Health-&-Fitness
What are the risks of catching Covid-19 from food packaging?
Coronavirus traces, reportedly found on packaging in China recently on consignments of frozen shrimp and frozen chicken wings from South America, has again raised questions about whether virus can be transmitted via food packaging, reports BBC.
Metabolic function boost through weight loss, diet: Study
Weight loss, whether from surgery or diet, has some metabolic benefits, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Facebook 'danger to public health': Report
Health misinformation on Facebook was viewed 3.8 billion times in the past year, peaking during the Covid-19 crisis, said a report of activist group Avaaz.
Brain gets bigger if you're anxious and depressed: Study
Previous studies showed that depression, the most prevalent psychiatric disorder worldwide, is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size.
Masks help reduce COVID-19 transmission: Study
A new study says US communities that made using face masks in public compulsory saw a decline in the spread of coronavirus.
China starts research on liver cancer in hepatitis B patients
Aiming to lower the incidence of liver cancer among patients with hepatitis B, China has launched a research project on Tuesday, marking the World Hepatitis Day.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's detection
Scientists found an experimental blood test highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer’s disease from those without it in several studies.
Can you contract coronavirus twice?
Scientists don’t know for sure yet whether there is any chance of getting infected with COVID-19 twice.
UK unveils plans to tackle 'obesity time bomb'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to tackle what is being dubbed a ‘obesity time bomb’ that can increase the risk of coronavirus disease and related deaths, reports Xinhua.
The announcement was made on Monday banning adverts for junk food by 9pm, the cancellation of "buy one get one free" deals on such foods and a decision to put calories on menus.
In addition to the ban, the government will arrange a consultation about displaying calories on alcohol.
Boris Johnson, who has lost weight since he was in COVID-19 intensive care, wants to tackle obesity as studies show that it can increase the risk of coronavirus disease and related deaths.
The British are far fatter than any other nation in Europe except the Maltese, he said last month.
His government described "tackling the obesity time bomb" as a priority.
"Losing weight is hard but with some small changes we can all feel fitter and healthier," Johnson said in a statement.
"If we all do our bit, we can reduce our health risks and protect ourselves against coronavirus -- as well as taking pressure off the NHS (National Health Service)," he added.
Hand Sanitizer Fire Risk: Precautions for Handling Sanitizer Safely
Hand Sanitizer is our savior against germs, while vaccines are out of reach. The significance of sanitizer is widely understood during the COVID19 pandemic. Health experts are advising people to apply alcohol-based hand sanitizers after touching things to avoid the contraction of coronavirus and other kinds of germs. The mass people are being cautious about the pandemic; as a result, personal use of hand sanitizer has been increased extensively. However, due to the flammable nature of hand sanitizer, fire danger should not be ignored. Simple act of negligence can cost lives. Read this article to know how to use and handle sanitizers safely during pandemic minimizing the risk of fire hazard.
What is an Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer?
Though washing hands with