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How is the new Wuhan coronavirus different from the old? Key differences between SARS-CoV-2 and HKU5-CoV-2

Five years after SARS-CoV-2 triggered a worldwide pandemic, leading to widespread devastation, another bat-borne coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 - a distant cousin of Covid-19 has been discovered in China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology. It has caused concern as the new bat coronavirus is capable of binding to the ACE2 reception in human…

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2025

What you didn’t know about HbA1c: Are you misinterpreting your blood sugar results?

HbA1c isn’t just a number to glance at, compare to standard levels, and decide if someone is diabetic. While that’s often what we do when reviewing a blood sugar profile, the story behind this value runs much deeper.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024

Why is India becoming the breeding place for pathogens with potential of starting an epidemic?

There have been rising cases of new diseases in recent times. What's making India a breeding place for novel pathogens? The emergence of these pathogens is a matter of serious concern as many of them have the potential to start a pandemic, if not controlled properly. The stealthy nature of…

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

How do I know which supplements I need to take?

When the question is about buying the right supplement we often end up with so many options. For the same nutrient there are several brands marketing it. So the onus is on us to find the right kind of supplement.

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2023

World Health Day: Doctors explain important medical tests you should get in your 20s, 30s and 40s

The past few years have shown us how precarious life can be. Post-pandemic people have become more aware of their health.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2023