By Associated Press WASHINGTON: Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids? No, experts say there’s no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it’s more contagious. …
Read More »How to update Apple devices to correct security flaw- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press Apple has released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers say could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any involvement of the owner. Here’s how to update your Apple devices. iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch — Plug in …
Read More »US study finds mothers’ diabetes may lead to birth defects- The New Indian Express
By ANI WASHINGTON: A study has found that maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Science Advances’. More than 3 million women of birthing …
Read More »Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LONDON: Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users can sign up for paid subscription accounts. The iPhone maker said late Wednesday that it’s making a small adjustment to its strict App …
Read More »Researchers define criteria for diagnosis of patients with blood clotting- The New Indian Express
By PTI LONDON: A group of researchers in the UK have defined criteria for the diagnosis of patients with blood clotting associated with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination. The paper, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, looks at symptoms, signs and outcomes of the first 220 UK cases …
Read More »The old new world: Edtech platforms teach senior citizens how to navigate the basics of a digital pr- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Before the pandemic hit, Ruchika Rana (name changed) had a packed calendar. She volunteered at an NGO thrice a week, met her kitty group and women’s clubs frequently, and ran her household and a retinue of servants with an iron fist. As soon as lockdown was imposed, …
Read More »Covid survivors report rise in hair loss post-second wave, say doctors- The New Indian Express
Express News Service BENGALURU: While post-Covid problems like myalgia fever, fatigue, shortness of breath were seen amongst many patients, doctors are now seeing worried patients coming to them carrying their bunch of fallen hair strands in paper bags or zip pouches. Hair loss is another post-Covid effect noted by doctors, …
Read More »Spotify confirms its plan to add AirPlay 2 support for iOS app- The New Indian Express
By ANI WASHINGTON: Spotify users might have to wait longer to get complete AirPlay 2 support on Apple devices. Though the company recently confirmed its plan to add AirPlay 2 support for Spotify’s iOS app has been delayed, despite that, the feature is still on its way, as the music …
Read More »Millet based diet can help in managing blood glucose levels- The New Indian Express
By ANI WASHINGTON: Eating a millet-based diet can reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, suggests a new study. The study indicated the potential to design appropriate meals with millets for diabetic and pre-diabetic people as well as for non-diabetic …
Read More »Check out the new app that aims to make medical tracking easier- The New Indian Express
Express News Service BENGALURU: If there’s one thing the pandemic has changed the world over, it’s the status quo that we had all taken for granted. Especially in the way we handle our healthcare needs; be it the over-the-counter drugs we relied on for every ailment or the family doctor …
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