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India's first dengue vaccine approved

 India's first dengue vaccine approved India's drug regulatory authority has approved the Kydenga vaccine against dengue for use. The dengue vaccine has been approved in India. The vaccine named Kydenga, developed by a Japanese company against the dengue virus, has been approved for use in India. Developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceuticals , this vaccine has been approved by India's drug regulatory authority Central Drug Standards and Organization (CDACO). The Kydenga vaccine is said to provide protection against all four types of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 . Like the COVID-19 vaccine , it requires two doses. The second dose should be given three months after the first dose. This vaccine, which can be given to people aged 4 to 60 years, can also be given to those who have not had dengue. This vaccine, which is currently being produced in India, currently costs between Rs 6,000 and Rs 12,000 per dose . The price is expected to come down in ...
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Why is sex and reproductive education important for adolescents?

 Why is sex and reproductive education important for adolescents? Many adolescents are afraid of where to go, how to get services, whether there will be confidentiality, and whether their families will find out Why is sex and reproductive education important for adolescents? 16-year-old Sandhya Rai had consensual sex and was forced to have an unsafe abortion after becoming pregnant. Unwanted pregnancies and health problems are increasing due to lack of access to sex education and reproductive health services for adolescents in Nepal. 16-year-old ‘Sandhya Rai’ (name changed) was a 10th grader. She fell in love with a young man in grade 11 at the same school she attended. Both dreamed of getting married after completing their studies. One day, they went to Nagarkot to celebrate the young man’s birthday and stayed there. They had consensual sex. A few months later, Sandhya realized that her menstruation had stopped. After she told her mother, a test was done at the hospital. She was ...

How are some people's brains able to fight off Alzheimer's disease?

 How are some people's brains able to fight off Alzheimer's disease? Why do some people have the biological signs and damage of Alzheimer's disease , but their memory and intellectual abilities do not decline? Scientists have discovered the answer to this question. Why do some people have the biological signs and damage of Alzheimer's disease, but their memory and intellectual abilities do not decline? Scientists have discovered the answer to this question. According to researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience , a rare and special type of immature cells in the brains of such people manage to survive and fight off the damage of the disease, so they do not show symptoms of Alzheimer's. The discovery, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell , raises hopes for the development of completely new treatments to slow the progression of dementia and preserve memory. Why does Alzheimer's disease affect people differently? This has always been a great myst...

When followers overshadow morality

 When followers overshadow morality Recently, a man known on social media as ‘Nepali Bro’ murdered his wife. This incident shocked everyone. Not thousands, but millions of people used to watch his content, react to his videos, and many saw him as an influential figure . But this incident has once again raised a serious question, ‘Are we making the mistake of considering the image we see on social media as the real person? What is the basis for us to know someone? His character, behavior and values ​​or the popularity of his social media?’ He was a familiar face on social media. His videos used to go viral, people followed him, and his statements were quoted. But there is not always a correlation between a person’s popularity and his moral character . Social media shows us the edited, decorated and publicly displayed appearance of a person, but not his private life, behavior towards relationships, ability to control anger or human sensitivity. What is even more interesting is that...

The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy?

 The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy? Although it is still a matter of research whether mitochondria are the main cause of aging , experts say that human behavior has been proven to affect their health. What is beneficial for these small parts of our cells, it benefits the entire body. Regular exercise has been proven to improve the functioning of mitochondria. In a very important study, researchers biopsied human thigh muscles. After an eight-week training program, they found more and healthier mitochondria in the muscle cells than before. Although both endurance and resistance training were effective for this, the greatest benefits were obtained when they were combined. Daria Mauchly-Rozen , a professor of chemical and systems biology at Stanford University and author of the book “ The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health ,” sheds light on this issue. “Exercise causes a little bit of dam...

Why is it harmful to eat litchi on an empty stomach?

 Why is it harmful to eat litchi on an empty stomach? It is the time of litchi now. Juicy and sweet litchi is popular with children and adults alike. There are many benefits of consuming litchi . Benefits of eating litchi Litchi is rich in vitamin C . Which helps strengthen the body's immune system. Apart from this, it contains fiber, potassium, aluminum and many natural antioxidants. It is very beneficial for the skin, heart and general health. According to scientists, the vitamin C present in litchi helps the body produce collagen . Collagen is a protein that plays an important role in strengthening the skin, bones and blood vessels. The fiber present in litchi helps improve the digestive system. Fiber soothes intestinal problems and relieves constipation. Potassium is considered beneficial for the heart and blood pressure, as it helps maintain fluid balance in the body. In what cases is litchi harmful? Research has found that raw or underripe lychees contain some natural chemi...

Why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am? Here's the scientific reason

 Why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am? Here's the scientific reason The problem of waking up at 3 am is linked to the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone , and stress increases it. Many people have trouble waking up suddenly at exactly 3 am or between 3 and 4 am. Some consider it a ghost or an ominous sign, but according to science, it is an important signal related to the body's internal clock and hormones. If you also frequently wake up at 3 am, you should not take it lightly. This may indicate that your sleep cycle is disrupted and stress has increased in the body. The main reason for sleep disturbance at this time of night is the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone. Circadian rhythm : Relationship with the body's internal clock There is an automatic 24-hour clock running inside our body, which is called the circadian rhythm, or biological clock. This clock controls when we sleep, when we wake up, when we eat, and when we are energetic. This clock is ...