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what is the new Delta variant? we will discuss the delta plus variant . why it is called a variant of concern and what is the effect of vaccines on it.  So let's start with the Delta plus variant which is nothing but a mutated SARS-CoV2 virus. Most of the time these mutations are harmless or even make the virus weaker. They quietly disappear without making any notable changes. The mutation is in the spike protein of SARS But sometimes the mutation becomes more dangerous than the previous ones. Till Now WHO has announced 4 most concerning variants from the multiple mutations. They are called alpha, beta, gamma and delta. Among them the delta variant has further mutated to form the delta plus variant.-CoV2 which helps the virus enter and infect the human cells. This mutation is helping the Virus to bind more efficiently with our cells. Now let us see why it is more dangerous? According to the research, it is 50% more transmissible than the original coronavirus. In this, the chance...

Cocaine  is a drug addictive .It's a common white drug powder cocaine is made up of solid rock crystals cocaine  [C17H21N04] is a very powerfully addictive drug .  Cocaine originates from coca leaves, and has been used for variety and cultural. how does cocaine affects the brain how drugs work cocaine Our brains are composed of networks of billions of tiny nerve cells.  Signals race around these networks crossing the gaps between the nerve cells using chemical messengers One that work is dedicated to making us feel good When we do something that is essential to survival such as eat drink or have sex Normally when this network is activated the nerve cells in it release the feel-good chemical messenger dopamine.  Dopamine travels across the gap from one nerve cell to receptors on its neighbor triggering a chain reaction, which makes you feel good This dopamine then returns to the nerve cell that released it for further use Cocaine hijacks the feel-good network ...

Effects of Smoking on Throat   1. Smoking can lead to illness in many parts of your body, but your throat is particularly vulnerable . Each time tobacco smoke is inhaled, the throat is exposed to more than 7,000 chemicals, notes a 2010 report from the U.S. Surgeon General.Of those chemicals, roughly 70 are known to cause cancer and hundreds of others are toxic. The effects of smoking on the throat range from minor irritation to cancer. Effects of Smoking on Heart 2. Smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which includes coronary heart disease and stroke. Smoking damages the lining of your arteries, leading to a build up of fatty material (atheroma) which narrows the artery . This can cause angina, a heart attack or a stroke . The carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood. This means your heart has to pump harder to supply the body with the oxygen it needs. The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates your body to produce adrena...

Symptoms and Treatment of Black Fungus , White Fungus and Yellow Fungus  The Coronavirus crisis has not yet ended in the country and now cases of dangerous diseases like Black Fungus and White Fungus are in the news. And by dangerous I mean truly dangerous diseases. If you catch Covid-19, there is around a 90% chance that your life will be spared.  You'll come out of it alive. But if you get infected with Black Fungus there is only a 50% chance of survival. Its death rate is around 50%. What is this Black Fungus disease? How does start? How can it be prevented? I consulted one of the top virologists of India again.  Dr. Kang, what is this Black Fungus? Is it a new disease after Covid-19?  This isn't a new disease. These fungal infections did happen before. And they're happening now as well. The formal name of the Black Fungus disease is Mucormycosis. It is an infection of the Mucorales fungal family.  Those fungi belonging to the Mucorales family . And fungi of...

What is an mRNA vaccine and is it safe?  MRNA is cutting edge technology that's been extensively worked on by scientists, including our experts right here at VUMC. mRNA stands for messenger RNA. You can think of it as an instruction manual, teaching the body how to build proteins.  In the case of the COVID-19 vaccines, the mRNA teaches your immune system to make specific antibodies that prevent the spikes on the outside of the COVID virus from attaching to your cells. If the virus can't attach to cells, it can't make you sick.  The mRNA does not interact or change your DNA. Thus, it's very safe. The vaccine is designed to stop the virus from making you sick, but what we don't know yet is if the vaccine will stop you from spreading the virus. We hope that it does, but until we know more, we must continue to wear our masks and social distance.  What is a vaccine?  A vaccine is a tool used to make a person immune to a specific disease. It does this by stimulating t...

Benefits of Honey Honey has the healing properties that helped lead to the creation of the modern pharmaceutical industry. Just a little bit of honey can help heal wounds, do battle with many illnesses, and has been used as a sweetener in all sorts of food and drinks for centuries. In addition to being a powerful substance with healing properties, honey is a rich concentration of several naturally occurring substances, including fructose, glucose, sucrose, and natural pyrrolidine alkaloids. Honey is an antioxidant. It prevents the polymerization of sugars, preventing further breakdown of cellular material. It also has antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and antiviral benefits. However, the contents of honey are sometimes contaminated, which is why it is called a broad spectrum antimicrobial. The chemical structure of honey contains the same atoms as coal. From the point of view of Einstein's theory, both are energy sources. Like coal, the ingredients in the honey have the a...

Advantage and disadvantages of anti dandruff hair oil Here is how you can use anti dandruff hair oil: Use anti dandruff hair oil once a day for 3 weeks to use it. Keep using the oil for 4 weeks and then see how the condition improves. See the latest issue of Healthy Hair, Nails & Hair Magazine for an expert advice. In this article. • Research supports anti dandruff hair oil • Use anti dandruff shampoo after you apply the oil • Anti dandruff shampoo ingredients – dry hair, oil, and shampoo • Anti dandruff hair oil for dry hair • Anti dandruff hair oil and hair loss • Benefits of hair oil in hair loss • Anti dandruff hair conditioner – different benefits for hair • Use of hair conditioner for dry hair • Anti dandruff hair oil – advantages • Use anti dandruff shampoo for dandruff • Use anti dandruff shampoo for dry hair • Use anti dandruff shampoo for dandruff dry hair. Advantages of anti dandruff hair oil Anti dandruff hair oil works as an essential oil supplement that helps strength...

Drinking too much alcohol can put your digestive system at risk and cause abnormal activation of digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. This abnormal activation of enzymes can lead to inflammation known as pancreatitis, which can lead to serious complication. pancreatitis can become a long-term condition and cause serious complications. It can lead to gassiness, bloating, diarrhea or painful stools. Inflammatory Damage 1. We all Know that heavy drinking effects the liver, long-term alcohol use increase your risk for chronic liver inflammation and liver disease known as cirrhosis. Over a period of time when the liver becomes increasingly damaged, removing toxic substances from your body becomes difficult which leads to a lot of other problems. Sugar Levels 2. The pancreas helps regulate your body's insulin use and response to glucose ,so when you indulge in heavy drinking, your Pancreas and liver does not functioning properly. This leads to the risk of low blood sugar and if yo...