The World Health Organization’s emblem or logo was selected by the first World Health Assembly, which met in Geneva on June 24, 1948. The first World Health Assembly was attended by delegations from all but two of WHO’s then 48 Member States. There were several observers: from nine non-Member States, military administrations, the United Nations, […]
What is Skimmed Milk? Skimmed milk, or skim milk, is made when all the milk fat is removed from whole milk. It tends to contain around 0.1% fat. If you are looking for the same nutrients as whole milk, but want to cut calories and fat, fat free milk is a good choice. In fact, […]
Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985. It became a part of the Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Programme in 1992 and is currently one of the key areas under the National Rural Health Mission since 2005. Immunization is a global health and development success story, […]
According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes are the most dangerous creature on earth. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens […]
The Caribbean is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts. The region is southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America. Caribbean Islands have some of the best Medical schools, recognized by their […]
Levid 500mg Tab contains 500 milligrams of Levofloxacin which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as the […]
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The 17 SDGs are integrated—that is, […]
Kratom, a derivative of an Asian evergreen tree, that contains the stimulant mitragynine and narcotic 7-hydroxy mitragynine, is used by as many as 5 million people in the United States. The substance has been touted as an alternative approach to pain management. However, some have suggested it shares many of the harmful effects associated with […]
Just Mayo is an egg substitute mayonnaise-like produced by JUST, Inc, formerly known as Hampton Creek. Just Mayo was first released in Northern California Whole Foods Markets on September 19, 2013. Just Mayo comes in original, wasabi, truffle, sesame ginger, garlic, chipotle, and sriracha flavors. It is described as “a vegan spread that has rattled […]
Trazodone, sold under many brand names, is an antidepressant medication. FDA approved Trazodone for treating major depressive disorders. It can be used as part of combination therapy with other drugs or psychotherapies or used by itself for treating depression. Non-FDA-approved use is to induce sedation in patients with sleep problems. These patients may or may not […]
