India houses twenty-two of the 30 most polluted cities in the world. Source- Greenpeace Fourteen of the fifteen most polluted cities of the world are in India. Source- The WHO Pollution, which is the introduction of pollutants into the environment, either naturally or by human activity remains as one of the most debated topics across […]
Diabetes and Eye Care: Is Diabetes Related to Eye Problems?
Insulin (made by the pancreas) is considered to be one of the main anabolic hormones of our body which helps in the absorption of glucose from food by the cells for energy. This glucose gets accumulated in the blood, when enough insulin is not made by our pancreas. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, […]
World Immunization Day: Vaccinations that Build Immunity
Children particularly infants, can catch infections very quickly. It is because their body’s defence system that fights against infections is not fully developed. Although they receive lifesaving antibodies from their mothers, however, these antibodies gradually diminish, which makes them susceptible to infections and diseases. Immunization forms a cushion that immunes them against deadly infections by […]