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Common Health Issues in Newborn

INTRODUCTION  The most momentous,excited and anticipated occasion for parents is the arrival of newborn. They begin their journey of nurturing, caring and protecting the tiny new life. However, this journey is filled with challenges mainly when it comes to health and well-being of the little one.  Small babies,especially those who are born prematurely or with some underlying medical conditions are more prone to range of diseases and health conditions. The immune system of the newborn is immature and organs are also not fully developed to their potential, so they are fragile and more susceptible to infections,diseases and other health issues. The first few weeks after the birth are considered to be very critical because any health issues which arise during this phase can have serious impact on the baby's long-term health and development.  Some of the diseases or conditions by which newborns are affected can be congenital or may develop after birth. Such conditi...

A worldwide concern: Global Warming

INTRODUCTION  The most pressing issue with far reaching consequences for the environment of our generation is Global Warming as along with the environment it eventually affects human health and economy. The term 'Global warming' basically means the rise in average temperature of the Earth's surface because of the human activities which releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Such gases trap heat from the sun which leads to a warming effect on the planet. This warming of the planet leads to certain consequences such as rise in sea levels,more frequent and severe heatwaves and changes in precipitation patterns. Coastal communities and ecosystems are affected due to rising sea levels and frequent heatwaves can severely impact human health. Droughts and Floods are becoming more common due to changes in precipitation patterns due to which agricultural activities are affected. It is essential to reduce global warming for avoiding its seve...