed as gunas). They are Sathva (satoguna), Rajasa (rajoguna), and Thamasa (tamoguna). Sathva means goodness, whereas Rajasa means aggressive/active, and ordered from “best” to “worst”.
Pada Hastasana | Hand Under Foot Pose
Padahastasana strengthens the lower back, leg muscles and eases the digestion process. When practised regularly, it enhances overall flexibility of the body. Those with heart problems, blood pressure variations, spinal cord concerns and lower back issues should avoid this asana. Also pregnant women are not advised to practice this posture.
Kangra Tea Could Lower Coronavirus Activity Better than HIV Drugs
The chemicals in Kangra tea could also be effective in boosting immunity as they can block coronavirus activity better than anti-HIV drugs, said Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Dr Kumar has revealed this fact during a webinar organized at IHBT on the occasion of the International Tea Day.
India’s ‘Superfood’ Jackfruit Goes Global
Green, spiky and with a strong, sweet smell, the bulky jackfruit has morphed from a backyard nuisance in India’s south coast into the meat-substitute darling of vegans and vegetarians in the West.
Govt to Set Up Research Reactor for Isotope Production – Cancer Treatment
To boost the civil use of atomic energy for the welfare of society, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will establish a research reactor in public–private partnership (PPP) mode to facilitate the production of medical istopes for treatment of cancer and other diseases, and also set up food preservation facilities by using irradiation technology to prevent rotting of perishable food items.
WHO’s Solidarity Trial for COVID-19 Rolled Out on Fast-Track
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has fast-tracked the roll-out of the global ‘Solidarity’ trial launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) towards finding an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Trikonasana | Triangle Yoga Pose
Trikonasana strengthens the legs, knees, ankles, arms, and chest. It helps improve digestion and reduces anxiety, stress, as well as back pain.
IIT Alumni Council Launches India’s First COVID-19 Test Bus in Mumbai
“The COVID-19 test bus is based on indigenous technology and is the first vehicle of its kind in the world with onboard genetic testing, artificial intelligence (AI)-based teleradiology and contactless sample collection. We chose Mumbai as the launch location given the relatively high number of cases in the city,” says Ravi Sharma, president of IIT Alumni Council, in a release.