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सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल एक वीडियो में ये दावा किया जा रहा है कि मास्क के अंदर बारीक कीड़े होते हैं, जो सांस के रास्ते शरीर में जा सकते हैं और उसी से लोग मर रहे हैं. डॉक्टर और हेल्थ एक्सपर्ट्स के मुताबिक, जिन्हें बारीक कीड़े बताया जा रहा है, वो असल में फाइबर के धागे हैं, जिनका कोई नुकसान नहीं है. 

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एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर हो रहा है, जिसमें नींबू के रस को नाक में डालकर कोरोना को ठीक करने का दावा किया जा रहा है. हालांकि, क्विंट फिट ने पड़ताल में ये दावा झूठा पाया. फोर्टिस हॉस्पिटल शालीमार बाग के डॉ. विकास मौर्या ने बताया कि नाक में नींबू की बूंदें डालने से आपका कोरोना ठीक नहीं होगा. 

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Mohana Baidya, a psychologist and a councellor: Did we have an influx of cases? yes. Was it stressful? absolutely!

Simran Kalra, a Therapist in Delhi: The most challenging part of 2020 was being the therapist and a patient.

Kamna Chhibber, Mental Health, Fortis Healthcare: The most important thing is to know your limitations. 

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Parents of kids with Down syndrome talk to FIT about some misconceptions associated with the condition, and what new parents should know about caring for their kids with the condition. We also speak to Anita Menon, a model and an artist, who also happens to have Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome, a genetic condition, is often dismissed as a life-ending 'mental illness'. Parents are told to not 'expect much' from their kids, that they won't be able to do much, or live normal lives. But as Anita, and other kids with Down Syndrome prove, the reality is far from it.  

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National Science Day 2020: What makes the perfect body? Can we take inspiration from the natural kingdom to get a better body? Devina Buckshee from Quint FIT speaks to The BBC's Gareth Cornick to find out what scientists think makes the most beautiful, functional body.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are easily preventable, manageable, and treatable - if only we talked more about them. Saakhi Chadha from Quint FIT speaks to Dr Nivedhita Manokaran, a Dermatologist, Venereologist and Clinician in Sexual & Reproductive Health & HIV Medicine, who takes us through the basics. 

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Parenting Podcast: How do we navigate the lives of our kids online during the pandemic? A conversation with author Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava about cyber bullying, teen suicides, self harm, body shaming among India's teens. Her  book is Shamed, Stoned, Depressed: An Explosive Account of Secret Lives of India's Teens. 

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World Mental Health Day 2020: The lockdown has been ongong for several months, and it is difficult for everyone. Adjusting to the 'new normal', the isolation and the uncertainty have caused an increase in our anxiety and depressive episodes.

How are people with mental illnesses dealing with this time? For some, like Isha, lockdown has wornsed her anxiety and BDP diagnosis and pushed her to the edge of darkness. But for Maria, the lockdown provided an escape from her unhealthy routines and forced her to reckon with her emotions and behaviour patterns. "I had to really sit down with my emotions, and it has helpled me immensely. In lockdown, I could fous on myself without unhealthy distractions, and I was able to form healthy patterns. I exercise more often, my sleep pattern has become regularized, my online therapy helps as I was anxious to go in person before, and I have found healthy outlets like cooking."

Dr Ruksheda Syeda, a clinical psychiatrist said that different disorders and people have different reactions. For those with social anxiety, this time has been a blessing. Some people with psychiatric issues like depression and anxiety have gotten worse. "It has been different, for some economic pressures have pushed them into depression. For others, the option of online therapy has been a huge boon."

Watch FIT's podcast to find out how people are dealing in this time?

How has the media's misrepresentation of mental illness affected people with mental illness?

What do they say for being a better ally?

And how to best take care of our health during this time? Hear from 3 unique perspectives.

Dr Ruksheda Syeda, Clinical Psychiatrist

Isha, 20-year-old with BPD

Maria, Lawyer with BPD

Host and Producer: Devina Buckshee

Podcast Editor: Abhishek Sharma 

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Dr K Srinath Reddy also spoke about how, "we should not shy away as a nation from facing the possibility of a community transmission." He also mentioned that herd immunity cannot possibly be a public health strategy. 

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In our series of expert talks on COVID-19 in India, we are speaking with Mr Mathew Varghese, India's polio warrior, who fought a long battle to help eradicate polio from the country. As a public health expert, Dr Varghese explains in detail, the problem with lockdowns, vaccines, repurposed drugs and India's coronavirus response. 

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