Zika virus was discovered in the 1940s from the monkeys inhabiting the Zika forest in Uganda. It has been a long-standing virus but seemed to have lost in time as the outbreaks caused by the virus were sporadic and tiny
Drug addiction: An expressway to death
Drug addiction is a serious problem plaguing our society from centuries. It affects people of all ages, races and gender. The drugs most often associated with this term include cocaine, opioids, methaqualone, cannabis, benzoidiazepines and alcohol to some extent. The
Now I see – The importance of eye donation
Eyes are the most valuable part of our body; therefore, it should not be wasted by burning or burying them after death. In India, 4.6 million people are estimated with corneal blindness, which are curable only through corneal transplantation that
End the wait… Donate organs
Did you know that in India every year 500,000 people die in need of organ transplants? Majority of these patients are young and their only hope for life is an organ donor. Organ donation allows many recipients to return to
Bad effects of pornography
Pornography is a familiar term in today’s world, only because it is practiced widely even by those who do not understand it. The phrase pornography is frequently used, there is always a bad opinion associated with it. Pornography means when a
Health issues of being too tech savvy
The last few decades have seen an immense rise in the technological inventions beginning from telephones, computers, mobiles, laptops, tablets and what not. Technology has been a part of people from all demographics and it goes without saying that it
Relax your Mind and Body with Yoga
Is stress affecting your daily life? Are your muscles tensed and posture less than perfect? Do you feel tired very often? Incorporating yoga into your daily lifestyles may be the perfect answer to all these questions to help you unwind
Monsoon is coming…
The rainy shower brings with it a scenic view of greenery for us to enjoy from our windows and the fresh earthy smell that we all love which refreshes our mind and soul. A hot cuppa with some scrumptious pakoras
4 Diseases That Can Ruin Your Summer Vacations
Rising temperature, sweltering heat and humid environment gives rise to a myriad of diseases and infections, threatening your summer vacations – sometimes even your life. Soaring mercury levels facilitate the incubation and spread of several pathogens; the process being amplified
Malaria shots, anyone?
Yes, you read it right. We might have malaria vaccine available very soon; if luckier, may be as soon as this monsoon. RTS,S/AS01, which has been in the making for many years now, once approved, would be the first of