Mucormycosis or Black Fungus that is affecting some Covid-19 patients: Here is what is known so far Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a killer fungus – Mucor, that exists in the environment, often found on wet surfaces. At a time when India has been tackling the second wave of the corona virus …
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Elephant pearls are not really pearls, however, they are categorized as one of the nine pearls. These are produced in the heads and the sockets of the tusks of some elephants. It was believed that when worn by kings, they proved highly sanctifying and bestowed children, victory and sound health. Even now, they are considered to bring good luck. Elisabeth …
Read More »Are men more prone to heart attacks than women?
Worldwide statistics show that men are twice as likely to die from heart attacks than pre-menopasual women. Oestrogen, either produced by the body or in the farm of Hormone. Replacement Therapy, appears to play a protective role in women. However, this protection decreases markedly with age and mortality rates for both sexes become comparable by the age of 70-80. Funny …
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