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Delhi Government has aimed to achieve clean, unadulterated and wholesome foods for public. As part of their plan, around 23,000 street food vendors in the city are going to receive food safety and hygiene training. They will also be issued a certificate on the basis of their performance in the test. In the first phase of this initiative, 18000 vendors will receive education and training.
There are several reasons as to why the empty spaces are kept by some of the medicine manufacturers. It can be to increase the inertness of the tablet or to keep a standard packaging, the company maintains these spaces to avoid additional costs. Another logical reason could be to print the entire content on the back of the strip which is not possible in case of a one-tablet strip. A major reason could be to avoid damage during transportation. It could also be to fool consumers as a big packet makes people believe that it is worth the prize.
A new way has been discovered by the scientists for measuring the level of awareness in a person who has suffered a brain injury and estimate whether the person will regain consciousness within a year or not. This is possible because the amount of sugar (glucose) consumed by the brain can be used to predict the current level awareness of a person. These measures can be obtained easily and can be used to predict the likelihood of state of consciousness within a year.
A recent research by neurologists from AIIMS has suggested that epilepsy can be treated better with home videos as compared with caregivers. The research was carried out in treating more than 300 epilepsy patients and promising results were achieved. According to experts, about 10 million people in India are suffering from epilepsy and many do not receive the proper treatment. Therefore, home videos are a better alternative for treating epilepsy.
Sneezing can occur due to a number of reasons. Generally, sneezing is observed in a person who is suffering from a cold but people around the world have associated different meanings to random sneezing. Some consider it as bad luck before they have something good coming, whereas, on the other hand, some people believe it as good luck or a good sign. Click on “Reference” below to read the detailed article.
The flat, brown spots which appear in groups on your skin are called freckles. They are usually found on the face and according to dermatologists, they signify skin damage. Some precautionary measures include applying sunscreen every time you face long exposure to the sun. There are various blends available which make a great face pack like honey and water, buttermilk etc. Rubbing onion slices or applying sour cream also are proved to be useful. Papaya juice and lemon juice application can also be considered.
Lemon juice is highly used for this purpose as lemon naturally has bleaching properties and lightens the skin. It can also be mixed with honey for more benefits. Similarly, orange juice can also serve the same purpose because of its critic acid content. A mixture of sandalwood and rosewater is used for brighter and fairer skin. A blend of yoghurt and honey are brilliant for healing the skin and giving it a fresh new look. Not to mention, wash your face regularly to maintain the effects.
A recent study has revealed that one of the biggest reason behind the weak memory of children is the deficiency of essential minerals like zinc and iron. It claims that children aged between 6 to 11 years of age have lower levels of iron and zinc mainly because of the lack of healthy food. Further studies showed that when these children were given these essential nutrients through healthy food continuously for 3 months, they showed significant improvement in the memory.
Urinary tract infections are those which occur within the urinary system in the bladder, urethra or even kidneys. A new study has revealed that drinking about 250ml of fresh cranberry juice regularly reduces the risk of such infections by almost 40%. This juice can also reduce the intake of your antibiotics. Since cranberries have certain powerful compounds which keep the bacteria from spreading the infection, it’s better to consume the juice than gulping those antibiotics.
People who love coffee and like attend music concerts or are frequent air travelers should be conscious of their coffee intake as a new study has revealed that caffeine has an adverse impact on hearing. Caffeine can severely damage hearing recovery ability of the person as research suggests that such a loud exposure, when coupled with 25mg of caffeine, has a negative impact on hearing recovery. Hence, be conscious of your caffeine intake.