When should one opt for an IVF?
In Vitro Fertilizations is an expensive and time-consuming process, be it anywhere in the world.
Majorly IVF becomes an option whose egg counts are low, or partner's sperm viability has decreased. Which means a below-average sperm counts could also be a reason. If woman is under a medical condition such as endometriosis, fallopian tube disorder, or genetic disorder, one might have to go for IVF.
Fast Fact- You can See high Cholesterol!
It is possible to see signs on your body that you may have High Cholesterol. Xanthelasmata, or xanthelasma, are cholesterol-filled bumps that form under your skin. It can be an indicator of possible heart disease. The lesions can be found all over the body and tend to appear on the skin of older people with diabetes or other heart ailments
A mom-to-be actress gives major fitness goals to all the pregnant women
A post shared by a very talented Hindi film actress- Anushka Sharma doing a Sirsasana in her 3rd trimester goes viral. The Yoga pose was performed under the complete supervision of the yoga tutor and her cricketer husband.
Being active is one of the most accountable reasons for a healthy pregnancy, which the actress is trying to show and spread the word about.
The UK becomes 1st country to approve Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for widespread use
UK to become the first country in the world for the approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for unlimited use. Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has allowed the use for the emergency approval from November 9.
The Big Bull of the pharmaceutical industry has been racing for the COVID-19 vaccine to become the first in the journey of the recovery
Bihar gets seven ART centres on World AIDS Day
Seven new antiretroviral therapy (ART) centers were inaugurated by the State Health Minister, Mangal Pandey on the occasion of World Aids Day.
The event was organized by the Bihar State Aids Control Society (BSACS) in association with UNICEF, India. These centers will offer free HIV tests in all areas.
Currently, Bihar counts over 1.15 lakh of the population suffering from HIV/AIDS.
Government to Provide Fund of Rs 1 Lakh Crore to Boost Indian Pharma Companies
India stands an important position in the global pharmaceutical sector. Medicine production in India aims to grow by 9-12 per cent in the coming five years, wanting India to become one of the top 10 countries. This will make the country steer the industry to different levels.
The country has planned to set up nearly 1 lakh crore of a fund to provide a spark to the pharmaceutical companies by 2023
The adverse event kept a secret; vaccine volunteers feel betrayed
Participants in the Serum institute for the COVID-19 vaccine trials came out being betrayed for not knowing about the possible side effects that volunteers have faced.
Trial participants confirmed that none of them had been informed about the adverse event that occurred in Chennai on October 11. This case came out only because the participant threatened to file a suit.
Boy with Autism Gets Dog Who Changes His Life
Autism is a broad range of conditions that are characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. Several factors contribute to this behaviour, but what is lesser is the benefits of having a dog to an autistic kid.
Kids with autism face a positive outcome when starting living with a pet dog. Watch the video of his changing life.
WHO: Every type of movement counts towards better health
The world could have stopped up to 5 million deaths a year if people were more active. The new guidelines from the WHO recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of vigorous to moderate activities for adults, including people with chronic conditions. "Physical activity of any type and any duration can improve health and wellbeing, but more is always better," said Dr. Ruediger Krech, WHO.
The Lumen- Can This Device Hack Your Metabolism?
One holding The Lumen can get easily mistaken with it being a vape. A lumen is a tool that analyzes the metabolic activity from your breath and gives you a personalized dietary recommendation. The user has to hold the breath for 10 seconds and exhale deeply.
Where Lumen claims to improve metabolic flexibility is it worth investing the money? Read the article
Delhi govt reduces RT-PCR test price to Rs 800
The AAP government on Monday, November 30 ordered all the private laboratories to cap the price of RT-PCR coronavirus tests by private labs to 800INR from 2,400INR. This shall apply to all the samples collected by the private labs' hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Although government-based tests are free, this will help the ones who want to opt for trials from the private labs.
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ
Apart from all the essential functions Vit D plays in our body, one of them is regulating the brain development of the baby. While the baby is still in the uterus of the mother's body, Vit D passes through the placenta to provide the proper nutrition. The study in The Journal of Nutrition showed that higher Vit D levels might lead to greater childhood IQ scores.
Ways to Parent A Diabetic Child
Parents are the role models for their children. A child's mind is still growing and like a sponge. Once he sees you leaving a mindful life, following a healthy diet, routines and enjoying workouts, a kid will be more welcoming towards the change.
You know about the disease, so the key is to stay calm and ensure that there is no negative impact of any chaos on your child's health.
Chennai volunteer seeks ₹5cr for 'illness' after taking Oxford vaccine shot
A 40-year-old Chennai man has affirmed that he endured genuine neurological and mental side effects after he was injected with a dose of Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine on October 1. In his legitimate notification, he has looked for ₹5 crore pay and suspension of testing and assembling of the vaccine. The DCGI and institutional ethics committee of trustees have begun researching the case.
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.
