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The role of Vitamin C in fighting COVID-19 pandemic

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The role of Vitamin C in fighting COVID-19 pandemic

Vitamin C levels in white blood cells (immune cells) are ten times higher than in plasma, which indicates functional role of the vitamin in these immune cells. By Dr. K. Arul At the outset, I would like to remind everyone that the flu (Influenza) affects over ten lakh people every year and as many as … Read more

Eliminating gender gaps key to better public health

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Eliminating gender gaps key to better public health

Gender disparity in India is a hard reality. (Representational image: Reuters) By Sanjay Zodpey & Preeti Negandhi At a global level, India’s recent performance with respect to gender has been dismal. The World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap global report of 2019 published country ranks on various parameters related to gender disparities such as political empowerment, … Read more