Introduction “Who will require hospitalization in COVID-19?” “Is there a simple number that can be used to identify which of the COVID-19 infected patients will develop complications and will require additional support?“ A recently conducted survey shows that this is a burning issue in today’s pandemic haunting everyone. It’s clear that COVID-19 infection can’t be…
Introduction “Who will die in COVID-19?” “Is there a simple number that can be used to identify which of the COVID-19 infected patients will develop complications and will require additional support?“ A recently conducted survey shows that this is a burning issue in today’s pandemic haunting everyone. It’s clear that COVID-19 infection can’t be really…
Introduction Its unlikely that you have ever heard of von Willebrand’s Disease. But, reading this post you will soon realize how common this “unheard” disease is and why it’s important to be aware about the same. If a thorn pricks your finger and blood oozes out, the natural reaction would be to wince at the…
What will you learn in this article? Lead is a known poison and lead poisoning is known as plumbism. Lead is highly versatile heavy metal. It is non-degradable. Lead easily gets accumulated in the body and remains undetected for a very long time, makes it a serious environmental health hazard. Medical science has proven that…
What will you learn in this article? Traditionally, in India, it was always recommended storing drinking water in copper vessels or in silver vessels overnight. Texts from Ayurveda clearly reflect that storing drinking water in copper vessels is a good way of keeping water germ free. While silver might be a costly affair for many,…
Can Viagra make Plants “Erect”? An Astonishing Discovery In 1999 Israeli and Australian researchers reported a remarkable discovery. They discovered that just 1 mg of Viagra, when dissolved in water given to plants, can make plants “erect” for a significantly longer period. The research was published in BMJ. The scientists who reported this discovery…
What is this article about? The science behind the movie TENET, which you will soon realize through this article, is a journey of beauty and amazement. TENET is a 2020 science fiction action-thriller film. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, this film’s plot revolves around the concept reversing the entropy of things and people, resulting…
Entering Dreams- Is this happening? Entering Dreams- An Introduction to the Concept The 2010 Christopher Nolan movie- “Inception”- got the whole world visualize the possibility of invading and hijack dreams. In this movie Dominick Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief whose job is stealing corporate secrets by invading a target’s dreams. It was an extremely…
Do I really have Vitamin D Deficiency? What is this article about? It seems there is a pandemic of Vitamin D deficiency. Everyone around me, including me, is having Vitamin D deficiency. This is despite the fact that I and people whom I interact with regularly have good access to nutritious food. Sunlight falling on…
In this article, I have attempted to take a scientist’s approach by analyzing all the available data. But I have also tried my best to present the findings in a manner that even a layman can understand. (That’s the objective of this website anyway!). At the end of this, you will understand what really science is saying about fasting and will guide to adopt rational practices to get the maximum benefits.