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Samhita has just completed her Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Her areas of interest are Cancer Biology and Molecular Biology. She is a pet lover, and during her leisure time, she volunteers in several adoption drives for Indian cats and dogs.
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National Digital Health Mission Launched by PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of the National Digital Health Mission to digitize all the health records on August 15th, 2020. Every citizen of India will have a unique health ID, which will be used to access the digital records in a common platform through an app.
Panpsychism – Is Our Universe Conscious?
Scientists have started to wonder if the universe is conscious. Panpsychism is a theory that suggests that everything is conscious. Biological and physics experiments are being performed to verify panpsychism.
D614G-Dominant Mutated Strain of SARS-CoV-2
D614G is a mutated strain of SARS-CoV-2. It is believed to be 10 times more infectious than the original strain. D614G was recently detected in Malaysia.
Obesity is a Major Risk Factor in Severe COVID-19 Cases
Obesity has emerged as a major risk factor for severe COVID-19 cases. Obesity also has other health implications, and there is hope for obese patients with weight loss surgery options.
Yoga can Help Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Yoga can be used to improve the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Yoga is more effective compared to stress-management education, but not as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy.
