Last Updated: September 10, 2024, 15:44 IST Children using saline nasal drops had cold symptoms for an average of six days while those with other treatments had symptoms for eight days. (News18 Hindi) According to a report by the New York Post, researchers at the University of Edinburgh in UK, have found that hypertonic saline …
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 4, 2024 16:32 IST Respiratory illness cases see an uptick during winter. In the cold months, outpatient departments (OPDs) are flooded with most people complaining of viral infections like the common cold and flu. Low temperatures cause the air to dry up, weakening the human body’s immune system. Moreover, viruses tend to …
Wear warm, cosy clothing and avoid being exposed to the cold as much as possible. (Image: Shutterstock) The fall and winter months often herald the downside of winter in the form of illness and health problems. As much as we look forward to winter dressing, scrumptious meals, celebrations, and even vacations, we cannot ignore the …
Winter is a welcome relief from the prolonged summer heat, but the cold weather despite its charm has its own challenges. While the chilly months provide the opportunity to nourish well and exercise more, it is also the season when illnesses are on rise due to reduced immunity. Besides, in winter our body has to …
Tanja Ivanova | Moment | Getty Images Temperatures are dropping and germs are spreading, which means people are looking for ways to bolster their immune system and fight off sneezing and coughing. While over-the-counter medications are a common way to ward off sickness, recently the Food and Drug Administration found that a key ingredient in …
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers conducted a systematic review to understand the occurrence of immune imprinting in the antibody responses of the host to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its impact on the effectiveness of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccination programs. Study: Immune imprinting …