Home Health Wellness Wellness on August 18, 2022 In April 2020, when coronavirus was in full swing and researchers and scientists around the world were looking for ways to prevent and treat the Covid-19 infection, some scientists were testing a century-old tuberculosis vaccine for its effectiveness against the virus and in favour of the immune system. [1] Data from a preliminary study during that time showed that the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, developed hundreds of years ago to prevent TB, is related to low mortality rates from coronavirus. Countries having a universal TB vaccination policy have a lower incidence of Covid-19 and deaths from the same. disorders-cure Covid-19 Patients At Risk Of Neurological & Psychiatric Conditions Two Years After The Infection: New Study The research was at a trial stage during the time, which is why it was difficult for the experts to confirm anything … [Read more...] about Century-Old TB Vaccine Could Be Effective Against Covid-19 And Other Infections: New Study
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9 Dangerous Side Effects Of Contact Lenses You Should Know
Home Health Wellness Wellness on July 3, 2019 Contact lenses are considered medical devices, which have been regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most people choose contact lenses over glasses because they have many advantages - they can adjust the amount of light entering your eyes for optimum vision, they sit directly in your eyes, so peripheral vision isn't obstructed, there is no fear of breakage, and so on. However, contact lenses have their own share of side effects too, which we are going to write about in this article. Side Effects Of Contact Lenses 1. Dry eyes Most contact lenses wearers suffer from dry eye problems. Wearing contact lenses reduces the quantity of tears and decreases oxygen levels to the cornea. This leads to itchiness or stinging pain, and irritation on the eyelid or the cornea and its surrounding tissues [1] . 2. Corneal abrasion Corneal abrasion occurs … [Read more...] about 9 Dangerous Side Effects Of Contact Lenses You Should Know
Asymptomatic Monkeypox: Its Health Complications, Vaccine And Dos & Don’ts
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on August 5, 2022 Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox an international public health emergency [1] . Delhi has reported a fourth case of monkeypox, bringing India's total number of cases to nine. A 31-year-old Nigerian woman tested positive for the disease, becoming the first woman in the country to be diagnosed with it [2] . A total of nine cases have been reported, four from Delhi and five from Kerala. When the world is still battling COVID-19, monkeypox cases have been reported in other parts of the world, particularly in the US and Europe. WHO describes monkeypox as a viral zoonosis, a virus transmitted from animals to humans, with symptoms similar to smallpox but less severe clinical manifestations. The most common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, which may lead to various medical complications. In … [Read more...] about Asymptomatic Monkeypox: Its Health Complications, Vaccine And Dos & Don’ts
Homemade Green Gram Flour Face Pack For Anti-ageing
Home Beauty Skin care Skin Care on August 7, 2018 Many of you might have this question in mind - can you actually slow down the early signs of ageing? And if yes, how? Early signs of ageing are influenced by a number of factors like overexposure to the sun, over usage of make-up, lifestyle, excessive smoking and drinking, etc. But there's nothing to worry. We have the solution to all your problems. Here is a DIY green gram flour face pack to treat wrinkles and fine lines at home. This pack is not only helpful in treating wrinkles but will also help you in treating other skin care issues like dark spots, blemishes, pigmentations, etc., due to ingredients like lemon and honey used in this pack. Ingredients Green Gram Flour Egg White Honey Lemon Juice How To Prepare? 1. Separate egg white from an egg and add it to a clean bowl. Benefits Of Green Gram Flour Green gram flour or otherwise called green … [Read more...] about Homemade Green Gram Flour Face Pack For Anti-ageing
World Breastfeeding Week 2022: Taylor Swift’s Song Has Therapeutic Effects On Breastfeeding Mothers, Study
Home Pregnancy parenting Basics Basics on August 4, 2022 The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual global campaign promoting breastfeeding awareness. In honour of the Innocenti Declaration of 1990, WBW is celebrated every year from 1-7 August. In 1992, World Breastfeeding Week was established with themes including healthcare systems, women and work, breastfeeding substitutions, community support, ecology, economy, science, education, and human rights. WBW has been aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2016. In addition, the World Health Assembly endorsed WBW as an important strategy for promoting breastfeeding in 2018. World Breastfeeding Week 2022 theme is Step Up For Breastfeeding: Educate and Support to raise public awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and elevate it to a public health obligation by encouraging organisations and countries to implement measures to preserve … [Read more...] about World Breastfeeding Week 2022: Taylor Swift’s Song Has Therapeutic Effects On Breastfeeding Mothers, Study
Mother’s Anti-Depressant Use Linked To Baby’s Speech Disorder
Home Pregnancy parenting Basics Basics on October 14, 2016 Children of mothers who used anti-depressants during pregnancy are at increased risk of having speech or language disorders, warns a new study. "To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the relationship between maternal anti-depressant use and speech/language, scholastic, and motor disorders in offspring," said one of the researchers Alan Brown, Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Mothers who purchased anti-depressants at least twice during pregnancy had a 37-percent increased risk of speech and/or language disorders among their offspring compared to mothers with depression and other psychiatric disorders who were not treated with anti-depressants, the findings showed. "We believe that our finding about children of mothers who purchased at least two SSRI prescriptions during pregnancy is particularly … [Read more...] about Mother’s Anti-Depressant Use Linked To Baby’s Speech Disorder
20 Home Remedies For A Youthful Glow
Home Beauty Skin care Skin Care on January 17, 2018 At no other time do we all desperately wish there was a time machine, than when we have left our 20's behind! As soon as men and women hit the dreaded 30's, they immediately regret every single time they did not pay attention to their skin. But time, like we all know, stops for nobody. Be it the innocuous white hair, the crow's feet that seem to have appeared out of nowhere, the fine lines near the mouth becoming more and more conspicuous - everything seems to tell you just one thing - YOU ARE GROWING OLD! Ageing is not just a beauty concern; it is a health issue too. A healthy skin is one that delays age, has a natural glow and makes us look younger. So let us understand why ageing happens and what causes it. As we are aware, respiration is the process that allows our body to take in oxygen, which in turn turns the food we eat into energy. It is this process that is called metabolism. … [Read more...] about 20 Home Remedies For A Youthful Glow
How Does COVID Affect Your Brain? Accelerated Brain Aging, Long-term Neuro Conditions Reported
Home Health Wellness Wellness on August 15, 2022 According to data updated by the Union Health Ministry this morning, 14,092 new COVID-19 cases occurred in India in the last 24 hours. A total of 1,16,861 active cases have been reported in the past 24 hours, down by 2,403 cases. Additionally, 41 additional deaths have been reported, including 12 that have been reconciled by Kerala. The total number of deaths is 5,27,037 [1] . New research demonstrates that SARS-COV-2 infects brain cells called astrocytes, causing structural changes in the brain. This infection may lead to brain alterations and neurocognitive dysfunction. This article will explore the impact of covid on the brain based on three recent studies. How Does COVID Affect Your Brain? Important Points Study 1: NIH A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain's … [Read more...] about How Does COVID Affect Your Brain? Accelerated Brain Aging, Long-term Neuro Conditions Reported
15 Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Wisdom Tooth Pain
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on May 24, 2016 Whether or not wisdom tooth gives you wisdom, is a debatable issue; but when you have unbearable pain in the wisdom tooth, then your wisdom really goes out for a toss. Wisdom tooth may appear anytime between 16 and 25 years. Sometimes, it may appear in the 30s too. Also Read: Soft Foods To Ease Wisdom Tooth Pain If you are lucky, a wisdom tooth may grow without any pain, but when there is no space in the jaw for the wisdom tooth to grow, then a person experiences a chronic and uncontrollable pain. This impacted wisdom tooth is what causes pain, sweating and headache. If left untreated, this pain can throw a person off the track. Also Read: Indian Home Remedies For Swollen Gums Around One Tooth But, luckily, you don’t have to consider the extreme step like a wisdom tooth removal. One can follow Ayurvedic home remedies to alleviate the pain. This will help … [Read more...] about 15 Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Wisdom Tooth Pain
COVID In Smokers: An Expert Explains
Home Health Wellness Wellness on August 8, 2022 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID'19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SAR2-COV-2) has left an indelible mark on all our minds with its notoriety. "Smoking" has been a contentious issue among the many susceptibility factors for COVID. It is still not scientifically proven to be a risk factor for COVID '19. Research studies are still ongoing. So, for all out there who enjoy a smoke break often, let's brainstorm for a couple of minutes and find a few answers! Ill-effects of smoking: 1. Cough, wheezing, and chronic respiratory issues Apart from the effects mentioned above, a smoker is susceptible to many other respiratory diseases. To name a few: 1. Frequent cold, flu, influenza COVID is mainly a disease of the respiratory system. As the name suggests. SARS-COV 2 elicits symptoms of severe respiratory symptoms. The virus … [Read more...] about COVID In Smokers: An Expert Explains