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 Toothbrushes contain billions of bacteria, how can you stay safe? Kathmandu. The small toothbrush you use to clean your teeth every morning and evening is actually a breeding ground for millions of microorganisms. The microorganisms on your toothbrush can have a variety of harmful effects on your oral and overall health. Our toothbrush is actually a small ecosystem where billions of microorganisms grow and thrive every day. The bristles of the brush are like a dry land, which when wet with water, become filled with nutrients for a while, turning into a suitable environment for bacteria. Millions of organisms live between these tiny plastic fibers. Concern According to studies, the toothbrushes we use can contain about one million to 12 million bacteria and fungi. They come from hundreds of different species and form a biological film on the surface of the toothbrush. When we brush twice a day, water, saliva, skin cells, and small food particles reach the bristles of the brush. Thi...

 Can obesity cause distance in a relationship? Obesity can have a profound impact on a person's mental health, confidence, relationships, and marital life. Obesity is not just a problem of increasing body size, it can also have a profound impact on a person's mental health, confidence, relationships, and marital life. The problem of obesity has been increasing rapidly around the world in recent years. Many people are suffering from obesity due to unhealthy eating habits, low physical activity, stressful lifestyles, and lack of adequate sleep. Obesity not only increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes , high blood pressure , heart disease, thyroid, and cholesterol, it also affects a person's emotional relationships and sexual relationships. Many people are hesitant to talk about it openly, but obesity is becoming a common cause of decreased self-confidence, increased distance from their partner, and increased dissatisfaction with their relationship. According to psycho...

 Can small moles on the face be removed? After removing the mole, you should avoid the sun for 5 to 7 days, for which you should use sunscreen. Unwanted moles on the face affect beauty and confidence. Laser treatment, surgery, and cryotherapy methods are used to remove moles, of which laser is the most popular and has the least side effects. Home remedies such as toothpaste or acid can cause irritation and infection on the skin, so you should consult a dermatologist. Women are facing various concerns regarding facial beauty. The most distressing problem among these is unwanted moles on the face. These small-looking moles affect the overall beauty of the face and reduce confidence. Most moles are harmless, but in some cases, they can also be a sign of skin cancer ' melanoma '. Therefore, it is very important to get checked by a dermatologist to know the type of mole. What is mole and why does it occur? Black or other colored spots on the skin are called moles. Moles are a group...

 ‘Newborn Screening’ can save thousands of newborn lives The program is being run with a limited budget from the Nepal government. However, service recipients coming from other hospitals can avail the service by paying the fee set by the government. Paropakar Maternity and Gynecology Hospital has started the metabolic newborn screening service since Shravan 2081 to detect congenital diseases in newborns. Just because a baby looks healthy at birth does not guarantee its complete health. Some serious congenital diseases can also occur. Symptoms of such problems may not be visible immediately after birth, but if not identified in time, it can seriously affect the child’s physical, mental and intellectual development. Newborn screening is an effective way to identify such diseases at an early stage and start treatment. This service, which was started for the first time by Paropakar Maternity and Gynecology Hospital in Nepal, has so far tested thousands of newborns. Why is newborn s...

 Sleeping with the whole mouth covered to avoid cold can have such an effect on health Doctors say that sleeping with the mouth completely covered reduces the amount of oxygen by 15 to 20 percent and affects the quality of sleep. Doctors have revealed that sleeping in this way increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the body, causes sweating, skin problems and respiratory problems . During the winter, when you get into bed while sleeping, it feels very cold at first. When our body temperature does not dissipate heat, we do not feel warmth down to the bottom. At such times, some people have the habit of sleeping by covering their entire mouth with vinegar and odane . Some people sleep with their whole face covered so that the light does not fall on their face. Doctors say that sleeping in this way will make you feel a bit warmer, but sleeping with your mouth covered in this way is harmful from many angles. What happens when a person sleeps with his face covered? According to do...

 These 6 behaviors can be harmful to friends, how to avoid them? Signs of a harmful friend include divulging secrets, being overly angry, and being self-centered. If a relationship is harmful, it’s important to set clear boundaries, take time out, and end the friendship if necessary. Friends help make life more meaningful. They provide social and emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and boost your enthusiasm for life. Maintaining social connections can help you live longer and reduce your risk of mental and physical health problems, such as depression and high blood pressure. However, some friends may not be so positive. Some friends can even be harmful. Harmful friends come in many forms, but they usually cause mental stress and tend to pull you down rather than up. In such cases, it can be difficult to recognize a harmful friend. What do harmful friends do? Good friends may be rude or distant on bad days, but they will apologize when things get better. Harmful friend...

 ‘Patients can survive if they reach the hospital immediately after a stroke’ When it comes to stroke, many people think that it causes death. ‘The chances of survival are zero, even if they survive, there is a possibility of paralysis.’ ‘Even if that person survives after treatment, they will not be active.’ Senior neurologist, neurosurgeon and spine specialist Prof. Dr. Rajiv Jha says that this thinking is not entirely true. According to him, if you reach the hospital at the right time and get treatment, the chances of survival are high. What is a stroke, how does it happen? A stroke is a stroke that occurs due to some reason. It is of two types, one is when a brain artery dries up and the other is when a nerve in the brain ruptures and bleeds, causing a stroke. This is a complex problem in itself. But if treatment is provided on time, the patient can be saved. Because when we examine the cases of stroke in our country, it is seen that most of the deaths occur before reaching the...

 Tumors growing in the nose can also be cancerous Cancers that occur in various parts of the body can also occur in the nose. It is difficult to imagine how serious a problem it can be if the nose, which is the main means of breathing, has cancer. In fact, the nose also contains cells that produce mucus (a liquid that contains antibodies that kill germs). When these mucus-producing cells start to grow normally near the nose, it takes the form of cancer. Problems like nose cancer are usually seen only in people who smoke a lot. The main function of the nose is to inform the brain about smell, odor, and fragrance and to breathe and exhale. In addition, a clean nose also makes the air entering the nose temperature-friendly, filters and blocks germs that enter the respiratory tract with the air, and removes dirt from the sinuses (bone cavities) around the nose. The internal structure of the nose and tumors that can be seen in it The internal structure of the nose consists of surfaces c...

 Can the tooth after RCT be infected again? If the tooth infection cannot be cured by normal treatment, it is necessary to treat the veins inside the root, which is called RCT (Root Canal Treatment). RCT should be done when the infection reaches the tooth nerve. If there is no infection in the veins, normal fillings will also work. If the micro-organisms that are our mouth friends find a way to reach the inner layer of the tooth, i.e. the pulp, the vein of the tooth becomes infected. Because of this, our teeth can hurt and pus can accumulate in the gums. In such a case, we have to do RCT to reduce the pain and cure the infection without removing our natural (permanent) teeth. When treating the root of the tooth, a small hole is made in the chewing part or the upper part of the tooth and the root is treated. Under what circumstances should RCT be done? When the tooth nerve is infected and the tooth hurts, due to not being treated in time, the infection has spread from the inner laye...

 How is ultrasound done that can detect stones, tumors and cancer? You must have heard that women do a lot of ultrasound during pregnancy. How many women have had an ultrasound when they were pregnant? Many may think that ultrasound during pregnancy is only necessary to stay informed about the development of the unborn child. But that is definitely not the case, ultrasound is such a cutting-edge technology, which plays an important role not only in pregnancy but also in examining the overall condition of the body to detect problems. What is ultrasound? Ultrasound is a painless test method using electrical waves. Ultrasound is also known as 'sonography' and 'ultra sonography'. Ultrasound uses high-frequency electrical sound waves to take real pictures and videos of body parts. With the help of this device, the internal organs, soft tissues, cells and blood vessels in the body can be clearly seen through pictures and videos without any surgery. It does not use any radiati...