Herd immunity may take away COVID-19 vaccine utility: AIIMS Director
AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said if there's "herd immunity" against COVID-19 in India, and if the infection doesn't transform or cause changes over the long haul, an antibody's utility won't be there. "We're figuring out how the infection acts throughout the following not many months and dependent on that a choice on how habitually the vac is required will be made," he added.
Russian vaccine arrives in India, video of it being unloaded from the truck
Russia's Covid vaccine. Sputnik V has shown up in India after Dr. Reddy's research centers got endorsement to direct late-stage trials of the vaccine in the nation. A video has surfaced via online media, which shows compartments with logos of Dr. Reddy's and Sputnik V. being dumped from a little truck. In light of interval results, Russia asserted the vaccine is 92% powerful.
People who eat chilli pepper may live longer?
People who eat red chili may live more and have an altogether diminished danger of kicking the bucket from cardiovascular illness or malignant growth (cancer), as indicated by the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020. Consumption of pepper may decrease the general danger of cardiovascular illness mortality by 26%, as per an investigation from four large, international studies.
Treatment changes for children with ADHD during the lockdown
Due to a combination of factors like the online learning environment, the prospect of social distancing for in-person schooling increased anxiety, and more flexible schedules, many caregivers are adjusting their child's ADHD treatment plans. According to a survey conducted by ADDitude magazine, about half of the responding caregivers have changed treatments for their kids in the past five months.
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test During Pregnancy
This is a blood test that tests for the Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) level in the mother. AFP is made by the liver of your unborn baby, and the amount of this substance present in your blood indicates whether or not your baby is at risk of health issues such as spina bifida, and anencephaly. It is usually conducted in the second trimester of pregnancy as part of the triple screen or quad screen.
What Kids Eat Around the World- Brazil Edition
As part of a national anti-hunger program, all public-school children get a free hot lunch every day at school. A typical meal might include rice and beans, meat, egg or fish and veggies like kale or potato, plus a fresh fruit juice like passionfruit or pineapple. A school feeding official in Brazil explained it best: ""School lunch is not an expense, it's an investment."
Which sport do you NOT avoid during pregnancy?
Stay near the surface of the water! Diving puts your baby at risk for the ""bends,"" harmful gas bubbles in the baby's blood vessels.
Swimming and water aerobics, on the other hand, are top exercises for pregnant women. They're safe, positive ways to get your heart pumping -- and the water supports your growing belly. Snorkelling is OK, too.
I think Delhi COVID-19 situation should come under control in 7-10 days: CM
Amid the pollution affairs in the national capital, Delhi, CM is quite very sure that the cases would come under control within next 7-10 days. "We are going to take several steps next week" CM adds, "Pollution is one of the main reasons behind the spike in cases in Delhi," Kejriwal further said. Delhi on Thursday reported 7,053 new COVID-19 cases, with highest one-day fatalities at 104.
Here is why prenatal dental care is essential for the mother and the baby
The nine months of pregnancy are no less than a roller coaster ride. Whether you are pregnant or not, it is necessary to have oral hygiene. In most of the pregnancy things get caught up into a situation where taking medications becomes a risk, so forget about getting a tooth removed or root canaling it. So, we hope now you know why is dental care essential, especially during pregnancy.
Toxic Foam Covers Yamuna As Delhi's AQI Remains 'Very Poor'
A thick layer of poisonous froth was seen drifting on Yamuna stream in Delhi's Kalinidi Kunj on Thursday as the air contamination in the public capital stayed in the 'exceptionally poor' class. The general Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 384, while permeability was decreased to exhaust clouds in Delhi.
Men are more forgetful than women
Do you know?
Men are more forgetful than women. This is because a part of the brain, called the hippocampus decreases in volume, faster in men than women.
Men are frequently accused of forgetting birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and even something as simple as taking the trash out. But they have developed this stigma for a reason, a new study suggests.
Children First Aid: Poisoning and harmful substances
Children are more curious than being notorious. They want to know how things work and how it tastes, and this might get them and you in a lot of trouble, instead of being hyper try not to mess things up. Stay calm, know what they have eaten, in how much quantity, and since how long. This is an elementary video directed by British Red Cross, ER no in England is 999 while in India it is 108
1 In 5 COVID-19 Positive Patients Are Developing Mental Illness: A Study Says
Almost 1 out of 5 individuals who've had COVID-19 are determined to have a mental illness inside 90 days, an examination study in The Lancet Psychiatry journal said. The oxford college study investigated electronic health records of 69.8 million individuals in the US, including 62,354 instances of COVID-19. Nervousness depression and sleep deprivation were generally primary complaints in patients.
High Courts Criticize Delhi Gov After the Rise In COVID-19 Cases
The Delhi high court on Wednesday lambasted the Delhi government for opening nearly everything regardless of the public crisis with right around 8,000 new Coronavirus cases every day. "What's with the Delhi government permitting all the un-lockdown when the cases are soaring? Why have you opened everything," further added-you are seeing the highs which no other state has seen.
Babies Have 300 Bones, while adults have 206 bones
Unlike adults, babies are born with 300 bones, which is almost 50% more. The bones fuse during growth that makes it 206. For example, the skull of the baby has several bones that overlap one another during birth to help the baby squeeze out. Babies also have a very soft spot on the head called the fontanelle. Before the skull grows ultimately, it is just a squishy and sensitive area.
What Kids Eat Around The World-American Edition
Indian parents might get furious just reading this, So, warning alert. But do you know that a midday school meal in America consists of a Hamburger? That's not all yet. A world-famous pizza brand supplies pizza slices at school too. To cover up the USDA standards they make a wheat crust with just a little of mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the top & They also get 1 packet of snacks with it.
Part of My Ear Is Removed Without My Knowledge During Nose Surgery, I Cannot Wear Earphones Now
A 31- year old woman from china, who went under a nose job found out that a part of her ear was also removed during the surgery without her consent. The outer ear, tragus and cartilage had been removed to support her nose job; she later found out that no more she could wear earphones.
