NGT seeks report on Ghaggar pollution from 3 states, UT by January 31
The NGT has requested Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh to check out water contamination in Ghaggar stream and present a consistence report by January 31, 2021. The board has guided them to hold a gathering inside one month for brief activity and fixing responsibility for officials over their inability to actualize NGT's
The second wave of COVID-19 likely in January-February: Maharashtra govt
The Maharashtra government has said that almost certainly, the state will be hit constantly wave of COVID-19 in January-February dependent on what's going on in Europe. The public authority has requested that the specialists guarantee there is no lack of concern in testing. But the question is, has Maharashtra recovered from the first wave yet?!
Your birth weight can predict your allergy risk
Scientists have found that it is possible to tell how likely is your child to develop childhood food allergies or eczema based on baby birth weight. A 2019 meta-analysis done from the University of Adelaide by researchers say that for every kg increase in birth weight there are 44% increase in the risk of food allergies and a 17% increase in the risk of eczema.
More men are dying than women from Covid-19
The data collected from China cases revealed the death rate of 64% men and 36% of women from Covid-19. The same pattern is seen in worldwide. Several reasons proposed are
1.Women have greater immune responses than men
2. Higher antibodies than men
3. Estrogen a hormone found in women, protects against a wide range of virus infection
4. Men are more likely to engage in smoking and drinking
What is the vitamin K injection for, and will it hurt my newborn?
Without the vitamin K shot, newborns are susceptible to vitamin K deficiency bleeding. ""The symptoms can be blood in urine, stool, vomit, and prolonged bleeding after a circumcision,"" said Dr Loredo.
Babies are at risk for bleeding, which can lead to brain damage, even death. To prevent vitamin K deficiency, it is recommended a one-time vitamin K dose to all children at birth.
Tested COVID-19 positive due to faulty RT-PCR kit: Chiranjeevi
Apart from the fact that he is an actor, more important news is that how many such people would have been getting faulty results?!
Actor Chiranjeevi Konidela took to Twitter on Thursday to share that he has tested negative for coronavirus. He added that his earlier result, which indicated he's COVID-19 positive, was because of a faulty RT-PCR kit. Further thanked his fans for the concern.
Name the rash-Chalazion
If your baby's eyelid looks like there's a bump under it, they may have a chalazion. This is a painless bump or cyst that can appear under the upper or lower eyelid. The cyst is caused by a blocked gland in your baby's eyelid.
A chalazion is usually more annoying than painful for your baby. It should go away on its own after a month or so, though it can sometimes take longer.
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.
