Evidence suggests particulate matter is the air pollutant which poses the greatest threat to global health. Studies have shown that exposure to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns is associated with acute and chronic elevations in blood pressure (BP) as well as hypertension. In the study “The Benefits of Intensive Versus Standard Blood Pressure Treatment
Month: February 2021
Show the main man in your life how much he means to you with one of these awesome Valentine’s Day gift ideas. You can thank us later. Wondering how to make Valentine’s Day in lockdown feel special this year? We’re rounded up some of our favourite Valentine’s day gifts for him. Happy shopping! 1. Dash
Hey everybody! Giving gifts is a wonderful gesture, and it’s even better when it’s accompanied by a beautiful handmade card. Nothing says “I care,” like a card made on your own! We have several ideas for adorable and fun cards you can make for your loved ones. There’s something for every occasion: birthdays, Mother’s Day,
Among the hundred million or so cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that have occurred since the pandemic began, pregnant women have been a conspicuous risk group. However, the exact nature of the risk they and their fetuses face, and the mechanism by which it operates, is far from clear. A new preprint research paper
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Birth-acquired herpes or congenital herpes infection is a herpes virus infection in newborns acquired during delivery or in the womb. Babies may be born with symptoms of herpes infection, or it may develop shortly after birth. Mothers with genital herpes can transmit the virus to the babies during vaginal delivery.
Obesity and its duration are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events, multiple cancers, and decreased quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects 20.6% of adolescents ages 12-19 in the United States, meaning a potential lifetime of dealing with this condition. Complications from obesity can also
Today marks the start of Black History month and it’s a great time to discuss race and racism with your kids. To help make it a little easier, PBS shared an animated short featuring inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, who reads her original poem “Talking Gets Us There.” The entire poem, which she wrote for the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Did you know that yawning is not only observed in infants and newborns but also fetuses of 12–14 weeks’ gestational age? (1) What started in the womb will continue throughout childhood and adult life. Yawning is defined as the involuntary wide opening of the mouth, along with a long and
by Mark Zakowski, MD Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 15 states plus Washington D.C. and medical marijuana has been legalized in 20 other states. As legalization implies safety, advertisements about the benefits of marijuana and cannabis-related products – as well as widespread availability — abound. But what is missing is clear information about the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers throwing things is normal till it becomes a behavioral pattern. Throwing things needs developed motor skills and good hand-eye coordination. Hence, the act of throwing is usually a developmental achievement. However, if your child has the habit of throwing things, either to gain attention or due to some underlying
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The eruption of your baby’s first tooth between four and seven months of age is an exciting milestone. The first thing you would see in your baby’s mouth during tooth eruption is a small pearly white tooth crown peeking from the pink gums. However, have you noticed your baby chewing
In less than three months from its detection, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. COVID-19’s causative agent, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is highly infective. To date, over 103 million cases have been reported, with over 2.23 million deaths. At various points in
WONDERFUL SLIME HACKS Sometimes it feels like there is literally nothing fun to do. Nothing on the TV, nothing on your phone, and nothing going on outside. But what if we told you that you can have loads of fun right at home! Yes, you don’t necessarily to go out to have fun. So even
A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research provide further insight into the harmful neurological and cognitive effects of frequent cannabis use on young people. The paper, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences,