India Begins Dry Run Of COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise In 4 States
India is set to start a two-day dry run of COVID-19 vaccine dispersion in four states: Punjab, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat on Monday. The activity will issue data entry in Co-WIN, an online stage for observing for vaccine delivery, testing receipt and distribution, human resource distribution, mock drill of meeting locales with test recipients, the public authority said.
Is organic food better for you?
Theory might say organic food is a lot healthier than a regular grown crop with pesticides and fertilizers. Fewer chemicals and additives sound like a no-brainer, but is it worth those extra pennies?
Research is not conclusive. While some say it has zero benefits other studies do say that organically grown crops are richer in antioxidants and vitamins & have 52% more Vitamin C. What's your theory?
Highest Level Of Microplastics Found In Molluscs Amongst Seafood
Researchers from the Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull have revealed that mussels, oysters, and scallops possess the highest levels of contamination due to microplastics in the sea. Although the health implications are still unknown, it has sure-shot harm to the human body. Plastic waste will triple to 155-265 mn metric tonnes per year by 2060, the study reveals.
Does Alcohol harms sperm quality and quantity- QnA
Whether you've been trying for a while or going to start a family, there's no time like the present to make some healthy lifestyle changes. When it comes to Alcohol and fertility, the focus is quite often on the woman. But a study shows its negative impact on male infertility too, & can be a major contributing factor in infertility, read on how Alcohol affects sperm mortality.
STEM Toys for Children – Benefits and Ideas
Children love toys, and rarely they can be separated from them. What if we utilise this time and make it fun along with providing knowledge to them? This is exactly where STEM toys come in; they help a child develop practical skills. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. These toys serve the purpose to make your child creative and stimulate curiosity, find out how.
Only half a beer can hamper hand-eye coordination: NASA study
If you think one or two small drinks won't affect your driving skills, read on. New NASA-led research has warned that hand-eye coordination in driving and other activities is compromised after consuming the equivalent of less than half of beer, for a person around 75 kg in weight.
WHO's COVID-19 updates app launches first in Nigeria
WHO has dispatched 'WHO COVID-19 Updates' application to give the most recent COVID-19 direction and updates in Nigeria. It will be dispatched in other English-speaking nations soon. The application assists clients with learning the side effects and discover approaches to assist pandemic aid projects, in addition to other things. It works with gadgets running iOS 9.0 + and those running Android 4.
NHS to try an antibody therapy to give 'Instant immunity' against a covid-19 positive patient
British researchers are testing another medication that could give instant resistance against COVID-19 to individuals who have been as of late presented to COVID. The immune therapy treatment by AstraZeneca has been managed to 10 individuals so far in the investigation, which plans to enlist 1,125 individuals around the world. Researchers trust the medication would give security for a year.
New Emerging Threat: A deadly fungal infection from Post Covid Patients
Covid has already impaired lives of many families and economies, with uncertainty in immunization plans, the health of many more people is at risk. There is a resurgence of yet another fungal infection that might be linked with covid. Mucormycosis, a more deadly fungal infection which is prey's s on the weakened immune system of post covid patients as reports describe. Swipe Left to Read More
The makeover of Food Items
A market full of junk food items with icing of HEALTHY over the top somewhere contributes to the rise in chronic health conditions. One should always have a look at the nutritional values too. Consuming Cholesterol-lowering phytosterols, Margarina instead of butter, labelled Low Carb food may have a negative impact on your cardiovascular health. Read more to know about the unhealthy food.
How negative language impacts children: Preschoolers and Toddlers
Your kids may speak to you the way you speak to them. Disciplining them with negative words is not that effective to make them understand as positive words are. Sometimes a simple "NO" is sufficient; on the contrary, positive language reinforces good behavior and thoughtfulness. Read more about common examples of negative words that we use and the neurobiological reasons for positive language.
You Have Been Warned: COVID Vaccines Guidelines
CDC " Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" on 14 December have released guidelines on what to expect with the covid vaccine. "No need to worry about the side effects", as shared by the volunteers that have taken the vaccines and the outcomes as explained by CDC, Read the article and learn about the covid vaccine and their possible side effects, be informed!!!
Medical History Oddity: Bloodletting Patients
"Blood Transfusion" You might be familiar with this medical procedure, the object is to save the patients from blood loss. There are some strange medical procedures that you may find odd "Bloodletting" is one of them, used by ancient Greeks and Romans, where they used systematic removal of blood to treat patient. Read more about this ancient therapeutic practice based on the theory of four humors
All which is taken away by COVID 19 from youth, "For Good"
No physical classrooms to attend to and being at home with loved ones can be considered gifts of lockdown. Covid has upturned our lifestyle; it has actually made some improvement too. Having more time at their disposal and living under the parent's supervision resulted in a decrease in drug abuse. Though this article relays the situation in the USA, similar outcomes are seen in India as well.
A Journey from frozen embryo to 6 Pounds and 13 Ounces
This year's October has brought us an out of ordinary birth of a child, possible because of the embryo donations and IVF technology. A female baby's birth after being frozen as an embryo for 27 years has changed the perspective of modern medical science. An edifying article is proposing how this technology works and the benefits it would serve for future generations.
Avoid using low quality masks
Avoid using low-quality masks, they have higher risks The outcome can be harmful to the one using a low-quality mask, Low-Quality Masks are like no masks at all. With Christmas nearing us we should not betray ourselves and the community's health and safety. Read this study article which gives you a complete insight on how good quality masks stops airborne infection and their efficacy with r
Drink sufficient water for a healthy life
Drinking water seems a normal thing, apart from quenching our thirst there are numerous benefits of water that we may not notice. It regulates body temperature, improves skin condition, augments brain functioning, and many more but to reap these benefits one has to intake the right amount of water. Read more to know how much water should you consume depending upon your weight, age, and activity l
Pregnant Women: Don't Hold in when expecting:
"Womens go through a lot of different health conditions during pregnancy and child birth. There can be some complication if not diagnosed on time can affect mother as well as child fatally. Any Un-controlled bleeding after child birth, complication with placenta, HELLP Syndrome, Sepsis, preeclampsia are some complications which can have life threatning results if not treated on time. Learn More ..
Is trauma processed differently in child compared to adults?
Childhood trauma chips away at a child's stability and sense of self, undermining self-worth, and often staying with the child into adulthood. This trauma can also impact a person into adulthood as they experience feelings of shame and guilt. Still, you as a parent can help him come out from it with a bittersweet experience. Listen to what Dr. Phoram has to say.
