What factors influence a person's height?
Height is to a great extent dictated by DNA. In any case, natural factors, for example, sustenance and exercise can influence development during development.
As children grow, they need proper nutrition and a lot of activity to enable their bodies to make the hormones they have to develop. Youngsters will encounter a development spray during pubescence after puberty bones do not develop.
WHO Asks for More Data on Oxford University and AstraZeneca Vaccine
As per the clarification by Oxford and AstraZeneca regarding the effectiveness of the vaccine for those who received half the dose is 90%, WHO needs more clarification. Previously their vaccine appeared to be 62% effective with severe side effects to which they developed the new dosage system.
The numbers are still too small to come on a conclusion""- Dr Soumya Swaminathan, WHO's chief scientist
Vaccination From sheer dedication to disease eradication
MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles. WHO appreciates India's contribution to mobilizing MMR vaccine campaign. This is only because of the people like Geeta Verma from Sapnot Village in Himachal Pradesh with their commitment and extraordinary work which also featured her as WTO's calendar Girl. Read more to get a brief insight into Geeta Verma's road to fame.
Immunity From COVID, Learn from other's mistake.
Winter bringing in the wedding season for Indians is a critical time. One needs to understand his responsibility COVID safety. A first hand news from a family living on the other side of the globe stating their experience to a visit at a family gathering. Even with the necessary precautions, many of the families have succumbed to COVID virus. Do give a thought it as we are not immune to COVID.
Healthy Veggies For Winter: Kantola also Known as Spiny Groud
Do not forget to include this vegetable in your diet this winter. Covid pandemic and decreasing temperatures bring in a hostile season. Our body needs nutrition that can fight against seasonal changes and develop resistance against COVID. Include this in your diet today, read more to know its antiallergic, antioxidant, antibacterial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Coronavirus When is it the best time to replace your masks?
Whichever masks you use, all have an expiry date. While it is uncertain to say the exact timeline as most of it depends on the type of the mask you wear-the fabric, one depends on the number of washes. If you have travelled a lot & been exposed to more people, then the replacement time will differ. However, it is always suggested to wear a 3-layered disposable mask as it asks for minimum care.
Why experiences are better gifts for older children
Experience is all that counts. A study from the University of Illinois at Chicago states that as children get older, giving them something they can experience (live through) instead of material things makes them happier. How do we connect this? Taking on trips and making memories will make them a little happier than giving them materialistic things while kids like the latter.
How to manage your child's ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive yet less spoken syndrome among Indian parents. Now that people are ashamed of taking their child to a doctor, what are the chances of getting them diagnosed or even treated? Zero.
Phoram Trivedi is a Consultant Psychologist & has a special interest in child psychology. Watch the video in a joint session with MobiHealth.
Toxic foam covers the bridge and river in Madurai's Sellur after heavy rains
We are playing with nature, the worst is yet to come, they say". Well, what worse can happen than watching fake snow over the river in Madurai in 29ﹾC. Locals in Madurai witnessed toxic foam on the parts of Vaigai river on Saturday. Fire officials were trying to spray off the foam. They are seen to control the foam in the water which has formed from the water itself- Irony.
What is IVF- QnA Time
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a procedure where the fertilization takes place outside the women's body in in-vitro condition. During IVF, mature eggs are collected from the ovaries(female) and are fertilized by the sperm (male). Then the fertilized egg (embryo) is transferred to the woman's body and is allowed to grow naturally as other pregnancies. One full cycle of IVF can take up to 3 weeks.
What Does Green Poop in Newborn Say?
There are many reasons for a green stool in newborns. According to Dr Palmer, one of the major causes of green baby poop is food intolerance; this can be something of a mother's diet or reaction to cow milk. If a breastfeeding baby isn't getting enough milk then it could also be one the many reasons. Read the article by parents.com and see what experts have to say.
What are the health benefits of fiber?
Besides keeping your intestines healthy and helping your body get rid of toxins, fiber helps you maintain regular bowel movements and helps prevent colon cancer. Fiber also helps control cholesterol and lowers insulin levels. Fiber moves food through your gastrointestinal system, helping reduce constipation and the risk of conditions such as haemorrhoids and diverticulosis.
PM visits Zydus facility in Gujarat as part of 3-city vaccine tour.
Executive Narendra Modi visited Pharma company Zydus Cadila's office in Gujarat's Ahmedabad as a feature of his three-city visit to audit COVID-19 vaccine development on Saturday. Zydus started Phase 2 clinical preliminaries of its immunization volunteers in August. PM Modi will likewise visit Covaxin producers Bharat Biotech's office in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune.
Breastfeeding Protects Mothers from Type 2 Diabetes
Research has found that breastfeeding improves insulin sensitivity and fastens glucose metabolism in mothers. Lactation has been found to boost the number and quality of beta cells in the pancreas, which is likely to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Breastfeeding for 2 months lowers the risk by one half and beyond 5 months by more than half.
Fish oil is not proven to improve heart disease.
Fishing for the answers of fish oils? A study published in the journal of the American Medical Association found that even a high dose of Omega-3 fatty acids does not reduce any chances of major cardiovascular events. Evidence is mixed and does not show the type of fish oil and the type of placebo used. More studies are required to evaluate the benefits of EPA fish oil.
India's Antigen rapid test is like 'flipping a coin'
One of the fastest-growing pandemics in the world, but also the least reliable tests being done in the country. Rapid Antigen tests are reporting false negatives in almost 50% of the cases. It is essential to point out the actual picture to the citizens as this is producing false hope and threatening further containments. Till date 26.5 lakh RA Tests have been done with 93.4 lakh positive cases.
Dog wanted to see the baby, so they took it to the hospital.
Pictures have gone viral on the internet showing grandparents meeting the newborn with a glass door between them in the US. A Twitter user mentions This gave me chills, such beautiful pictures to capture this life-changing moment," Twitter user commented on the pictures. "I love how they picked up the dog to see the baby," wrote another.
All the Women Who Feel Not So Ready for The Pregnancy Yet
Straight from the very famous gynecologist on how to use an emergency contraceptive pill by Dr Anjali. There are few drugs that could help in difficult times only when taken with caution and responsibly. The emergency contraceptive pill is one of them. While you take it, it is equally important to know its side effects. In this video, Dr Anjali has tried to explain the right way to use the pill.
