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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the diets of women and children in India, with a significant decline in child feeding practices and women's food consumption and dietary diversity. A recent study used data from India's National Family Health Survey 2015-16 and 2019-21
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Research conducted in Delhi, India, from April 22 to June 3, 2020, discovered that regular meditation practice significantly reduced stress levels in college students during the COVID-19 lockdown. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, divided participants into two groups: those with prior meditation experience and those without.
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In a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian government initiated campaigns using complementary therapies, including the large-scale distribution of 30C homeopathic medicine as a potential prophylactic for COVID-19. A multi-center, cross-sectional study conducted across 23 cities in 19 Indian states and union territories from September to November 2022 estimated
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COVID-19 prevention and control workers in China have been exposed to heavy workloads and a high risk of infection, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, insomnia, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent study conducted among 346 prevention and control workers in 46 cities across 14
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Research published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases has investigated the correlation between SARS-CoV-2 levels in urban wastewater and reported COVID-19 cases in Changsha, Central China. The study analyzed 2,026 wastewater samples collected between March 22, 2023, and December 31, 2024, and found a positive correlation between the concentrations
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Rural populations continue to show lower use of telemedicine despite its expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JCO Oncology Practice. The research, conducted by the Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, analyzed 2 years of Medicare fee-for-service claims (2020-2021) for patients with incident or prevalent
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Research conducted in Delhi, India, from April 22 to June 3, 2020, discovered that regular meditation practice significantly reduced stress levels in college students during the COVID-19 lockdown. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, divided participants into two groups: those with prior meditation experience and those without.
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A recent breakthrough in gene therapy has been reported by researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT University, as they delve into the intricacies of ionizable lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) used in mRNA vaccines. By applying cutting-edge techniques such as time-resolved synchrotron radiation small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), the
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As Americans head into fall vaccine season, concerns about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) leadership and guidance are adding to the confusion. Despite the challenges, it's essential to follow the medical community's recommendations to safeguard public health. This guide provides a
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As the Australian and New Zealand economies continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, a series of significant events have come to light, indicating shifting priorities and reforms in various sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on both countries, prompting governments to reassess and adapt their strategies to address
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Research released by the UK Health Security Agency has shown that a significant number of healthcare workers in the UK took sick leave due to respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, during winter 2023/24. The study, which analyzed data from the SIREN cohort, found that 35.8% of
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Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have made new findings in the development of cellular therapy for high-risk patients with COVID-19. The study, published in Blood Advances, explores the use of allogeneic SARS-CoV-2-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) as a potential treatment for severe cases of the virus. According to
