Clear The AirNew Study Ties Poor Air Quality to Covid19 Mortality Rates Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of death due to Covid19 by 20 times. By Anubhuti Matta
Meat ManiaUN Biodiversity Chief Calls for Ban on Wildlife Markets. But Is It Feasible? The coronavirus pandemic caused global outrage against open meat markets, but banning them isn't socio-economically viable, say some experts. By Devrupa Rakshit
Just Quit AlreadyThirdhand Smoke Is As Hazardous As Secondhand Smoke The smoke residue on walls, clothes, and other surfaces is particularly dangerous for children. By Anubhuti Matta
Fingers CrossedBlood Transfusions from Recovered Coronavirus Patients May Provide Effective Treatment, Doctors Say Transferring antibody-rich blood plasma from a Covid19 survivor to a severely ill patient may be the stopgap measure we need before a vaccine is available. By Devrupa Rakshit
What Is ItCabin Fever Is Not a Psychological Condition, But We’re All Feeling It Irritability, boredom, sleepiness or sleeplessness are common feelings associated with being in isolation for long periods. By Anubhuti Matta
Show Me The Money. Not.Study: Coronavirus Survives on Banknotes for Four Days, Surgical Masks for Seven Days New research shows the virus can survive up to seven days on plastic and steel. By Devrupa Rakshit
Test The WatersWhat Is Serological Testing and Why Is It Important? Testing for antibodies may hold the key to re-opening our societies safely. By Anubhuti Matta
End The ViolationUN Estimates Treating Medical Complications from FGM Costs $1.4 Billion a Year Women who undergo FGM are susceptible to infections, mental health disorders. By Anubhuti Matta
Missing The PointCentre’s Insurance Scheme for Healthcare Workers Covers Death, Not Treatment Costs Without adequate PPE supplies, healthcare workers are at dire risk and will need their own care covered. By Anubhuti Matta
Pro-Vaxxer PartyA New Study Offers One Explanation for Why India Has Fewer Covid19 Cases Than U.S., Italy Countries that administer the BCG vaccine at birth had 10 times lower incidence of Covid19 cases and fatalities. By Rajvi Desai
A New HopeBhilwara Provides India’s Model for Covid19 Containment Considered one of hotbeds of Covid19 cases in India until last week, Bhilwara has contained the spread with strict containment and aggressive screening. By Devrupa Rakshit
In HidingBacterial Vaginosis: a Genital Infection That’s Difficult to Catch Bacterial vaginosis is common and mild, but like any infection, it requires treatment. By Anubhuti Matta
Uncomfortable TruthsFertility Decreases With Age; We Can Say It and Still Fight Pressure to Procreate Acknowledging biological facts will help us find better solutions to gender inequality. By Liesl Goecker
On Trial BasisFour Countries Are Exploring BCG Vaccine’s Effectiveness Against Covid19 Covid19 deaths appear to be lower in countries that have a universal BCG vaccination policy in place. By Anubhuti Matta
Community ImmunityWhat Does ‘Community Transmission’ Mean, and Why Does It Matter? Widespread testing is the only way to stop a pathogen from spreading after community transmission has begun. By Devrupa Rakshit
Clean SweepIs Spraying Disinfectant in Public Spaces an Effective Way to Stop the Spread of Covid19? "Nobody goes around licking sidewalks or trees." By Anubhuti Matta
Battle of the SexesWhy Is Covid19 Killing More Men Than Women? Researchers believe exploring biological factors and lifestyle choices may lead us to answers. By Devrupa Rakshit
Wishful ThinkingCoronavirus Is Too Small for Air Purifiers to Capture and Kill, Say Experts Most air purifiers are equipped to capture particles 0.3 microns or larger. The coronavirus is 0.1 microns. By Anubhuti Matta
