More than 1,200 children drop out of government primary schools in Punjab IN 2020
Around 1200 children have reported dropping out of the government elementary school in Punjab state the past year. The survey done by the government claims that the reason behind the dropouts remains the poverty and working with the parents. "Most of them live in slums... we have visited their places and have tried to encourage them to re-join schools"- Patiala District Officer
Do We Need Another Vaccine for The New Strain of Coronavirus?
"It's feasible that we might not need new vaccine shots unless the virus changes a lot. But I don't think that it is going to be an annual shot, based on what we currently know," Dr Gagandeep Kang. She further claimed that we do not need to inoculate the entire population. The virus won't magically disappear by just vaccinating 60% of the population. We need to focus on youngsters more than adult
14 New Cases of Mutant UK COVID-19 Strain Reported in India, Total Rises To 20
Combined 20 UK returnees to India presently have the new Covid strain, as indicated by service information. This incorporates the six who were reported to have the strain on Tuesday. Eight samples tested positive from NCDC, Delhi, seven from NIMHANS, Bengaluru, two from CCMB, Hyderabad, one from NIBG Kalyani close to Kolkata from NIV, Pune, and one from IGIB, Delhi.
Do You Know The Worst Time To Drink Caffeine?
Coffee just might be one of the most revered beverages of the modern era—and for a good reason. Black coffee enhances cognitive skills, helps in digestion, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. But, with so many benefits, there are cases and studies which show that drinking coffee at these timings could do no right. The article gives the timings which are considered worst to drink coffee. Swipe left
Focus on The Positive, Managing an Autistic Child
Every autistic child is different. So, if you have recently met any other mom talking of what has worked for her might not just apply to your case. Hence, what you could do? The answer lies in the title. Stay focused and be positive. Positivity can do wonders. You being confident in your child gives him a little more push to what he could achieve. Because autistic today could be a genius tomorrow.
5 Mind Games to boost creative thinking in kids' simple no-cost indoor activities for kids at home
The video is about simple no-cost indoor activities for kids, including 5 mini-games to boost creative thinking in kids. Pandemic has taught us many things, and we have learned to appreciate the tiniest resources we have, so why not use them! These 5 activities will not only help you bring up a creative child but will be fun, we promise.
How to Treat A Clogged Milk Duct, No It Is Not Mastitis Always!
Stop, drop, and roll. No, really. At the first sign of a clogged duct, you can start working on the issue. Messaging could be the best effective treatment. Start from the outer corner moving towards the centre of the breast. Breastfeeding, do not stop feeding as it might just unclog on its own, and soaking in warm water can also help. If you still feel the clog it's good to visit a doctor.
Parents Warned Of 'Sharp Rise' In Eating Disorders
Surveys from part of Great Britain suggest three to four-fold increase in kids' eating disorder cases than a pre-pandemic year. The eating disorder begins at a very early stage like they stop eating the food they enjoyed before. Specialists accuse pandemic behind the problem as kids are becoming more inactive with less outdoor activities. Such conditions might need medical or personal help.
Nurture your newborn in the pandemic, 6 easy ways
Becoming parents is one thing and bringing up a newborn is another. The mixed emotions and pandemic can be a little overwhelming and might result in wrong decisions. But you can be ready now! The Indian Express has got you an excellent article to be prepared in advance. It doesn’t stall over vital things, just like vaccines.
SII, waiting for the approval for AstraZeneca's Vaccine
Adar Poonawalla on Monday said his Serum Institute of India (SII) is anticipating that the British and Indian governments should support the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19's vaccine for emergency use in a couple of days. "You will be hearing some uplifting news from the UK very soon," he added. "By January, we ought to have the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine authorized," he further said.
This game can enhance the imagination power of your toddler
Pretend that your living room floor is the sea and that he has to get to the other side of the room without getting his feet wet! Scatter some pillows make him imagine it as water. Make some ships, mermaids, and sharks on the way. You can plan many more such games with the kid.
This could be a great game to develop the balance, imagination, and special awareness of your kid.
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Could dairy protect against hypertension?
A study, which appears in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, reached a surprising conclusion this year. As per the results, increased whole fat dairy consumption was associated with lower rates of metabolic syndrome along with chronic diseases like diabetes and blood pressure. Dairy foods and products are high in vitamins, minerals calcium, and other nutrients. Read more
Noida: Sharp drop in malaria, dengue cases
Gautam Budh Nagar has recorded a drastic drop in cases of dengue and malaria, from 427 to 27 of malaria & 27 to 26 of dengue in comparison to last year. With zero mortality cases due to the former diseases, the officials have credited sanitization drives conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and parallel anti-larvae drive to contain mosquito-borne conditions for the drop-in cases.
First 6 months of 2021 will see vaccine shortage globally, nobody can help that: SII CEO
Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla confirmed that the initial half-year of 2021 will see a Covid vaccine shortage worldwide. He added, "No one can help that. We will see dialing down by August-September 2021." He further stated, "We've 40-50 million dosages of Covishield stockpiled...We will deliver around 300 million portions by July 2021."
6 UK Returnees Found with New COVID Variant, Kept in Isolation
Six people returning from the UK to India, have been found positive with the new strain of coronavirus, known to be more infectious than 1st strain. All persons are in single room isolation with healthcare facilities in state governments, and those who came in contact with them are quarantined. Samples of the 3 returnees were tested and declared positive for the new strain in NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
What are the chances of twins with IVF?
An IVF Specialist Explains: "As per the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HEFA), one out of five pregnancies may bring about twins with IVF." This is normally on the grounds that during IVF various embryos might be embedded into your uterus to build the odds of twin with IVF. To avoid failure, more than one embryo is implanted which if gets a success results in twins.
Ten Things a Parent Can Do to Help Their Child with Autism
Thirteen years ago, our beautiful son, Justin, was diagnosed with autism, & was on the extreme end of the spectrum. I will never forget the day he was diagnosed – it was both comforting and overwhelming because I didn't know what to do next. I wished someone would have helped me out then. Here are some things I did that helped me, might help you too. Look out for no. 10. -Kimberlee McCafferty.
