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Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood?

 Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...

The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy?

 The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy? Although it is still a matter of research whether mitochondria are the main cause of aging , experts say that human behavior has been proven to affect their health. What is beneficial for these small parts of our cells, it benefits the entire body. Regular exercise has been proven to improve the functioning of mitochondria. In a very important study, researchers biopsied human thigh muscles. After an eight-week training program, they found more and healthier mitochondria in the muscle cells than before. Although both endurance and resistance training were effective for this, the greatest benefits were obtained when they were combined. Daria Mauchly-Rozen , a professor of chemical and systems biology at Stanford University and author of the book “ The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health ,” sheds light on this issue. “Exercise causes a little bit of dam...

Is olive oil really healthy?

 Is olive oil really healthy?   Among the oils available in the market, many people say that olive oil is the best. This oil, which is produced in most Mediterranean countries, is not produced in Nepal. Olive oil is established as a healthy oil among consumers in Europe and North America. There are many who like it in Nepal too. Is olive oil really different from mustard or other oils found in Nepal? Nutritionist Uma Koirala says, 'Mustard oil found in Nepal and olive oil contain the same micronutrients. Omega three and six fatty acids found in olive oil, antioxidants, vitamin E and D are also present in mustard oil. According to Koirala, olive oil is similar to mustard oil found in Nepal. People like what they don't have. Olive oil is also the same," she says, "In Nepal, there is a tendency to consider expensive things that are not available in their country to be good." She says that all the virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil available in the market ar...

Is the panipuri we eat healthy?

Is the panipuri we eat healthy? Panipuri, which was previously found only in Terai and certain places in the valley, is now found in every street and square. Even school and college students eat panipuri everyday. How healthy is it to eat panipuri, a very popular snack that is sold and distributed everywhere, openly, without any hygiene?