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It’s been months that we all are stuck inside our homes and not be able to follow our routine esp our health routine. There are many memes going around the internet making fun that people will gain substantial weight before we get to move out freely. This might be somewhat true for most of us as cheat meals, eating at wrong times or not eating at all may add to the problem.

It is quite evident that, during this forced lockdown, many have developed cravings for cheat meals a bit more than their body might have bargained for. These food options may seem sinful but they’re secretly healthy and would also help in maintaining a balanced diet. Start cheating!

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Remdesivir – Is the Covid-19 treatment finally here?

Anika Gupta

There seem to be finally some good news coming our way on Covid-19 treatment. The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has indicated that ‘remdesivir’ could be a possible treatment for coronavirus. They said that there is evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might help patients recover a lot more quickly from the infection.

Although none of the drugs have been approved by the US FDA as yet, for the treatment of the coronavirus, an announcement is expected from the FDA for emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times.

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Corona – fact or fiction?

Roshani Makhija

In this tough period of coronavirus pandemic, there are a lot of questions in our minds. We also receive a lot of information on social media. Some of the received information though may sound logical, but might actually be incorrect. The problem is that any incorrect understanding of COVID-19 increases our risk of infections. So along with access to information, it is important to have a reliable source of information.

Here are some of the questions we have heard and responses from experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Covid-19 – What puts you at higher risk?

Roshani Makhija

COVID-19 is still very new, with limited information regarding risk factors, but some data is becoming very apparent based on the experiences in China, Italy and other countries. Based on currently available information older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Data from China shows that the fatality rate of healthy individuals having no underlying condition is 0.9%. Read about the conditions which significantly increase the fatality rates.

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Immunity boosters in your kitchen.

Sheena Mathur

Never in the past have we understood the importance of improving our immunity as much as we do now in the time of Covid-19. To fight the pandemic that’s making the world lose its sleep, we all are trying to take all precautionary measures like hand wash, proper hand sanitization, masks etc.

The social media is abuzz with tips on various combinations and medicines to deal with this pandemic, even as the best doctors and scientists in the world are still struggling to find an effective vaccination or cure for this. But to date there is no medicine or diet to completely eradicate your chances of enduring this.

The only way out till then is to boost our immunity. With lockdown and restriction on movement and lack of availability of food supplies, some of the tips have become infeasible, hence we thought to bring you ways to improve your immunity with the items at home and in your kitchen.

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Famous personalities who’ve quarantined themselves

Dhruv Shingeri

Many Bollywood / TV / Sports / Political personalities have chosen to self-quarantine themselves. Some have traveled, others have been exposed to those who have traveled and some are just taking precautions. Many celebrities have been very active on social media asking their fans to stay at home to stay safe, however, there are some who have openly announced their quarantine to set an example for their fans.

Here is a small list of such personalities who are truly being role models to their fans and followers.