All homework and no play for toddlers in summer

Working parents are concerned about the productivity of their children in summer vacations. The number of summer camps, for children between the age group of two to five are comparatively less when compared to other age groups. Working parents in Bangalore fear that allowing their children to stay at home will hamper their growth and […]

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Nurses campaign at Victoria Hospital to cure plastic problem

On World Health Day 2022, nurses of victoria hospital marched to ban plastic completely. Bengaluru: On World Health Day, staff and student nurses gathered at the Victoria Hospital, Mysore Road to spread awareness about plastic and its negative effects on our health and the environment. Bhamini, a nurse staff at the hospital said that this […]

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LED headlights continue to harm sight

Experts say that LED lights can cause accidents and can also lead to permanent vision loss. Data suggests that no action is being taken against people who install bright headlights on their vehicles. A comparative study by Bengaluru Traffic Police indicated that booked cases of dazzling headlights have reduced from 84276 in 2019 to just […]

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Aggression due to gaming , a myth

Some gamers may feel in better control over their lives. Experts say that gaming can be an escape which helps people to have control over their character and experience the feeling of success. Bushraa Taabeen, a cyber-psychologist explained that, “Online gaming alone cannot cause aggression but there have been instances of violent behavior towards animals […]

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A masked hurdle for dyslexic children

Teachers have to repeat instructions multiple times to be understood. As schools are reopening, dyslexic children are having trouble in the learning process as the teachers have to wear masks which muffle their voices. According to a study,“While masks prevent the spread of COVID, they also make spoken language more difficult for children to understand, […]

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Apps help diabetic patients monitor health during lockdown

Applications introduced to help patients manage sugar levels during the pandemic have worked out for some people. During the lockdown, startups have created apps such as Sugar fit and Digital Twin to help diabetic patients manage their health condition. They have helped patients manage their health at home  without consulting a doctor in person. Credibility […]

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Eating disorders on the rise

The stress and anxiety from the pandemic has triggered a series of eating disorders in the country. Eating disorders like Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa and overeating have increased in the pandemic because of stress, isolation and the increased usage of internet, say doctors. According to Dr. Vikram Panwar, a psychiatrist, “The pandemic increased the number of […]

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