The hands begin to show neglect and ageing earlier than most other parts of the body, because the skin on the back of the hands is thin and has few oil glands. The constant use of soaps and detergents can play havoc. The high alcohol content in hand sanitisers also cause dryness, flaking and peeling […]Read More
Dr Surabhi Siddhartha Are you mummy-to-be? Worried about what to do and how to stay in top shape at home during the period of lockdown due outbreak of coronavirus? If yes, set all your worries free and follow these vital tips. Exercise at home Walk as much as you can at home. You can also opt […]Read More
Team L&M Pune-based startup Weinnovate Biosolutions, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has developed an innovative non-alcoholic, aqueous-based colloidal silver disinfectant using its proprietary NanoAgCide technology. Designed for hand sanitisation and environmental surface disinfection, this advanced solution offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional alcohol-based […]Read More
Team L&M To disinfect surfaces (of various objects, personal protective equipment and more) from germs including bacteria and viruses, a first-of-its-kind product, CoronaOven, has been launched to contain or at least mitigate the chances of serious outbreaks like what the world faces at present. CoronaOven, launched by Log 9 Materials Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-headquartered nanotechnology […]Read More
Shobha Nihlani Lockdown doesn’t mean the mind is on lockdown. I have a to-do list that’s been collecting dust in my bedside drawer. I used to say: ‘If I have the time, I will do this or that.’ So now that I am confined at home, I have taken out that list and started on […]Read More
As a coach at Excalibre, I observe that the root of many people’s pain is ineffective communication. This tends to happen when people ‘act out’ rather than ‘talk out’ their feelings. One the most common forms of this kind of behaviour is called Passive Aggressive Anger. It is a deliberate and masked way of expressing covert […]Read More
While there are no medicines for Covid-19 as of now, it is highly advisable to take preventive measures which help boost our immunity in these challenging times. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system or immunity plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. For preventive health measures and boosting immunity with special reference to respiratory […]Read More
Team L&M A research team from IIT Kanpur, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is developing an advanced protective antiviral coating to enhance safety in medical masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the fight against COVID-19. The innovation focuses on creating a […]Read More
Team L&M For medical laboratory technician Yogita Kalra, the biggest takeaway from the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic is people around her becoming more responsible, more independent and more attentive. “That has been the biggest plus for me,” she says. Over the last month plus, Kalra says the workload has increased manifold as there are a […]Read More
Team L&M Health and wellness provider Indus Health Plus has announced a strategic collaboration with SRL Diagnostic (India) Pvt Ltd to expand access to COVID-19 detection testing services across India. The partnership aims to strengthen early diagnosis, prevention, and control of COVID-19 transmission through extensive testing facilities. Expanded COVID-19 Testing Across Multiple Cities In response […]Read More