Name: Chinese researchers convicted in gene-edited baby case
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Three researchers involved in the birth of genetically edited babies have been sentenced to jail for practicing medicine illegally, Chinese state media said. Lead resea

Chinese researchers convicted in gene-edited baby case

Three researchers involved in the birth of genetically edited babies have been sentenced to jail for practicing medicine illegally, Chinese state media said. Lead researcher He Jiankui was sentenced to three years and fined three million yuan.&nbsp;Two other people were convicted.13 months ago,&nbsp;Jiankui&nbsp;led a team that claimed to have created&nbsp;world's first genetically edited babies, twin girls born in November 2018. The announcement sparked a major&nbsp;global debate over the ethics of gene editing.

Three researchers involved in the birth of genetically edited babies have been sentenced to jail for practicing medicine illegally, Chinese state media said. Lead researcher He Jiankui was sentenced to three years and fined three million yuan. Two other people were convicted.13 months ago, Jiankui led a team that claimed to have created world's first genetically edited babies, twin girls born in November 2018. The announcement sparked a major global debate over the ethics of gene editing.

Health experts have time and again stressed the importance of a good night’s sleep for your overall well-being. Now, a research team has discovered that people w

Health experts have time and again stressed the importance of a good night&rsquo;s sleep for your overall well-being.
Now, a research team has discovered that people who&nbsp;get&nbsp;six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke in comparison to those who got less or more sleep.
Presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session, the study claims to be the first to explore a link between baseline cardiovascular risk and sleep&nbsp;duration.
The study&rsquo;s lead author said that sleep &lsquo;may be among the most cost-effective ways to lower cardiovascular risk.&rsquo; His research adds to a growing body of evidence&nbsp;affirming that just like&nbsp;diet, smoking and exercise, sleep may also play a defining role in someone's cardiovascular risk.
According to the researchers, unlike some risk factors for heart disease that can't be changed, such as age or genetics, sleep habits can be adjusted and should be routinely asked about during medical visits.

People with diabetes have a more difficult time regulating their blood sugar. Those with type 1 diabetes are not able to produce insulin, the hormone that helps the bod

People with diabetes have a more difficult time regulating their blood sugar. Those with type 1 diabetes are not able to produce insulin, the hormone that helps the body convert blood sugar into energy. And those with type 2 diabetes cannot use insulin effectively. As a result, blood sugar levels are often much higher for people with diabetes, especially in the morning.
What is the dawn phenomenon?
That early morning jump in your blood sugar is called the dawn phenomenon or the dawn effect, it happens between 2 am and 8 am. The effects of the dawn phenomenon can vary from person to person, even from day to day. It is believed that the natural overnight release of counter-regulatory hormones makes your insulin resistance stronger, which makes your blood sugar go up. You may also have high blood sugar in the morning as a result of not getting adequate insulin the night before or due to you skipping your medicine or eating the wrong snack before bedtime.
How to lower morning blood sugar?
Eat dinner early and try to stay active by going for a walk. Check with your health care provider about the medicine you&rsquo;re taking. Eat breakfast properly as it helps bring your blood sugar back to normal. Eat a snack with some carbohydrates and protein before bed. Avoid all sweetened beverages, like soda, fruit punch, fruit drinks and sweet tea, as just a single serving can raise your blood sugar.
If it happens for several mornings in a row, check your insulin level once during the night around 2 am or 3 am for a few nights. Then, take those numbers to your doctor. They can figure out if you really have the dawn phenomenon, or if something else is causing those higher morning numbers.

Following Covid-appropriate protocols like masks, hand washing and social distancing are the best way to safeguard your health in this pandemic. At the same t

Following Covid-appropriate protocols like masks, hand washing&nbsp;and social distancing are the best way to safeguard your health in this pandemic.&nbsp;At the same time, strengthening one&rsquo;s immunity and physical well-being&nbsp;cannot be underestimated as a preventative measure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To help the general public, the Ministry of AYUSH has shared a list of Ayurveda-approved things you can do to help boost your immune health.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ministry recommends the drinking of lukewarm water frequently throughout the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Common kitchen spices like&nbsp;turmeric, cumin, coriander, dry ginger and garlic should be used while cooking regular meals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
AYUSH experts also recommend consuming amla or Indian gooseberry, which is a rich source of vitamin C.&nbsp;
Gargling using warm water with a pinch of turmeric and salt is also a part of the guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The preventative tips&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;you practice at least 30 minutes of&nbsp;yoga, pranayama, and meditation every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Last but possibly the most important tip from the AYUSH&nbsp;Ministry is getting&nbsp;adequate&nbsp;sleep of&nbsp;around 7-8 hours every night. The experts&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;avoiding&nbsp;day time sleep.&nbsp;
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

World Thalassaemia Day is observed on the 8th of May every year to create awareness about the disease and to help patients lead a normal life despite the burden of the

World Thalassaemia Day is observed on the 8th of May every year to create awareness about the disease and to help patients lead a normal life despite the burden of the disease. The 2021 theme for this day is "Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community.&rdquo;
What is Thalassaemia disease?
It is an inherited blood disorder in which your body has less hemoglobin than normal, this disorder passes from parents to children. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Due to low levels of hemoglobin, patients with thalassaemia suffer from anemia.
It should be noted that mild thalassaemia may not require treatment but people with severe thalassaemia require regular blood transfusions to cope with the condition. Weakness, pale skin, dark urine, constant fatigue and abdominal swelling are some common symptoms of this disease.
Patients with thalassaemia experience slow growth due to low hemoglobin levels and anemia. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a healthy diet. Also, one should stay connected with the doctor constantly for medication and supplements to avoid complications.

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health emergency worldwide, and those with underlying health conditions like diabetes remain at the top of the list fo

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health emergency worldwide, and those with underlying health conditions like diabetes remain at the top of the list for risks associated with the novel coronavirus.
According to American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes face greater risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. The risk of catching the virus in diabetics isn't higher than anyone else but they could face severe health issues if they get sick and if their diabetes isn't well-controlled.
To reduce the chance of getting infected, people with diabetes should strictly practice social distancing, maintain good hygiene, always wear masks in public and try to keep their blood sugar under control as it weakens the immune system and makes it difficult to fight off infections. Here are some more precautions diabetics must follow.
1. Make sure you eat properly and stay hydrated. You need the right amount of carbs to maintain healthy blood sugar levels throughout the day.
2. COVID-19 can reduce your appetite and cause you to eat less, which could affect your sugar levels. Check your blood sugar more often than usual.
3. Take your medication as directed because if you stop taking prescribed medications, you're setting yourself up for serious complications.
4. Try to stay active while you are at home, exercise and walks help to manage&nbsp;diabetes.
5. Take care of your immunity by consuming immunity-boosting foods such as chickpeas, carrots, walnuts, lentils and fatty&nbsp;seafood.&nbsp;
6. Pay attention to your mental health as social and physical isolation may increase anxiety and depression.
Lastly, watch for symptoms and get yourself tested if required.

Confirming the age-old adage, scientists have found that green leafy vegetables are the key to better heart health. The team from New Edith Cowan Unive

Confirming the age-old adage, scientists have found that green&nbsp;leafy vegetables are the key to better heart health.&nbsp;
The team from&nbsp;New Edith Cowan University notes that&nbsp;eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables every day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Participants who regularly ate nitrate-rich foods, including leafy greens, radish, turnip and beetroots, had lower blood pressure and&nbsp;were less likely to be diagnosed with heart disease many years later.
Examining data of over 50,000 people in a 23-year-long Danish study, they found a 12-26 per cent reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
Writing in the&nbsp;European Journal of Epidemiology, the scientists clarified that eating one cup of raw (or half a cup of cooked) nitrate-rich vegetables was optimal for this purpose and eating more or taking supplements 'didn't seem to give any additional benefits.'

A pulse oximeter is a better indicator of infection in older adults than temperature checks, finds a new Covid-19 study led by researchers at the Washing

A pulse oximeter&nbsp;is a better&nbsp;indicator of infection in older adults than temperature checks, finds a new Covid-19 study led by researchers at the&nbsp;Washington State University.
Adding that people have gotten accustomed to checking their temperature during the pandemic as fever is a common symptom of the virus. However, the paper notes that baseline temperature is lower in older adults which means a fever may be overlooked using the standard definitions of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
Additionally, some Covid-19 patients have no visible signs of having low oxygen levels, such as shortness of breath, yet have oxygen saturation below 90 per cent. Such asymptomatic hypoxia can be associated with extremely poor outcomes&nbsp;noted the team in the journal Frontiers in Medicine.&nbsp;
Detection of hypoxia is critical&nbsp;in the prevention of infection progression, initiation&nbsp;of&nbsp;treatment and helps in better&nbsp;allocation of scarce healthcare resources.&nbsp;

Learn the correct way to practice belly (diaphragmatic) breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn the correct way to practice belly (diaphragmatic) breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika&nbsp;Chopra.
<ol>
<li>Belly (diaphragmatic) breathing helps in lung expansion</li>
<li>Helps you utilise your lungs to their max capacity</li>
<li>Do this exercise with a biofeedback</li>
<li>Place a half-filled water bottle on your belly button</li>
<li>Hold it gently from the sides</li>
<li>Do a deep inhalation through the nose, exhale from the mouth</li>
<li>Notice how the bottle goes up and down with your breath</li>
<li>Utilise your diaphragm for breathing</li>
<li>The biofeedback helps you practice belly breathing properly</li>
</ol>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

If you’re getting tested for the novel coronavirus, make sure to note your CT value in the test report. The CT count or the cycle threshold is a number menti

If you&rsquo;re getting tested for the novel coronavirus, make sure to note your CT value in the test report.&nbsp;The CT count or the cycle threshold is a number mentioned in your RT-PCR test, indicating the level of seriousness of the infection.&nbsp;In simpler terms,&nbsp;the CT count tells you whether you are&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;positive or not and to what extent the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;has spread in&nbsp;your&nbsp;body.&nbsp;
As samples move through cycles, the sooner the virus is detected, the higher the viral load is supposed to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;
According to the ICMR,&nbsp;35 is the number to confirm the presence of virus infection, which means if a person has a CT value of 35 or more, then they do not have Covid-19.&nbsp;People with&nbsp;a CT value of&nbsp;25 to 34&nbsp;are said to&nbsp;have mild signs of infection. But if this value is 24 or less, then the condition of such a patient can be very serious.&nbsp;
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the three basic symptoms of this viral infection identified by the World Health Organization was a cough. A patient

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the three basic symptoms of this viral infection identified by the World Health Organization was a cough. A patient recovering from COVID-19 could have either a dry or a wet cough to deal with.
Managing the cough, clearing it out properly and being able to breathe freely again is a big part of the recovery process that every&nbsp;patient has to go through. Maintaining a good COVID-19 recovery diet packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can surely help deal with the cough to some extent. Here are a few tips recommended by the National Health Service that can help you manage both types of cough.
Tips to manage a dry cough
A dry cough can put a lot of strain on your throat and make sleep next to impossible. Cover your mouth with your arm when you cough and wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
1. Drink plenty of water, especially lukewarm water throughout the day as staying hydrated is absolutely essential. You can also drink warm water with lemon and honey, kadha, clear broth or eat some yummy soup.
2. Swallowing may be difficult when you have a dry cough and inflammation, so take small sips of fluids instead of gulping them down.
3. In case you don&rsquo;t have any warm fluids nearby and your throat feels dry, swallow your saliva repeatedly to soothe your throat.
4. Steam inhalation and gargling with saline water is a must if you want the dry cough to disappear quickly. Pour hot water in a bowl, put your head over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the steam. You can also use a steam inhalation machine.
 Tips to manage a wet cough
Having to spit out your cough and phlegm frequently makes a wet cough very difficult to handle. It&rsquo;s important that you take every precaution and dispose of your phlegm safely to prevent the spread of the virus.
1. Don&rsquo;t lie on your back while sleeping or resting. Lie on either side with your head elevated on two-three pillows, this will help you get some relief from the cough.
2. It&rsquo;s important that you walk a bit around your room to clear out your chest.
3. Drink plenty of warm and lukewarm fluids to loosen the mucus in your lungs and release the cough faster. Drink warm water, herbal tea, broth and eat soup to facilitate this.
4. Steam inhalation, when taken thrice or more during the day, also helps loosen the phlegm in the lungs and clear it out.

If you’ve been trying to eat up to strengthen your immune system, here’s one thing that you would probably benefit more by eating less.

If you&rsquo;ve been trying to eat up to strengthen your immune system, here&rsquo;s one thing that you would probably benefit&nbsp;more&nbsp;by eating less.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Researchers have found that the amount of salt you eat can impact your immunity.&nbsp;Publishing&nbsp;in the journal&nbsp;Circulation, the team found that a high intake of salt can disrupt&nbsp;mitochondrial respiration and suppress immunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sodium can accumulate at inflammation sites in the body and affect the functioning of innate and adaptive immune cells, found the team.&nbsp;So, the less you reach for the salt shaker, the better it is for your health. In fact, salt also raises blood pressure and thereby increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.&nbsp;
So how much is too much? According to researchers from the study, &lsquo;adults are recommended to limit their daily intake to five or six grams at most. The calculation includes the salt that is hidden in processed foods.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Learn how you can do the Bhramari Pranayama at home to increase your body's Nitric Oxide levels with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn how you can do the Bhramari&nbsp;Pranayama&nbsp;at home to increase your body's Nitric Oxide levels with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika&nbsp;Chopra.&nbsp;

According to a recent TOI report, more than 70,000 people across the country reached out to a mental health helpline in the last financial year, indicating the imp

According to a recent&nbsp;TOI report, more than 70,000 people across the country reached out to a mental health helpline in the last financial year, indicating the impact of the&nbsp;Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on people's psychological state.
The Mpower helpline, which has an ongoing tie-up with the Government of Maharashtra and the BMC, received maximum calls from people between the ages of 26 to 40 years which included teachers, corporate employees, students and even farmers.
As per the&nbsp;Mpower helpline spokesperson, 70% of all callers in the past year were male. Nearly, 25% of the callers reported stress and anxiety related to career, health and exams. About 8% of the calls were related to relationship problems and a large number of people also called to seek help for their anger management and addiction problems.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mpower helpline said that things have changed this year. With increasing instances of younger children contracting&nbsp;Covid, there is a whole new spectrum of anxiety amongst parents with regard to child mortality.

Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate across the country. In view of this, the Centre has released guidelines for people who have recovered from COVID-

Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate across the country. In view of this, the Centre has released guidelines for people who have recovered from COVID-19 and want to donate plasma to other infected patients.
If you aren't aware, plasma therapy is a procedure, wherein the blood of a person who has recovered from the coronavirus infection is extracted and injected into a patient suffering from the disease. The plasma contains antibodies that can help the patient fight the deadly pathogens and recover from the disease. Follow these guidelines before donating plasma to COVID-19 patients.
1. Always carry a hard copy of your COVID-19 negative report and Aadhar Card (front and back). The RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test should be within 4 months of the day of donation.
2. A person can donate plasma:
&gt;14 days have passed after a Covid-19 positive report, if asymptomatic
&gt;14 days after symptoms have disappeared, if symptomatic.
3. Women who have ever been pregnant cannot donate COVID-19 plasma.
4.&nbsp;A person who has received COVID-19 vaccination will not be able to donate plasma for 28 days from the date of vaccination.
5. A person can not donate if he/she does not have enough antibodies present in their blood.
6. Contact the hospital prior to your visit and inform them of your plans and ask for any additional information they might have on the matter.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Learn the correct way to do pronal breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn the correct way to do pronal breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.
<ol>
<li>Begin by lying on your stomach</li>
<li>Place pillows under your chest, pelvic region and legs</li>
<li>Keep enough space between your belly &amp; base to allow expansion</li>
<li>Rest your head on your arms or on any side that feels comfortable</li>
<li>Breathe in through your nose &amp; exhale from your mouth</li>
<li>Focus on your stomach pushing up &amp; down as you breathe</li>
<li>You can do this for 2 hours at a time</li>
</ol>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Taking advantage of the short supply of Remdesivir, some people were found selling the drug at highly inflated prices in the black market. For those who are not aware,

Remdesivir injection is prescribed for Covid-19 patients who exhibit severe symptoms. Taking advantage of the short supply of Remdesivir, some people were found selling the drug at highly inflated prices in the black market. Fake Remdesivir injections have also been seized by police at many places.
To curb such instances, IPS officer and DCP of the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, Monika Bhardwaj took to Twitter and posted tweets pointing out the difference between a genuine Remdesivir&nbsp;injection and a fake version. These are simple checks to identify a fake Remdesivir jab from the genuine one.
1. Fake Remdesivir packages do not have &ldquo;Rx&rdquo; written on them just before the name of the injection.
2. There is an alignment error where the brand name of the product is written. Note the gap on the package of fake and genuine Remdesivir injections, the fake one has an increased gap.
3. There is a capitalisation error in the third line written on the package in the word 'Vial'. The genuine package has the letter 'V' capital&nbsp;while the fake one has a small 'v'.
4. Just below the warning label, key information &ldquo;Covifor [brand name] is manufactured under the license from Gilead Sciences, Inc&rdquo; is missing on the fake injection package.
5. There is a spelling error in the full address on the package containing the fake Remdesivir injection, it spells Telangana as &ldquo;Telagana&rdquo;.
6. There is another capitalisation error below the brand name (COVIFOR) in the word &ldquo;Vial". The genuine package has the letter 'V' capital while the fake one has a small 'v'.
7. On the backside of the box, the &ldquo;Warning&rdquo; label is red in colour on the genuine package whereas the fake one has a black colour warning label.
8. One more capitalisation error is found at the backside of the box in the word "India". The genuine package has the letter 'I' capital while the fake one has a small 'i'.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

We have always heard about the advantages of drinking hot water but did you know consuming it frequently can have a detrimental effect on your health. These days, peopl

We have always heard about the advantages of drinking hot water but did you know consuming it frequently can have a detrimental effect on your health. These days, people are having it daily to prevent the deadly coronavirus. Always remember, too much of anything can affect you in the wrong way. Here are some side effects of drinking too much hot water.
Increased load on kidneys
Your efficient kidneys have a strong capillary system to flush out excess water and toxins from the body. Consuming too much hot water will not improve or fasten this flushing process. In fact, excess consumption will increase the workload, which can have a dangerous effect in the long run.
Damage internal linings
Frequent consumption of hot water can cause internal scalding on the linings of the organs, it can also burn your lips, mouth and tongue. Make sure you check the temperature of the water before drinking, it&rsquo;s better to consume it warm rather than hot.
Imbalance water concentration
It is said that drinking too much hot water, even when not thirsty, can cause an imbalance in the water concentration in the body. Also, too much water at a time can cause swelling of the brain cells, which in turn could be perilous for a human.
Dilution of electrolytes in blood
If there is excess water in the system, the electrolytes in the blood can become more diluted than those in the cells. This will result in the swelling of your cells which can cause headaches and other problems.
Disturbs sleep
Too much consumption of hot water causes an imbalance in your sleep. Avoid drinking hot water before going to bed as it would disrupt your sleep with frequent urination.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a serious impact on many people, including cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Currently, the biggest worry gripping

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a serious impact on many people, including cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Currently, the biggest worry gripping them is whether getting vaccinated against this virus is safe or not, as they have a different level of resistance &amp; disease-fighting power.
Dr. Anil Heroor, Head of Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund &amp; Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi shared with Indian Express, the dos and don&rsquo;ts for Cancer patients before getting the jab. So, here&rsquo;s what you need to know.
There are two elements to this discussion. One for Cancer survivors and the other for those undergoing cancer treatment. For Cancer survivors, it is best recommended that they take the vaccine as they are already on the path to recovery.&nbsp;
Patients who have undergone cancer surgery
Such patients should consult their doctors before getting vaccinated. One&rsquo;s type of cancer and treatment determines the risk factors, benefits, timelines and what one should know before receiving the first dose.
Patients receiving chemotherapy
Patients undergoing treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiation should go for Covid vaccination after taking a gap of 5-7 days from their last session. It is important to take the vaccine at a time when your white blood count (WBC) and blood platelets are not low. Therefore, a Complete Blood Count (CBC) needs to be done before getting vaccinated.
Patients with leukemia
It is recommended that patients with leukemia should delay vaccination until after the completion of chemotherapy treatments such as induction therapy which is given for acute leukemia. Also, they must consult their doctor before getting vaccinated.
Patients undergoing stem cell therapy
Patients who are within three months of an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant or CART Cell Therapy, should go for vaccination after consultation&nbsp;with their doctor. In addition, those with severe Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) and those with low B-cell counts should discuss with their provider whether vaccination should be delayed.
Patients who have undergone breast cancer surgery
Vaccination is usually given on the left shoulder but if a person has undergone left breast removal, the vaccination should be taken on the right shoulder. If both breasts have been removed, then the vaccine shot should be either taken on the thigh or the hips.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Loss of smell is one of the most prominent symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Among many other losses, the pandemic has left people with a lingering loss of s

Loss of smell is one of the most prominent symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Among many other losses, the pandemic has left people with a&nbsp;lingering&nbsp;loss of smell even after recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If your sense of smell is worrying you, experts say you should not use steroids&nbsp;to treat Covid-related smell loss&nbsp;and try &lsquo;smell training&rsquo;&nbsp;instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The international panel of smell experts recommend 'smell training' - a process that involves sniffing at least four different odours twice a day for several months.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Writing in the journal&nbsp;International Forum of Allergy &amp; Rhinology, the team said&nbsp;&lsquo;around one in five people who experience smell loss as a result of Covid-19 report that their sense of smell has not returned to normal even eight weeks after falling ill.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In such a case, many doctors are prescribing drugs to help alleviate the problem but&nbsp;these steroids&nbsp;have well-known potential side effects including fluid retention, high blood pressure and problems with mood swings and behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is why smell training is a much better, cheaper and side-effect-free alternative. The therapy works by using neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to reorganise itself to compensate for a change or injury. The key is to go and smell distinguished but easily&nbsp;recognisable and familiar smells.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Prof Philpott added that their research shows that 90% of people fully recover their sense of smell after six months.&nbsp;
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If you’ve been feeling not great but also not greatly despondent, just somewhere in the middle lately, you’re not alone! This feeling of empt

If you&rsquo;ve been feeling not great but also not greatly despondent, just somewhere in the middle lately, you&rsquo;re not alone!&nbsp;This&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;of emptiness that is&nbsp;hard to describe and even harder to shake&nbsp;off&nbsp;could be an unexpected by-product of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts say.&nbsp;
Even if you&rsquo;ve never been infected by the coronavirus or suffered from a major&nbsp;period of grief during the pandemic so far, the feeling can still creep&nbsp;up&nbsp;on you.&nbsp;The official term for it is &ldquo;languishing&rdquo;,&nbsp;according to&nbsp;a Wharton professor.&nbsp;Writing in the New York Times,&nbsp;the professor&nbsp;described&nbsp;&lsquo;languishing&rsquo; as a &lsquo;sense of stagnation and emptiness.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is believed that the endless anxieties&nbsp;associated with the pandemic, complete disruption of real-time social connections as well as&nbsp;a near-blurred sameness&nbsp;of each&nbsp;day are all to blame.&nbsp;
Interestingly, the term languishing was coined&nbsp;in 2002&nbsp;by&nbsp;psychologist Corey Keyes who defined it as&nbsp;&lsquo;people who are not mentally ill but are not flourishing.&rsquo; In a 2002&nbsp;paper, he&nbsp;wrote that languishing may be understood as a life of quiet despair that parallels accounts of people who describe themselves and life as &ldquo;hollow,&rdquo; &ldquo;empty,&rdquo; &ldquo;a shell,&rdquo; and &ldquo;void.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to Covid-19, this &lsquo;blah&rsquo; feeling is just our life now.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;what can we do?&nbsp;
The NYT article suggests that trying to accomplish small but achievable projects may help.&nbsp;Go for things that engage your mind and take away your attention from the crisis. This could mean&nbsp;solving a puzzle or even&nbsp;watching a TV show with a riveting storyline.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Experts also recommend journaling your thoughts and feelings. You could write a&nbsp;gratitude&nbsp;letter&nbsp;or&nbsp;just&nbsp;make a list of things you feel grateful about.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If writing isn&rsquo;t your jam, painting, drawing or really any creative outlet that you enjoy will do the trick just as well.
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Chinese researchers convicted in gene-edited baby case

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