Eye Flu Eye flu (Conjunctivitis, also known as “pink-eye,”) is a common eye condition. It’s an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Within this membrane, there are tiny blood vessels that get enlarged when the conjunctiva become irritated. The enlarged blood vessels […]
There Is Only One Way To Live After Your Death Donate Your Eyes The eye is one of the most complex and important sensory organs in the human body. It provides the ability to see in both bright and dim light, focusing on objects both near and far. Its three types of cone cells are
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Human-wildlife conflicts Human-wildlife conflict is one of the growing threats to the existence of many species in the planet. Similarly, it is also a significant threat to local communities; particularly those are living adjacent to the forests areas as well as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. To overcome this problem local communities and government support
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How much of the body’s energy does the brain used compared to other organs and why? The brain consumes a huge amount of energy compared to other organs, 20–25% of total consumption, whether we are resting or physically active, and despite being only 2% of our total weight. Most vertebrates devote 2–8% of total energy
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Green Bonus Green Bonus is a new term in the environmental parlance denoting the money which is to be given for the effort made by a country, state or community for preservation of green cover. The “green bonus”, announced by Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday, will strengthen India’s proposal of seeking funds
Festivals Celebration should be for internal peace or should be for Environmental Degradation? Festivals are an integral part of rich and diverse cultural heritage of our country. There are many types of festivals in the India. Though many have religious origins, others involve seasonal change or have some cultural significance. In every months many festival
Article On Global Warming Due to various socio-economic factors, the Earth is getting warmer year by year. According to experts, since 1900, the whole planet has warmed up only by around 0.8 degrees Celsius. By the end of the 21st century, however, global warming is likely to cause an increase in the Earth’s temperature of
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Artery-clogging saturated fat myth debunked Among doctors and the public alike, there is a popular belief that dietary saturated fat clogs up the arteries and results in coronary heart disease. A new editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine says that this notion of saturated fat clogging a pipe is “just plain wrong.”
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An easy explanation of Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the pressure of blood on the walls of arteries as heart pumps it around your body. It’s a vital part of how heart and circulation works. Blood pressure naturally goes up and down all the time, adjusting to heart’s needs depending on what you are doing.
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Poliovirus kills off cancer cells, stops tumor regrowth Researchers from Duke University in Durham, NC, may have discovered a new way of killing off cancer cells. The team was jointly led by Dr. Matthias Gromeier, a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Prof. Smita Nair, who is an immunologist in the Department of Surgery.
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