Author: Ms. Amita Puranik ( puranikamita@gmail.com ) Have you ever forgotten to take your medicine? Do you feel a little annoyed to complete the course of your medicines and so you skip some of the dosages, especially when you start feeling better with the initial few dosages? Do you cleverly reschedule your prescribed medicine to […]
Known Unknown
Lets Know the Unknowns of the Universe!
The chemistry of hangover
Author: Martina Bodner ( scicommforeveryone@gmail.com ) Let’s imagine something together. It is Saturday morning (well… 1 P.M.), you have a headache and nausea, your eyes are hurting and you have thirsted. Your symptoms are clear: you are in hungover. But… what causes it? It may seem strange, but scientists still do not know exactly what […]
The Complete Circle of Menstrual Cycle
Author: Ms. Anomitra Dey ( anomitra.dey@gmail.com ) Often there is a taboo associated with the discussion about the menstrual cycle. A survey conducted by a research group in India 2014, showed 42% (participating women) were unaware of the menstrual process on a whole along with the use of sanitary napkins. Strangely, women are also considered […]
Depression: Let’s Get Real with It, Now!
The year 2020 has given us many lessons than in any year of our life till now, no? The year started with a bush-fire in Australia, novel coronavirus outbreak worldwide causing lock-down till today, earthquakes, locust swarms, crashes and many more to count. It is the most depressing year for everyone, but wait, do you […]
Aspirin can be Dangerous to Health!
Author: Ms. Pooja Nair ( poojanair346@gmail.com ) Editor: Ms. Pranita Herwade We all have gone through tensed sleepless nights or maybe a hectic schedule. All these situations may lead us to severe headaches. Generally, we tend to have a pill of crocin or aspirin for immediate relief. Unknowingly, we rely on such pills for nearly […]
Key Points of Food Safety
Food is an essential need for the energy we require for daily activities. Some people eat food for need, while some for the love for food! But, have you ever paid attention to how healthy and safe food you consume every day? This question is generally ignored in front of our favourites. But, it is […]
Breath-Easy – Stay Strong and Beat Asthma
Author: Ms. Amita Puranik ( puranikamita@gmail.com ) Editor: Ms. Pranita Herwade Have you ever tried to hold your breath for a few seconds, and experienced that suffocation and uncomfortable feeling? Well that is exactly the same situation experienced by people with Asthma. It is not just for a couple of minutes, but asthematic people suffer […]
Is HIV Vaccine Really Available?
Once entered into human body, a virus attacking and weakening body’s immune system to fight against infections and certain types of cancers is known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). More than 38 million people in the world live with HIV infection. The advanced stage of HIV infection is known as Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It […]
Different Effects of Alcohol on Men and Women
No one is an exception, and alcohol drinking affects everyone. The intensity of its impact depends on a number of factors like gender, mental and physical health. Person’s medical conditions, use of other drugs and medications also matter while considering alcohol’s effects on the body. Alcohol affects quickly if it is consumed on an empty […]
First Fight with Myths then Coronavirus!
The world is going through a critical time due to a novel coronavirus outbreak. People in most parts of the world are locked down, and this can lead to numerous situations. It is natural to feel fear against the virus as well as facing mental instability due to disturbed routine life. At the same time, […]
