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Healthwise is a weekly podcast that brings you up to speed with the top of the mind Health, science and environment issues. You"ll hear experts who"ll help you better understand policy. So that you can make better choices, healthwise. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you be HT Smartcast.

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00:09:50

26: Covid rumours shared more than the truth

Healthwise ·

2020/08/12

In this episode of Healthwise, Sanchita Sharma (@sanchx), Health & Science Editor at HT will talk about the rumours, fears, conspiracy theories about coronavirus which are spreading rapidly among us, either through our social media accounts or some other source of fake news. Keep a check on your facts and stay safe!

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00:08:56

25: Can children spread coronavirus disease?

Healthwise ·

2020/08/05

New research shows that infected children have as much coronavirus in their nose and throats as adults, with children younger with than five with mild symptoms having 100 times more virus than adults. In this episode of Healthwise, Sanchita Sharma (@sanchx), Health & Science Editor at HT will talk about 'Can children spread coronavirus disease?'

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00:10:40

24: Some good news on vaccines, but beware of fake news

Healthwise ·

2020/07/29

In this episode of Healthwise, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT, gives all the details about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccines, as much as this is great news it has its flaws too. She will also talk about the risks involved in the rapid process of developing the vaccine. Tune in to know more!

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00:11:16

23: Coronavirus spreads easily, but not deadly

Healthwise ·

2020/07/22

In this episode of Healthwise, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT, explains that even though the COVID-19 virus spreads easily and serological prevalence is high in most metropolises across the globe, not all is lost. The virus is definitely not as deadly as many other strains.

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00:11:07

22: Lowering coronavirus risk of good ventilation

Healthwise ·

2020/07/15

In this episode of Healthwise, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT, gives all the details on this virus whether it be its origin, rate of transmission, risk and ways to curb it. She answers the question with proofs and also provides suggestions for the same.

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00:09:43

21: Can coronavirus happen twice?

Healthwise ·

2020/07/08

In this episode, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health and Science editor at Hindustan Times, talks about the day and night hard work being put in by the scientists to find a cure that can put an end to the six-month-long fight against COVID-19. Not only this she also talks about the dilemma that scientists are in, to figure out whether people who have recovered from Covid-19 can get reinfected?

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00:11:17

20: Stop gender bias, save our girls

Healthwise ·

2020/07/01

46 million girls were lost to gender bias each year because of sex-selection biases. In this episode, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT takes a deeper look into this issue.

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00:11:08

19: Coronavirus: What we know more

Healthwise ·

2020/06/24

In this episode, Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT, gives us an overview of what we know about the Coronavirus and what measures to follow strictly amidst a frenzy of information available.

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00:09:39

18: Cheap and common cure for corona

Healthwise ·

2020/06/21

A cheap and easily available steroid has proven to reduce deaths by up to one third in severely ill patients with the Covid-19, according to a trial in the United Kingdom that now offers one of the strongest hopes of tackling a disease that has claimed more than 430,000 lives this year. Tune in to this episode to know all about the cheap and common cure for corona.

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00:11:07

17: Do fabric masks protect against Coronavirus?

Healthwise ·

2020/06/11

Confused about what kind of masks to wear? Scientists say it’s best to use a three-layer fabric mask in public places to stay safe from coronavirus disease. But if you’re over 60 years or have chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, or heart or kidney diseases, use a medical mask when social distancing of at least two metres is not possible.

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00:13:01

16: Yes! Malaria drugs prevent Coronavirus infection

Healthwise ·

2020/06/03

Hydroxychloroquine has given positive results in preventing the Coronavirus, sometimes even by 80%. Can this widely available and cheap drug act as a permanent therapy for COVID? How does it work? Listen in to know more.

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00:11:55

15: Does Vitamin D protect against Coronavirus disease?

Healthwise ·

2020/05/27

As Covid-19 cases surge across the world, data from 20 European countries showed that nations with low levels of Vitamin D had higher Covid related death rates. So how exactly does Vitamin D aid in the battle against Covid and is it enough to protect one from being infected by coronavirus?

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00:15:37

14: How can I beat stress during the pandemic?

Healthwise ·

2020/05/19

Everyone is stressed some time or the other, we all have off days and that’s fine, but consistent stress needs to be treated. Talking about your feelings with family or a friend help more than you realise, as do counselling and medication. Dr Samir Parikh explains the best ways to handle stress.

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00:11:30

13: India's new Coronavirus test named after a...

Healthwise ·

2020/05/13

India may soon have a new Coronavirus test named after a popular Indian detective. The current technology is not very affordable and does not give results for current infections. But Indian scientists have found a way around it. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT.

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00:05:26

12: Can't smell suddenly? You could have Coronavirus

Healthwise ·

2020/05/12

A sudden loss of smell and taste could be a sign of mild coronavirus disease. Very few conditions lead to sudden amnosia, or the loss of smell and taste. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT.

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00:06:05

11: Can lab-made antibodies stop the Coronavirus...

Healthwise ·

2020/05/12

Scientists in the Netherlands and Israel have separately created antibodies in the lab that can stop coronavirus infection. The Dutch team said it halted infection in a lab setting, while the Israeli defense minister announced they were found to neutralize the virus. To know more, tune in with Sanchita Sharma @sanchx, Health & Science Editor at HT.

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00:12:42

10: Is young India at greater risk of coronavirus...

Healthwise ·

2020/05/05

Early studies from China said people 60 years and older were at risk, but more recent data shows children are at equal risk of infection but have milder disease. 1.7% coronavirus cases are among children under 18 years, shows recent US data, but symptoms are milder. Children and young adults get the milder disease but are remain infective, so they must be protected. Social distancing and protection is a must for all age groups, including children.

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00:10:24

9: Are immunity passports an option to exit...

Healthwise ·

2020/04/29

Should governments start issuing 'immunity passports' to people who have recovered from Covid-19, as a major step towards reopening the economy? Sanchita Sharma looks at the pros and cons of this suggestion, in light of the World Health Organisation's opposition to the move.

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00:05:22

8: How coronavirus hides and survives longer in men |...

Healthwise ·

2020/04/22

Men are at higher risk of coronavirus infection, severe disease, and death, which shows data from China, South Korea, Italy, the US and India. The data shows how men have higher death rates than women in these countries. One of the major reasons is that the virus does not hide in ovaries which lower women's risk. The testes are reservoirs for the SARS-Cov-2 virus, where it hides to evade the immune system.

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00:06:30

7: Why India needs a lockdown till May 3 | Lockdown...

Healthwise ·

2020/04/15

PM Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 in view of the coronavirus disease. All neighborhoods, districts, and states will be monitored till April 20 to see how strictly the lockdown is implemented. But do restrictions like quarantine, social distancing and lockdowns work?

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