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UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for Covid-19

UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for Covid-19

India Global Business Staff2020-09-18T10:29:52+00:00September 18th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

The UK has begun human trials of a new antibody treatment for patients hospitalised with Covid-19. As part of the government-backed Randomised Evaluation of Covid-19 therapy (RECOVERY) Trials, monoclonal antibodies, or potent laboratory-made antibodies, will be given to about 2,000 patients in the coming weeks to see if they are effective against coronavirus. The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalised with Covid-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

How certain colours evoke similar emotions for us all

How certain colours evoke similar emotions for us all

India Inc. Staff2020-09-17T06:53:58+00:00September 17th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

While it is known that people around the world associate colours with emotions, a recent study has found that from different parts of the world often associate the same colours with the same emotions.

Emotion vocabulary reflects state of well-being: Study

Emotion vocabulary reflects state of well-being: Study

India Inc. Staff2020-09-17T04:27:26+00:00September 16th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

Vocabulary that one uses to describe their emotions can be used as an indicator to know the mental, physical, and overall well-being, according to recent research.

Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull under strict Covid-19 curbs

Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull under strict Covid-19 curbs

India Inc. Staff2020-09-15T09:12:48+00:00September 15th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

From Tuesday, Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull – cities with a significant Global Indian representation – will fall under the government’s “areas of intervention”, with residents told not to meet with people from outside their households to control the spread of coronavirus.

Some insights into bouncing back from the stress of job loss

Some insights into bouncing back from the stress of job loss

India Inc. Staff2020-09-14T09:09:07+00:00September 12th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

The level of stress that hits with job loss can have a host of negative effects on an individual's well-being, which eventually may hinder their ability to become re-employed.

Does mindfulness hold the key to lower blood pressure?

Does mindfulness hold the key to lower blood pressure?

India Inc. Staff2020-09-11T10:54:47+00:00September 11th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

A team of researchers has now explored the possibility of whether mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure.

Romantic partners influence each other’s life goals: Study

Romantic partners influence each other’s life goals: Study

India Inc. Staff2020-09-10T11:13:46+00:00September 10th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

Over the long term, romantic partners influence each other's goals – that is, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid or achieve, so too does the other partner, according to a new study.

Calorie limits on food could help fight obesity, Covid-19

Calorie limits on food could help fight obesity, Covid-19

India Inc. Staff2020-09-09T10:28:00+00:00September 9th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

The UK government is encouraging the food industry to support a nation-wide effort against obesity, known to increase the risk from coronavirus, with voluntary calorie reduction guidelines to make it easier for people to choose healthier options in everyday meals and foods.

Why deceit and aggression won’t pay in the workplace

Why deceit and aggression won’t pay in the workplace

India Inc. Staff2020-09-08T09:49:05+00:00September 8th, 2020|iGLOBAL, iWellness|

People with a deceitful or aggressive personality in a workplace are not likely to retain positions of power in comparison to those who are generous, trustworthy, and generally nice, recent research shows.