Stop acting like a victim
By: Sajad Ul Hassan Saying goodbye to victimhood once and for all is the key to achieving a passionate and happy life. No one likes to be a victim, but the truth is that putting yourself in this fictitious position offers certain advantages to which it is sometimes hard to give up. For example, it […]
The next pandemic? It’s already here for Earth’s wildlife
By: Diana Bell I am a conservation biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases. When people ask me what I think the next pandemic will be I often say that we are in the midst of one it’s just afflicting a great many species more than ours. I am referring to the highly pathogenic strain of […]
Van Gogh’s final months were his most productive
By: Frances Fowle Though he had spent the previous year at an asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence in the south of France, Vincent van Gogh arrived in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, just north of Paris, in an optimistic mood. It was here, in 1890, that he would spend the last few months of his life which, despite […]
Early screening of glaucoma can reduce future complications
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev Glaucoma is a serious disorder that encompasses a group of eye disease that leads to progressive damage to the optic nerve, which transmits electrical signals from the eye to the brain. This problem usually occurs when a fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. This extra fluid […]
My dialysis patients
By: Ibtesam Akhtar Ansari As a dialysis technician, I have seen that initially kidney patients are very nervous both mentally and physically. They are afraid to undergo dialysis. They feel that they will lose a large amount of blood during dialysis. They feel that they may die because of this. While this does not happen, […]
Banned Triclosan used in soaps and shampoos
Letter to the Editor Triclosan and its link with dioxin, is highly carcinogenic chemical and can cause health problems as severe as weakening of the immune system, decreased fertility, miscarriage, birth defects, and cancer. Recent work shows that Triclosan promotes liver cancer cell development in mice through pathways shared with humans. While products with this […]
The urge to share posts on social media
By: Sheikh Aqib Farooq The average internet user spends nearly three hours a day using social media. It’s clear that social media is becoming increasingly crucial to sharing important information with the public — like how to stay safe from COVID-19, for example — and researchers want to know what makes a piece of media […]
The Paradox of Courage
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad People, who display extraordinary bravery and fearlessness willingly, taking on situations that most of us would find scary, come across us throughout our lives. These brave people inspire us with their unwavering determination and persistence in the face of adversity. However, it’s also common to come across individuals who, despite their […]
Doodhpathri : The ‘unsung’ destination
By: Mohammad Hanief Doodhpathri, once a hidden gem nestled in the heart of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a must-visit tourist destination. In just few years of hectic efforts, this scenic spot has broken records, attracting highest astonishing influx of visitors from various parts of the world. Doodhpathri is […]
Tobacco: A threat to public health and environment
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore Tobacco consumption is the major cause of preventable death and illness. It kills half of its users prematurely, especially in their reproductive age. It is a major risk factor formany chronic diseases, including Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Diabetes, Lung Diseases, Stroke, Infertility, Blindness, Tuberculosis (TB), Oral Cavities etc. The exposure to […]
