Home Women Women on August 13, 2021 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [ 1 ] of the United Nations provide a roadmap to member states to achieve shared, sustainable development without letting go of environmental concerns. Goal 2 is "zero hunger" and Goal 5 is "gender equality". But how can these goals be achieved when half of the world population comprised by women is left behind in their ability to access food? Food insecurity is a reality around the world. Women in developing countries are the worst affected. According to a Care International report [ 2 ], "The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are exposing the existing flaws in food systems, many of which stem from gender inequalities and the unfair treatment of women and girls." So, how does this affect women in India? Indian women are affected in a much bigger way than we know. An alarmingly high number of women have said that they have eaten less during the lockdown of 2020 … [Read more...]

Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 10, 2021 10 September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) every year. The day is observed to spread awareness of suicide, preventing suicides and providing the necessary help for struggling individuals. Organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), WSPD was initiated in 2003. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 is ' Creating Hope Through Action .' Amidst the global pandemic, WPSD 2021 will be more social-media oriented. The hashtag #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is used by different platforms to spread awareness, especially considering the tragic hike in the number of suicidal deaths in the year recent years [1] . Globally, the profound psychological and social effects of the pandemic has contributed towards a significant increase in suicide deaths [2] [3] . Suicide … [Read more...]

Home Health Health on September 11, 2021 COVID-19 infection does not appear to impair the lung function of children and adolescents, according to a study presented at the virtual European Respiratory Society International Congress on Tuesday. A team led by researchers at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, found that even patients with asthma did not show a statistically significant deterioration in lung function. However, such patients showed slightly lower measurements for the amount of air they could exhale forcibly in one second known as forced expiratory air volume in one second (FEV1), which is one of the measures of lung function. A second study presented at the conference on Sunday showed that the lung function in children and adolescents was also unimpaired after COVID-19 infection, apart from those who experienced a severe infection. "T he COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about if and how the lung is affected after … [Read more...]

Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on September 10, 2021 A chronic disease, asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of airways in the lungs. It causes wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. During an asthma attack, your airway muscles constrict, and mucous membranes produce excess mucus, blocking your breathing. Allergens such as dust, spores, animal hairs, cold air, infection and even stress can trigger asthma [1] . Some of the most common types of asthma are adult-onset asthma, allergic asthma, nocturnal asthma, asthma-COPD overlap, non-allergic asthma, occupational asthma and childhood asthma [2] . As studies point out, asthma symptoms tend to get worse by night and can disrupt sleep [3] . When asthma worsens at night, it is clinically termed nocturnal asthma and causes wheezing, difficulty breathing etc. What Is Nocturnal Asthma? Nocturnal or … [Read more...]

Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 8, 2021 Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs. It causes wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. During an asthma attack, your airway muscles constrict, and mucous membranes produce excess mucus, blocking your breathing. Allergens such as dust, spores, animal hairs, cold air, infection and even stress can trigger asthma [1] [2] . There are many different types of asthma brought on by different triggers. Some of the most common types of asthma are adult-onset asthma, allergic asthma, nocturnal asthma, asthma-COPD overlap, non-allergic asthma, occupational asthma and childhood asthma [3] . According to various studies, about 15 per cent of the Indian population is suffering from asthma. The respiratory problem is diagnosed at an early age, and since this ailment is not … [Read more...]

Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 10, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way that the corporate world operates. The work-from-home trend has skyrocketed since 2020 as the pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions have kept consumers confined to their homes. This is fueling demand for ready-to-cook foods in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region (Asia & Australasia), reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Parthasarathy Reddy, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData says: "Social life has been hard hit due to the pandemic as people remain wary of going to restaurants for meals or social gatherings despite the easing of restrictions. While takeaways and home deliveries have gained prominence, consumers are preferring home-cooked meals and snacks with their families." GlobalData's Q2 2021 consumer survey suggests that 74 per cent of APAC consumers are cooking meals from meal kits, out of which 12 per cent … [Read more...]

Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 11, 2021 The COVID-19 vaccine is generally safe for the public; they are no different from the other vaccines; that is, one does not need to 'prepare' themselves for any side effects. Every human body and its structure vary, and depending on this, the vaccination's impact can also vary, which causes some people to have adverse reactions while others don't [1] . The COVID-19 vaccines contain an agent that resembles the virus, in this case, the SARS-CoV-2 virus and possesses the virus's genetic material, which is then used by our body to develop the immune system response, creating immunity against the virus. The side effects, such as headache, body pain, diarrhoea, hair loss etc., caused by the COVID-19 vaccine are signs that the body's immune system is responding to the vaccine and the minor side effects, such as headache, body pain, fever etc. are signs that your immune system is healthy and … [Read more...]

Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 15, 2021 India began its COVID-19 vaccination programme on 16 January, starting with healthcare workers in the first phase. According to updated information, 74 crore doses have been administered, with 12 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated [1] . The COVID-19 vaccines are no different from the other vaccines; one does not need to prepare themselves for any side effects. However, there have been reports of people experiencing mild to severe side effects, with severe ones being only a very small section [2] . The side effects, such as headache, body pain, diarrhoea, hair loss etc., caused by the COVID-19 vaccine are signs that the body's immune system is responding to the vaccine, and that is okay - it is a sign that your immune system is healthy and well-functioning [3] . In a recent report, there were mentions that women are more prone to COVID vaccine side effects than … [Read more...]

హోమ్ ఆరోగ్యం సంక్షేమం Wellness | Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 18:07 [IST] చైనా దేశంలో పుట్టిన కరోనా మహమ్మారి గత రెండు సంవత్సరాల ప్రపంచాన్ని ఓ కుదుపు కుదిపింది. ఇప్పటికే కరోనా మొదటి, రెండో దశలను దాటిన మనమంతా మాస్కుల పుణ్యమా కొంతవరకు కరోనా మహమ్మారి నుండి రక్షణ పొందాం. అయితే కొన్ని దేశాల్లో ఇటీవలే వ్యాక్సిన్ల దశ పూర్తవ్వడంతో మాస్కులు అవసరం లేదని కొన్ని దేశాలు ప్రకటించాయి. అయితే కోవిద్-19 మూడో దశ మరి కొద్ది రోజుల్లో ముంచుకొస్తుందని వరల్డ్ హెల్త్ ఆర్గనైజేషన్(WHO) హెచ్చరించింది. దీని ప్రభావం ఎక్కువగా మన దేశంపై ఉంటుందని వెల్లడించింది. ఈ నేపథ్యంలో మనం ఇంకా ఎంత కాలం మాస్కులు ధరించాలి.. మనకు కరోనా మహమ్మారి ఇంకెంత కాలం ఉంటుందనే వివరాలను నీతి ఆయోగ్ సభ్యులు డాక్టర్ వికె పాల్, వెటరన్ పీడియాట్రిషియన్ వెల్లడించారు. ఆ వివరాలేంటో ఇప్పుడు తెలుసుకుందాం. వచ్చే ఏడాది వరకు.. ‘మన భారతదేశంలో వచ్చే సంవత్సరం మార్చి 2022 సంవత్సరం వరకు మాస్కులు ధరిస్తూనే ఉంటాం' అని నీతి ఆయోగ్ సభ్యుడు(ఆరోగ్య) డాక్టర్ వికె పాల్, … [Read more...]

Home Health Health on September 16, 2021 The number of people who have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in India and the number who have completed the vaccination schedule in the country is the highest in the world, the Union Health Ministry said. According to an e-book on COVID-19 vaccination uploaded on the ministry's website on Tuesday, 62.54 per cent doses of the vaccines have been administered in vaccination centres in rural areas, while 36.30 per cent were given in urban areas.A total of 73.44 lakh doses (approximately 1.16 per cent) have been administered at CVCs not tagged as rural/urban. Also, till September, 52.5 per cent of the total doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to men, 47.5 per cent to women and approximately 0.02 per cent to the 'Other' gender. Dengue 101: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatments, Vaccines And Prevention Presently, about 60.7 per cent of the adult population in … [Read more...]