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No new diarrhoea cases reported in Giripuram, officials confirm

July 20, 2026 admin

Health workers conduct door-to-door surveys as the Health Department intensifies surveillance and preventive measures following a rise in diarrhoea cases in Giripuram of Vijayawada on Monday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials announced on Monday (July 20, 2026) that no new cases of diarrhoea were reported in Giripuram, Vijayawada, on…

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Paresthesia: The Science of ‘Sleeping Limbs’

February 3, 2026 admin

Paresthesia | Photo Credit: Gemini DALL E Paresthesia, or sleeping limbs, is characterised by a numb, tingling, or a slight burning sensation in your limbs that usually affects hands, arms, and feet. It can also affect joints, pressure points and areas close to a nerve. Science it out So, how does this happen? Well, when…

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The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival

August 2, 2024 admin

The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival 1 / 6 | The ability to metabolize alcohol effectively is an evolutionary adaptation found in populations with a long history of agriculture and fermentation. Which enzyme is responsible for this adaptation? Answer : Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER…

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