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Obesity epidemic of India

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Obesity in India is on the rise. It has reached enormous proportions. As I sit and count at airports, the number of women who look obviously overweight and obese, the figures I get is 8 out of 10. And this is around same in children of all sexes and around 6 in 10 men show clearcut overweight and obesity that is obvious even to naked eye. Anthropometric measurements might reveal more of them.  What are the likely causes? I have a theory that starts analysing these cases right from the 2000s or previous century. Junk food eating and sedantry lifestyle had already given an upward push to obesity in last century. And this also gave rise to diabetes mellitus in both men and women. Hence, such mothers also had diabetes in pregnancy. Some who did not have diabetes otherwise had gestational diabetes. From 2000 to 2026 prevalence of gestational diabetes has risen in india. It has even spread to rural areas and recent national data gives a figure of 22.4% which is almost 1 in 4 pregnant mot...
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Color therapy-the ancient art of healing! Know the science behind it and its current status!

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  Color as a form of therapy is not a new concept. In it, electromagnetic waves in the form of the visible spectrum (that we interpret as colors) are used to cure various body illnesses. It is an ancient mode of therapy that is being reinvented. There are attempts to elucidate its scientific basis and explanation. This would help to explore and discover newer dimensions of this old remedy. Color therapy (Chromotherapy) Newton talked about solid matter and moving objects while Einstein found out that mass and energy are dual expressions of the same universal substance. It is the vibration rate of its molecules that determines its form. When slow, it is physical matter and when the vibrations are intense it is energy. Thus, light is an energy and when it interacts with matter, color is formed. Each color has its own wavelength, frequency, and energy level. And human eye is adapted to see only this energy that has a wavelength between 380-780 nm. This is therefore, the visible spe...
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Seaweeds-the new superfood! Know its health benefits and in which forms to consume it!

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  Seaweed snacks are new things on the supermarket shelves but are gaining popularity. Oceans occupy 70% of Earth’s area and hidden treasures lie within it. One of them is the seaweed. So what exactly are seaweeds and seaweed snacks? Are they healthy for humans? Where else are they used? Seaweed-the new superfood There is an increasing craze for seaweeds and seaweed snacks. They are part of the ingredients of foods, snacks, drinks and also skincare products. There are a lot of claims attached to this edible form of algae. The seaweed takes its nutrients from the seabed and is said to be loaded with them. They are a rich source of essential amino acids and hence are good for vegans because it is a plant. Seaweed is found in abundance in the sea beds and do not require fertilizers for their growth. Hence they form a good carbon-negative source. Hence their growth is eco-friendly and can help to save the planet. Seaweed-a form of algae [Source: Wikipedia] The great aspects of...
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The USA has reached the unimaginable milestone of 500k deaths related to coronavirus!

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 The USA has surpassed every country of this world not only in the number of coronavirus cases but also in the deaths caused to the pandemic-producing virus. It has achieved the milestone of 500k coronavirus-related deaths. This is 20% of the world total deaths due to the infection. And the USA has only 4% of world's population. Also,  the number of deaths due to coronavirus are twice that in Brazil. Brazil is second in the list of heavily infected countries followed by none other than India.  500k coronavirus-related deaths in the USA   John Hopkins University has reported on its website that the USA has crossed the mark of 500k deaths due to coronavirus. This all has happened in less than a year that the pandemic status of the infection was declared by WHO last year.  The current President of the USA, Joe Biden held a ceremony in the White House on Monday evening to mark this sad news. He pleaded with people to wear face masks properly and at all times in publ...
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Pineapple: the wonder tropical fruit

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 Pineapple has its origin in South America. It is loaded with multiple beneficial nutrients and anti-oxidants and several enzymes that fight inflammation, boost immunity, and aid digestion. Hence, it is a fruit for all ages and its delicious taste makes it a favorable and popular food item. Not only for the body, it is also good for the hair, skin, and bones.  Pineapple: the plant European explorers discovered this fruit on the island of Guadalupe in 1493. At that time, it was listed as a luxurious fruit. Even now in some countries such as Pakistan, it is relatively an expensive fruit. Not only the fruit, but its hard and spiky skin is also useful. Itis used to make vinegar and alcohol and can also be used as an animal food.  The main producers of this fruit are China, the Philippines, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Brazil, India, and Indonesia. There are some lab-created varieties that has extra sweetness and also different shape and skin type.  Pineapple (Source: Wikipedia) T...
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Coronavirus and world! Politicization of the pandemic and science!

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  Covid-19 proved that 'the world is one' but.. . Medicine and Science are for the good of the public. They need to remain independent especially away from the greedy hands of politicians and business tycoons. But unfortunately, medicine fell prey to these two power and money-minded people during the current coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic showed the world that the 'World is One'. The deadly virus spread to each and every corner of the world and did not acknowledge man-made borders. But sadly, people of the world countries stood divided even in this type of a common emergency that struck the world. They formed parties and were involved in a blame game. Instead of targeting the virus, they began pointing fingers at each other and gave a good time for the virus to spread. The interests of the general public was neglected as always and truth was suppressed for the sake of economy. Politicians took this opportunity to grab media attention. Business houses too...
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The challenges faced by mental health professionals during the current coronavirus pandemic!

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  COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for every single person on this Earth. It dramatically changed lives and many people suffered mentally due to it. The doctors were the frontline soldiers who had to fight it out with the viruses and patient’s illnesses due to it. Hospitals were full and intensive care units were overflowing. The patients, their families, and survivors, as well as the masses, had a lot of mental issues which rose during the pandemic. Mental health facilities were working full capacity to cope with these mental issues. They were there to help people cope with mental illnesses. But the burning question is who was taking care of these mental health professionals? The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health problems COVID-19 was a new virus and even doctors and scientists did not have full and in-depth knowledge about it. Yet they were forced to treat patients with their limited resources available against it. Preventive measures were in place but therapy was not...
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Lancet Commission report! Donald Trump's inadequate and inept COVID-19 response and four decades of social program erosion led to racial discrepancies in health care in the USA!

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  Now that former President of the USA, Donald Trump has been defeated and left office, a postmortem of his policies and actions has started. He was criticized initially when he was in the office also for his awkward health policies. His inadequate and delayed response to the coronavirus pandemic was also heavily rebuked. A new Lancet Commission report has stated that 40% of the deaths due to COVID-19 could have been prevented had Donald Trump promptly acted in the right manner. The complete details here! Lancet Commission report 2021 The new Lancet Commission report is out and it has stated that around 40% of the deaths due to coronavirus could have been averted. The Lancet Commission on Public Policy and Health in the Trump Era has put Donald’s response to the crisis as inept and insufficient. But the report also states that the roots of the country’s poor health outcomes run deep. Commission co-chairs Dr. Steffie Woolhandler and Dr. David Himmelstein are professors at th...
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