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Before people overcome the aftereffects of the COVID-19, researchers have warned an outbreak of another dreadful disease. As per researchers, there might be a sudden outbreak of measles among children as almost 94 million children have missed their vaccine doses during the pandemic. The researchers also stated that poor economic conditions would aggravate the situation and measles outbreak could result in high mortality.

To avoid being infected by pneumonia one should follow personal hygiene suggests Dr. Satish KS, a senior consultant at Fortis hospital. He further added that one should get pneumonia shots from medical professionals and should wash hands regularly. Consulting doctor when experiencing chest pain, breathlessness, fever, and tiredness is also advised. Every year around 3.7 lakh children die from pneumonia in India, which is 50% of the deaths due… read-more

Expert nutritionists suggest that while sugary food like cake and cookies increases blood sugar levels they should be avoided in order to control anxiety. They even prohibit people from taking caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks which activates adenosine receptors in nerve-system. While the popular notion of “alcohol brings calmness” is negated by experts they even warn people against processed foods, smoothies without… read-more

Passive smoking increases the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers as well, according to health experts. "Almost 25% of all lung cancer patients are non-smokers," said Dr Ashu Abhishek, the senior consultant at Fortis Hospital. Pollution, genetic exposure and occupational exposure are some ways, through which a person can be indirectly exposed to nicotine that increases the risk. However, the doctor said lung cancer in non-smokers was less… read-more