LIFESTYLE
Study reveals link between brain cell development, schizophrenia risk
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, indicates that genetic risk factors are known to disrupt brain development in a number of these disorders, but little is known about which aspects of this process are affected. "Genetic factors play a significant role in determining a person's risk of developing psychiatric disorders," said researcher Andrew Pocklington from Cardiff University.
Omicron less severe even for unvaccinated, claims S.African study
According to the study, led by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in the country, unvaccinated people who were infected with the highly-infectious Omicron variant are less likely to fall seriously ill, require hospitalisation or die compared to the previous Covid strains.
Doctors express concern over unwarranted medication, hospitalisation during Covid
"While there continues to be much uncertainty amidst the outbreak of this novel disease, there is now substantive high-quality scientific literature that provides unequivocal guidance on the clinical management of Covid-19. Despite the weight of this evidence and the crushing death toll of the delta wave, we find the mistakes of the 2021 response being repeated in 2022", said the open letter. The doctors have identified three main issues of unwarranted medication, unwarranted tests and unwarranted hospitalisation.
5 easy on the pocket interior decor solutions
The year 2022 is centred on sustainability and having a healthy lifestyle. The lockdowns and pandemic crises have shown everyone the dangers of unhealthy lifestyle, and everyone has realised how important it is to have a lively environment. The atmosphere at home has a huge impact on people's moods, therefore, make an effort to create a pleasant atmosphere while maintaining a minimalistic appearance.
Superfoods for healthy skin during Winters
Healthy eating is beneficial for maintaining proper body weight as well as boosting the immune system. It rejuvenates your skin and improves your hair quality, thereby leaving you with glowing skin and reduced hair fall. Apart from that, it also helps to smoothen the skin, curb wrinkles and strengthen nails. Skin, during winters, can become dry, and one might not be able to protect it in the right manner despite moisturizers. Certain superfoods can help healthily protect the skin-
Iconic Australian bird facing extinction within 20 yrs: Study
In the study published recently, researchers from Australian National University (ANU) found that current intensive conservation efforts for the regent honeyeater are not sufficient to save the species, Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. A songbird endemic to south-eastern Australia, the regent honeyeater was once one of the continent's most prevalent species but the population has dwindled to fewer than 300 as a result of habitat loss.
Heavy school bags leading to alarming rise in spinal problems among Chinese students?
The issue trended on China's social media on Thursday, with many netizens attributing the situation to Chinese students' heavy schoolbags. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV), scoliosis has become the third major disease endangering the health of Chinese children and adolescents following obesity and myopia.
5 post-party night skincare regimes
Remove all the makeup smeared on your face: While partying, one's makeup tends to get mixed with sweat and dirt that can cause skin problems like acne and blemishes later. So the first thing one should do is to remove the makeup. The easiest DIY makeup remover needs one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of olive oil, or jojoba oil. Dab with cotton and apply it to the face. It helps remove eyeliner and mascara as effectively as foundation and blushes, leaving the skin clean, fresh, and lustrous.
Cannabis compounds can stop Covid virus from entering human cells
Hemp is a source of fibre, food and animal feed, and multiple hemp extracts and compounds are added to cosmetics, body lotions, dietary supplements and food, said Richard van Breemen, a researcher at varsity. The team found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people. The findings were published in the Journal of Natural Products.
Mosquitoes' mating game discovery provides new clues to combat malaria
Published in Science Advances, the findings provide a vital new insight into how mosquitoes, driven by their internal circadian clock, combine changes in wing beats with their acute auditory senses to successfully mate.
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