The rise in cases of type 2 diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic The rise in cases of type 2 diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic is a matter of great concern. The increased incidence of this disease is due to the sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary habits of people during lockdowns. People are not getting enough […]
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1. Prevalence of Eczema in India Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. The word eczema is derived from the Greek, meaning to boil over or erup. There are different types of eczema, with various causes and symptoms. Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema,
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1. What is “burnout” and why more young people are struggling to cope? “Burnout” is a term often used to describe a state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. It can result from work, personal relationships, or other life stressors. Symptoms of burnout include feelings of hopelessness, cynicism, and detachment;
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Although there is no direct evidence, genetic science in ancient India must have been influenced by the Vedas—the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Vedas emphasize the continuity of the soul through many lifetimes, and this belief may have encouraged early Hindus to study heredity. The Rigveda, a collection of Vedic hymns, contains a great
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India has the world’s second highest burden of stroke after China. The latest Global Burden of Disease study estimates that in 2015, there were over 5 million stroke cases in India resulting in over 2 million deaths. This makes stroke the second leading cause of death in India after ischaemic heart disease. The majority
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1. Genetic Testing and Ancestry in India The study of genetics is providing insights into the history of human populations. In recent years, genetic testing has become available to individuals who wish to learn about their ancestry. There is a growing interest in India in using genetic testing to investigate one’s ancestors. This is particularly
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1. Cancer cases on the rise in India Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in India, with the number of cases rising every year. While there are many factors that contribute to the development of cancer, some of the most common include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, and exposure to radiation
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1. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in India According to the International Diabetes Federation, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in India was around 65 million in 2017. This number is projected to increase to 79 million by 2045. Type 2 diabetes is one of the major public health concerns in India and its prevalence
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Since independence, India has made great strides in the field of science and technology. One area in which India has made significant progress is in the field of genetic testing. Genetic testing can be used for a variety of purposes, such as diagnosing genetic disorders, predicting disease risk, and determining a person’s ethnic origins. India
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Biohacking is a very broad term that can encompass a wide variety of activities. The Cambridge dictionary has two definitions for what a biohacker is. “someone who is not an official expert or professional scientist, who does scientific experiments with biological material” “someone who uses technology, drugs, or other chemical substances such as hormones in
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