Drugs and Supplements
Doctorless Clinics in Singapore
There are many reasons why someone would avoid clinics or hospitals. It could be out of embarrassment when it comes to stigmatised illnesses such as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). It could be inaccessible. In light of the pandemic, it could also be the desire to stay away from high-risk areas. But, there are now doctorless clinics…
Read MoreDifferent types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work
The COVID-19 vaccines have received doubt and skepticism. One of the main reasons was how quickly it took to develop them, thus, lacking the time to properly test for side-effects, compared to their other vaccine counterparts. This fallacy is further strengthened with news reports of various deaths and complications that occurred after receiving the vaccine.…
Read MoreKey Information You Need to Know About COVID-19 Booster Jabs
There is a lot of speculation floating around the net about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. In order to clear up doubts, we have invited two professionals- Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of infection prevention and Gabor David Kelen, director of the John Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response to explain what booster jabs…
Read MoreCOVID-19 continues to disrupt essential health services in 90% of countries, finds the World Health Organization
Some signs of recovery seen but a concerted effort is required to restore and strengthen health services A 2nd survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still significant disruptions to healthcare services, as reported by 90% of countries indicating they experienced one or more disruptions…
Read MoreHow do Vaccines Work?
2020 has been an unforgettable year, largely due to COVID-19 which has transformed the world as we know it. The global response has been a massive one, with efforts led by the World Health Organization and its partners. From tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, distributing vital medical supplies to those in need, they…
Read MoreHow India will play a vital role in developing and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine?
India is one of the biggest producers of generic drugs and vaccines in the world. It has manufactured major vaccines, for example, made doses against polio, meningitis, pneumonia, rotavirus, BCG, measles, mumps, and rubella, etc. There are around six Indian companies that are working on coronavirus vaccine. “While Zydus Cadila is working on two vaccines,…
Read MoreCoronavirus: First two patients injected in UK vaccine trial
It might be a little too early to start celebrating our freedom from the current lockdown. However, the first human trial in Europe of a Covid-19 vaccine has begun in Oxford. Initially, two volunteers were injected and were the first out of more than 800 recruited for the study. The study will have half the…
Read MoreTen tips to reduce risk of infections
Ten tips for reducing your risk of infections With the global spread of COVID-19, people are becoming acutely aware of their own health and susceptibility to infections. Maintaining a strong immune system is key to preventing repeated infections. The good news is that simple lifestyle changes can make a significant difference to your ability to…
Read MoreWhat to Eat to Build your Immune System to stay Safe from Coronavirus?
Many health food firms have seen an increase in demand for supplements, which helps to boost the immunity and respiratory health amid the coronavirus outbreak. But why not focus on a natural healthy diet and fight the superbug. It is good to include some natural source of anti-viral foods in your diet for example: 1. …
Read MorePsychedelic drugs show promise for treating mental health disorders
Admittedly, psychedelic drugs are not the type of drug you would expect your G.P to prescribe to you however, this may change in the future! With the recent buzz and large investment focus recently made in CBD oil, it may not be too presumptuous to predict that psychedelic drugs might make the same waves. Surely,…
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