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Patricia Callahan  and   Sebastian Rotella (ProPublica) 09 April 2020
Royal Philips N.V. agreed in September to sell 10,000 ventilators to the U.S. for $3,280 each. It did not deliver. But the Dutch company just announced a new deal with the government. This time, it’s charging roughly $15,000 each.   The Dutch company that received millions of taxpayer...

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 April 2020
In a big relief to common citizens, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Indian government to make corona virus (COVID-19) testing free of cost in both government as well as private labs.   In an order, the bench comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice S Ravindra Bhat, says,...

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 April 2020
FastSense Diagnostics, a Pune based start-up incorporated in 2018, is developing innovative products for rapid disease diagnosis, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is currently developing two modules for detection of COVID-19.   Professor Ashutosh Sharma,...

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In a first for the country, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday made face masks as compulsory part of attire for all citizens in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune Metropolitan Region who want to move around in any public places for whatever reasons. In an order this evening, the...

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday termed doctors, nurses and healthcare workers as warriors in the fight against coronavirus and said they need to be protected.   The observation from the apex court came while hearing petitions concerning protective gear for doctors and healthcare...

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Dr Philip Kotler 08 April 2020
In thinking about mankind’s future, one can be either an optimist or a pessimist.    Let’s start with an optimistic mindset. Taking a long view of mankind’s history, humans have moved far beyond the Neanderthal stage and today Homo sapiens are the dominant human species. Humans have...

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A study that first claimed that anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment for the novel coronavirus and triggered US President Donald Trump enthusiasm for its widespread use, has now been slammed by the same group that publishes the journal in which the paper first...

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Moneylife Digital Team 07 April 2020
Under pressure from US President Donald Trump, the Indian government on Tuesday lifted its partial ban on export of hydroxychloroquine, used for treatment of malaria. However, the Indian government claimed that decision to lift the partial ban hydroxychloroquine was taken by the Directorate...

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Moneylife Digital Team 06 April 2020
Black day in India's Covid-19 fight, 693 cases and 30 deaths 06-04-2020 18:51 It was a black day in India's fight against the spread of coronavirus cases, as 693 new cases were found in 24 hours - the highest number in a day recorded so far, taking the total count to 4,067. Also, 30...

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Bharat Upadhyay (IANS) 02 April 2020
As the deadly coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) spreading rapidly, people are doing everything to keep themselves safe but what about your own abode?   To make your home coronavirus free, health experts have shared some tips such as cleaning all kitchen surfaces every time you finish...

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Moneylife Digital Team 30 March 2020
The prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in India is being monitored at the highest level and various actions have been initiated in collaboration with the states. In order to meet the requirement of personal protection equipment (PPEs), masks and ventilators, factories...

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Amid the new coronavirus scare are several health myths going viral on social media platforms and one of those is: Improve your pH levels as "the pH for coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5."   The message on WhatsApp reads: "All we need to do to beat coronavirus is to take more of an...

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Charles Ornstein (ProPublica) 30 March 2020
There isn’t enough evidence that decades-old anti-malarial drugs work for the treatment or prevention of coronavirus, but here’s what we do know so far.   President Donald Trump’s excitement about decades-old anti-malarial drugs to treat the coronavirus has touched off widespread...

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If you are wondering what messgaes to give your family and friends who could be stressed out due to the restrictions imposed in a bid to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, researchers have found out a solution that may work for you.   They found that during uncertain times,...

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Akshay Naik 27 March 2020
Intermittent fasting has been rapidly gaining traction for its ability to help people lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. Now, a new study shows that it can also promote good liver health.   Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that diet can positively impact...

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has Come up with an easy frequently asked questions (FAQ) to dispel myths and bring out facts about the Coronavirus. Here's a quick look.   1. Are patients with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension at increased risk to get coronavirus...

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Akshay Naik 20 March 2020
Researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia's first COVID-19 patients, showing the body's ability to fight the virus and recover from the infection. The study shows how the immune system of an otherwise healthy person was able to fight the virus, within...

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Akshay Naik 13 March 2020
Although eggs are an affordable source of high-quality protein, iron and unsaturated fatty acids, their cholesterol content has always given them a bad reputation. The association of egg consumption and cardiovascular disease risk has been a topic of intense debate over the past decade....

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Akshay Naik 06 March 2020
Want to live longer? The secret to a long life lies in restricting intake of calories, a new study has found. Eating less, or restricting intake of calories, reduces levels of inflammation throughout body, delays the onset of age-related diseases and increases survival.    This new...

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Akshay Naik 27 February 2020
Association between soy, dairy intakes and breast cancer risk has been inconsistent. Thus far, there have been no comprehensive studies to assess this fact conclusively. However, a new study, from Loma Linda University’s Adventist Health Sciences Center, has found that intake of dairy milk is...

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