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Pregnant women with coronavirus are found to be very likely to develop serious health complications and not only fall severely ill but also die from lethal coronavirus. Not only are they highly likely to die from the virus but also have the added risk of delivering prematurely, according to the reports that were released by…
The whole world is waiting for the pharmaceutical companies to come up with the Covid-19 vaccine so that this pandemic can be controlled for once and all. Many of these companies are currently in their third stage trials or clinical testing to check the efficacy and safety of these vaccines and some of them have…
A new study reports that maternal exposure to any phenomena caused by climate change i.e. ozone, high heat, or the fine particulate matter may trigger pregnancy-related complications. It could result in pre-term birth, stillbirth, low birth rate, and others. The complete findings of this study are published in the journal JAMA Network Open. This link…
Fenugreek shares a long history of usage and its traces were identified in Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt. The first documented evidence on fenugreek is recorded its presence in 1500 BC. It is highly aromatic which makes it a perfect ingredient for traditional cuisines especially belonging to India and some Middle Eastern regions. In addition to…
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the world’s most famous and widely used pain killer. It comes under various names such as Panadol, Tylenol, etc. This is an over the counter (OTC) treatment for mild pains and short-term fever. However, the scientists are worried about the increased cases of paracetamol poisoning, after many of the users have reportedly…
While it is understandable that the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed most of us and led many to constantly think of the risks attached to any outside errand they run, there are still other long-standing pandemics that still need to be watched out for such as those instigated by alcoholic beverages, opioids, cigarettes and salt consumption….
Hot showers are soothing, cozy, and fun but what if someone tells you that a hot shower can kill you? This sounds strange but the recently reported case of a man from Colorado has revealed this potential risk in temperature-sensitive people. This person collapsed and almost lost his life due to a severe allergic reaction…
As the US presidential elections are coming nearer and nearer, the debate around coronavirus infection is becoming more significant. During the recent Trump rallies, the current president has stated that the new cases of the virus will be under control soon. On the other hand, Joe Biden, Trump’s opponent, and second presidential candidate has said…
Black licorice is one of the most commonly consumed candies around the world among all age groups from children to older adults. Although there are also other types of licorice, the black variant has received particular attention, specifically from the medical community, in the past few years. This is because of its association with certain…
The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended people to follow guidelines such as wearing a mask, washing hands frequently and practising social distancing since the early days of the ongoing pandemic as they can make a significant difference in decreasing the risk of developing the coronavirus infection. The majority of the population…