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You may gain extra weight during pregnancy as you take extra food & enough rest during that period. Now that your new baby is here and you always think about how to get rid of those extra pounds. Don’t worry! You need to maintain a gradual approach to lose weight. Be relaxed, hold patience and follow our secure and prudent ways to lose baby weight just after pregnancy and get back fitness.  Weight gain during pregnancy It is important to understand how much weight you should gain during pregnancy. You should also know why your body is putting on pounds, and how it plays a role in what happens after the baby arrives. How much weight you should gain during pregnancy will depend on your body mass index (BMI) before you get pregnant.  Institute of Medicine (IOM) says women who are underweight need to gain 28 to 40 lbs. (12.7 to 18.1 kg) while women with a normal BMI need to gain 25 to 35 lbs. (11.3 to 15.9 kg) but women in the overweight type should aim to gain 15 to 25 lbs. (6.8 to 11.3 kg), and women in the obese category should aim to gain 11 to 20 lbs. (5.0 to 9.1 kg). The women who carry twins, the recommended weight gain amounts for them are higher.  Read Pregnancy Care Tips for Summer: How can pregnant mothers beat the heat? According to IOM, the most important reason women should limit their weight gain during pregnancy is to reduce risks both to the mother and the baby's health. According to  IOM's recommendation, women can gain between 0.5 to 2 kg during the first trimester. And during both the second and third trimesters, women may gain 0.5 to 1 lb. (0.23 to 0.45 kg) per week.  Of course, that will depend on their pre-pregnancy BMI. The IOM also says that, during these trimesters, underweight and normal-weight women generally gain 1 lb. per week, overweight women gain 0.6 lbs. (0.27 kg) per week and obese women gain 0.5 lbs. per week.  Read Pregnancy Anxiety? How to reduce the stress of pregnant mothers? Weight Gain and Postpartum depression  Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex including physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. It is a serious but treatable medical illness that involves feelings of extreme sadness, indifference, and anxiety. It can affect the new moms. Some mothers suffer from Postpartum depression due to gaining excess weight during their preganancy periods.

Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance in patients with rare blood cancer. In a study published on Monday, the team from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and SA Pathology's Center for Cancer Biology said they have found a way to suppress a protein that boosts resistance to drugs used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. AML is a kind of rare cancer that affects blood and bone marrow that kills more than 70 percent of patients within five years of diagnosis. "Each year in Australia, around 900 people are diagnosed with AML, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow characterized by an overproduction of cancerous white blood cells called leukaemic blasts," Stuart Pitson, a lead author of Monday's study, said in a statement. Read: Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Treatment and Ways of Prevention "These cells crowd out normal white blood cells, which then can't do their usual infection-fighting work, thereby increasing the risk of infections, low oxygen levels and bleeding." Patients initially respond to Venetoclax, a new treatment for AML, but over time cells grow resistant to it. However, the research team discovered that modulating lipid metabolism in the body can inhibit a protein called Mcl-1 which facilitates drug resistance. Pitson said the finding could revolutionize how AML is treated. The team is now working to optimize drugs targeting the protein to take into clinical trials. "For most people with AML, the chances of long-term survival are no better now than they were last century," SA Pathology hematologist David Ross said. Read: Clean hands may make the difference between life and death: WHO "Now, we have a chance to remedy that. New treatments that prevent Venetoclax resistance have the potential to prolong survival, or even increase the chances of a cure in a disease for which improved outcomes are desperately needed."

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which a person is conscious but unable to move while they are asleep. This state can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes or even hours. It is most common during the onset of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is the stage of sleep when people experience dreams. In most people, this is the last stage of sleep before waking up. People who experience sleep paralysis are unable to progress from one stage of sleep to the next. They are fully aware of their surroundings but are unable to move. Stay with us to know the risk factors, causes, symptoms, treatment and preventive measures of Sleep Paralysis syndrome. Risk Factors and Causes of Sleep Paralysis About 8% of people experience sleep paralysis at least once in their life. While the rate is higher for students, people having psychiatric conditions, and people of color, anyone can experience it. Sleep paralysis can be a frightening experience, but it is not always dangerous. Let's see the common reasons for sleep paralysis. Read: Clean hands may make the difference between life and death: WHO Sleep Deprivation or Insomnia People who are sleep-deprived are more prone to sleep paralysis. Sleep deprivation can lead to a person experiencing sleep paralysis due to the lack of REM sleep. This is the stage of sleep where most dreams occur and where muscles relax. If a person is deprived of REM sleep, they will be more likely to experience sleep paralysis. Anxiousness and Nervousness When a person is anxious, they will often focus on their breathing or shallow breathing as if it could save them from some danger or threat that may be threatening them. If a person's breathing is shallow enough that it causes them the experience of being caught in a trap, unable to move, and unable to speak. Nervousness may also cause a person to have shallow breathing, which can then lead them to experience sleep paralysis when they begin to panic or are so nervous that they are unable to control their breathing or feel safe. Read Bug-free Home: How to get rid of insects indoors Medications Many medications can also cause sleep paralysis. For example, high blood pressure drugs, hormonal medicines, steroids, and inhaled respiratory drugs can lead to sleep disorders. Eventually, these can cause sleep paralysis. Alcohol Alcohol can also cause people to experience sudden awakenings from deep stages of sleep like NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM causing them to have difficulty returning back into deeper stages of sleeping, causing them to experience a feeling of being awake and not being able to move or talk. This feeling can last for up to 20 minutes or so, in which the person may experience a variety of symptoms, including panic attacks, hallucinations, and amnesia. Stress We have all experienced stress in our lives; some of us probably have experienced it on a regular basis, and many of us probably have experienced it at some point in our life. When you are experiencing stress, it can cause you to face sleep paralysis because the body goes into fight or flight mode when you are stressed out. And you may experience symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, and feeling like you are going to pass out. Read: Tips to Keep Home Cool in Summer Without AC Sleep Positions One thing that many people do not realize when it comes down to their bedtime routine is that when they get into bed at night, they need to make sure that their body is in the correct position for sleeping. And this means you always make sure that your head is on a pillow which will allow you to have a comfortable night's sleep.  Also, if you are having trouble sleeping due to an episode of sleep paralysis, then it may be a good idea to try sleeping on your side. This position will often help keep you from falling into a state of sleep paralysis. It will also allow you to breathe in a more natural way, which will often help reduce the amount of time that you are experiencing these episodes. Being Overweight There has been a lot of research done on this subject over the years, which shows that people who are overweight often experience more sleep paralysis symptoms than those who are of normal weight. Being overweight can lead to sleep disorders, which may cause sleep paralysis. Read Microplastic in Human Blood: Health Risks and Dangers Symptoms of Sleep Paralysis The most common way to know if you have sleep paralysis is you will have a feeling of being awake but unable to move. One of the most common symptoms is that your body remains paralyzed for a few seconds after the mind is awake and the eyes are open. Another symptom is that your head may feel like it's stuck in a vise or a vice grip. The last and most scary symptom of sleep paralysis is when you can hear noises in your head like someone whispering or calling out to you or when you hear an intruder in your house. Medical Treatment of Sleep Paralysis Sleep paralysis is not a major issue, and it is a common phenomenon. Therefore, most people don't need any treatment for sleep paralysis. But if it occurs more often, you may need to consult a doctor to find out the reasons. If you have sleep paralysis due to anxiety or depression, or mental health issues, you might require medical treatment. For example, you may need to take a sleeping pill to improve sleep habits to make sure you are getting six to eight hours of sleep. Sometimes, doctors may prescribe you antidepressant medication to regulate sleep cycles. Also, treating any mental health issue will improve sleep paralysis. You may also need treatment for other kinds of sleep disorders such as leg cramps or narcolepsy. Read: Newborn Baby, Infant Care Tips during Summer Preventive Measures for Sleep Paralysis If you are experiencing sleep paralysis, here are a few things you can do to make it easier to fall asleep. First, make sure your mind is calm as you go to bed. Try not to think about anything that might cause you anxiety. Second, try to go to bed at the same time every night. Often, when we change the time we go to bed, we will find ourselves falling asleep at a different time.  Lastly, try to keep things in your bedroom as simple as possible. Sometimes, when we have too much stuff in our bedroom, we end up worrying about our stuff. Therefore, try to keep your bedroom as simple as possible and, if possible, leave a few things like pictures or items from your childhood, so it reminds you of happy times. Final Words So far, we have discussed the common symptoms, risk factors, reasons, treatment and preventive measures of Sleep Paralysis. Not to mention, Sleep paralysis is a common and often frightening experience, but it can be largely avoided through simple precautions. Practicing safe sleep habits, such as avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, can help reduce the chances of experiencing sleep paralysis in the first place. If you do experience sleep paralysis, be sure to seek help from a physician or other trusted source to get relief. Read: Pregnancy Care Tips for Summer: How can pregnant mothers beat the heat?

When good hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are followed, 70 percent of infections can be prevented in health care settings, according to a new World Health Organization report. The coronavirus pandemic and other disease outbreaks have highlighted the extent to which healthcare settings can contribute to the spread of infections. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed many challenges and gaps in IPC in all regions and countries, including those which had the most advanced IPC programmes, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO). Today, out of every 100 patients in acute care hospitals, seven in high-income countries and 15 in low and middle-income nations will acquire at least one healthcare associated infection (HAI) during their hospital stay – one in 10 of whom will die. Newborns and patients in intensive care are particularly at risk, the report reveals, and almost half of all sepsis cases with organ dysfunction in adult intensive-care units are linked to healthcare. The first Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control published Friday brings together evidence from scientific reports, and new data from WHO studies. Also Read: Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19: WHO The impact of healthcare linked infections and antimicrobial resistance on people's lives is incalculable, says the WHO. Over 24 percent of patients affected by healthcare associated sepsis and 52.3 percent of those treated in an intensive care unit die each year. Moreover, deaths are increased two to threefold when infections are resistant to antimicrobials. In the last five years, the WHO conducted global surveys and country joint evaluations to assess the implementation status of national IPC programmes. Comparing data from the 2017-18 to 2021-22 surveys, the percentage of countries with a national IPC programme did not improve; and in 2021-22, only 3.8 percent of countries had all IPC minimum requirements in place at the national level. In healthcare facilities, only 15.2 percent met all the IPC minimum requirements, according to a 2019 WHO survey. Also Read: WHO estimates pandemic’s death toll in Bangladesh almost 5 times higher than official figures However, some encouraging progress has been made, with significantly more countries appointing IPC focal points; dedicated budgets for IPC and curriculum for front line healthcare workers' training; national IPC guidelines and programmes for HAI surveillance; and hand hygiene compliance established as key national indicators. Strongly supported by the WHO and others, many countries are scaling up actions to put in place minimum requirements and core components of IPC programmes. Sustaining and further expanding this progress in the long-term is a critical need that requires urgent attention and investments. "Our challenge now is to ensure that all countries are able to allocate the human resources, supplies and infrastructures this requires," said Tedros.    

When amputee athlete Jacky Hunt-Broersma says her mantra is, “I can do hard things,” she’s not kidding — the amputee athlete has run 104 marathons in as many days, all using a carbon-fiber prosthesis. Hunt-Broersma, 46, completed that epic quest on Saturday near her home in suburban Phoenix, setting an unofficial world record along the way. “What a journey,” she tweeted. The South Africa native, who lost her left leg below the knee to a rare cancer, gained worldwide attention and a huge social media following after beginning her record attempt on Jan. 17. Brick Runners, an organization that supports athletes who raise money for charities, even designed a Jacky-inspired Lego-style character complete with one of her favorite T-shirts, which reads: “Strong Has Many Forms.” Also Read: Tips to keep home cool in summer without AC Hunt-Broersma also raised more than $67,000 to help fellow amputee blade runners get the expensive prostheses they need. Health insurance typically doesn’t cover the cost, which can exceed $10,000. Every day since mid-January, she covered the classic 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon distance either on a loop course laid out near her home in Gilbert, Arizona, or on a treadmill indoors. Her original goal was to run 100 marathons in 100 days so she’d beat a record of 95 set in 2020 by Alyssa Amos Clark, a nondisabled runner from Bennington, Vermont, who did it as a pandemic coping strategy. But last month, after nondisabled British runner Kate Jayden unofficially broke Clark’s record with 101 marathons in 101 days, Hunt-Broersma realized she’d need to run at least 102. In an interview with The Associated Press, she said she hoped her quest would inspire people everywhere to push themselves regardless of their physical limitations. Guinness World Records spokesperson Amanda Marcus said the Britain-based organization was aware of Hunt-Broersma’s attempt, and that it would take 12 to 15 weeks to review the evidence before the record can be confirmed. Guinness lists the men’s record for consecutive daily marathons as 59, set in 2019 by Enzo Caporaso of Italy. Also Read: Newborn baby, infant care tips during summer  

The hot summer days can create several heat-related health conditions like heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, and heat rash. Among these, the most serious ones are heatstroke and heat exhaustion. So, it is necessary to keep your house cool during summer days. Is it possible to control the temperature of the home without AC? If you want to avoid the high cost of air conditioning, follow our tricks to keep your home cool in summer through some cost-effective eco-friendly ways.  15 Effective and natural ways to keep your house cool without AC Shut the blinds Naturally, through windows about 25 percent of summer heat can come. Research has shown that up to 30 percent of unwanted heat comes from your windows, and utilizing shades, curtains, and the like can save a minimum of 7 percent on bills and can minimize indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees.   So, if you want to cool down your room without AC, make sure to block the heat with shades or blinds during the sunniest hours of the day.  Moreover, by closing the blinds you essentially prevent your home from becoming a miniature greenhouse, which is especially the case with south- and west-facing windows. Read: Bug-free Home: How to get rid of insects indoors Adjust your ceiling fans seasonally You need to set your ceiling fan to rotate counter-clockwise in the summer season. You do it so that the fan blades should rotate counter-clockwise to push the air straight down. This will definitely increase the fan speed on really hot days and will create a wind-chill breeze effect that will make you and your guests feel cooler. Strip in the cool Another category of insulation is weatherstripping. Although it’s thought of as a winter measure, it is equally helpful in summer. It is helpful to keep cool air from escaping through doors and windows. You can easily do it as it is very inexpensive and doesn’t take much time to install. You just need half an hour to strip the area around a door. Read: Newborn Baby, Infant Care Tips during Summer Bake and wash at night Generally, large appliances like ovens, ranges, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers give off significant amounts of heat. So, make sure you save their operation for evening hours when cooler temperatures will offset their output. Hack a fan Hacking a fan is an amazing idea to create a faux ocean breeze. Just fill a mixing bowl with ice or an ice pack, and put the bowl in front of a fan. Turn the fan on and get a chilly, misty breeze. Make your air conditioner What would it be if you could create your own air conditioner? Yes, you can do it by using a fan, 3/8 copper coil, a water pump, ice, a cooler box, and a plastic pipe. You make this air conditioner and you can watch videos available on youtube.  Read Choose the Right Curtains for Your Home: The Ultimate Guide Turn on your bathroom fans Nowadays about every flat or apartment has bathroom fans and exhaust in the kitchen. If you turn on your bathroom fans along with the exhaust fan in your kitchen, they can easily drag the hot air that rises and push it out of your home. Exhausts pull the hot air that rises after you cook and bathroom fans take a steamy shower out of your house or apartment. Install a shade If you can install a shade above your windows, it will work to shield your home from the sun’s rays. Of course, it will ensure the amount of heat your home absorbs is reduced. Hack your windows Hacking windows is another great way to minimize heat. You can do it by opening the top section of your windows on the downwind side of your house. Besides, you need to open the bottom section on the upwind side. This system will create a cooling pressure. Moreover, you can make things even cooler by facing a box fan out the window. Read How to manage wardrobes, closets to wear fresh smelling clothes everyday? Open windows at night Make sure you open windows and interior doors at night. At night, the sun is not there, and naturally, you can enjoy the cool night breeze. So, you should always open the windows and interior doors in your home at night to create a cross breeze that will fill your room with cool air. During the daytime, your rooms become hot because of your kitchen. However, you need to open the door or window related to the kitchen to get rid of the hot air.  Set fan right way Fans help keep air moving around. So set your fans in windows or hallways so you can create a cross breeze that will draw in cooler air from the outside. Sleep Low Naturally, the air at your feet is less hot than at the ceiling. So, you can disassemble your bed and put the mattress on the floor. Of course, you will experience something different. Besides, on hotter days, you can also sleep on the floor. By lying on the floor of tiles you can beat the heat. Then your sleeping will be more comfortable. Read Pregnancy Care Tips for Summer: How can pregnant mothers beat the heat? Let the night air in The night air is more natural and cool. So, if it’s raining, you can open the windows to let the cool air come in but make sure the rain doesn’t come in. Thus, you can make your room colder during the rainy season. Upgrade All light bulbs to LED Undoubtedly all electronic equipment emerges in heat light bulbs also. When these lights are on, it is difficult to keep a room cool during the day. But LED lights stay cool. Moreover, they are more energy-saving, so you’ll save on your utility bills. If you don’t want to change your light bulbs right now, you can keep your lights off and use the natural daylight around your home. But you can turn the lights on at night. This will also help to reduce the amount of energy you need. Read Are You a Spendthrift? How to Stop Spending Excess Money? Use blackout curtains Blackout curtains naturally block sunlight. Research has shown that neutral-colored curtains with white plastic backings can reduce heat gain by up to 33 percent.

The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 511 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 510,784,182 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,224,790 Wednesday morning. The US has recorded 81,100,497 cases so far and 991,938 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows. India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,062,569 on Tuesday with 2,483 new cases registered in 24 hours in the South Asian country, as per the federal health ministry's latest data. This is the seventh consecutive day when the number of daily new cases has surpassed the 2,000-mark, after lower tallies were reported in recent weeks. Also Read: India's COVID-19 tally rises to 43,062,569 Besides, 1,399 deaths due to the pandemic recorded since Monday morning took the death toll to 523,622. Covid Situation in Bangladesh Bangladesh logged 19 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,52,602. As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,127 as no deaths were reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The daily positivity rate dropped to 0.38 per cent from Monday's 0.43 per cent after testing 5,020 samples during the period. On Monday, the number of infections was higher as 27 new cases were reported with zero death. Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent. The recovery rate rose to 97.01 per cent with the recovery of 364 more patients during the 24-hour period. In March, the country reported 85 Covid-linked deaths and 8,000 new cases while 66,639 patients recovered from the disease, according to DGHS. Among the 85 deaths during the period, 44 were unvaccinated patients, 11 were vaccinated with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, 28 with the second dose and two with the third dose. The country reported its first zero Covid-related death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 infections, since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020. Also Read: Ensure wearing masks, social distance, health guidelines amid Covid surge in world: NTAC On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest daily positivity rate at 33.37 per cent reporting 15,440 cases and 20 deaths. Besides, the country registered the highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year, while the highest number of daily fatalities was 264 on August 10 last year.    

Who can resist the existence of creepy crawlies and bugs in home? They not only create unsanitary conditions, but also give annoying experiences. Fly, the mosquito, bees, wasps, scorpions and other insects can cause painful stings. Furthermore, fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks can carry diseases that they can transport to the body of pets or humans. Are you confused about how to keep insects away from the indoor areas of your home? Just keep scrolling! Effective Ways to Keep Insects, Bugs Out of Your Home Seal Your Doors A properly sealed door can help keep out unwanted pests. It is efficient just like a locked door that can keep burglars out. You will be surprised to see that there are a number of unsealed gaps in your doors, each of which makes an easy entrance path for bugs. You can install an aluminum threshold under the door to prevent insects from crawling under your door. Besides, you can combine this with a door sweep for better protection. Moreover, do not forget to add weatherstripping or door-seal kits to the perimeter of the frame to keep insects from entering along the sides or top of the door.  Read How to manage wardrobes, closets to wear fresh smelling clothes everyday? Maintain Your Yard Yard maintenance can prevent bug invasions, especially in the case of mosquitoes and fleas. Mosquitoes breed easily in the stagnant clean water. Storage of pooled water in your yard can enhance the mosquito population. So, you need to replace the water of your swimming pool regularly.  When you are watering plants into your yard, let the water get naturally absorbed into the soil. After rain let the stagnant water pass through the drainage system.  Besides, you must pay attention to the drainage system of your yard, which is related to the slope of the earth. Make sure your yard’s regular drainage channels are properly maintained. Try to keep the drainage channels free from leaves, grass clippings, and debris so they are able to operate effectively. This will reduce the number of bugs that are trying to enter your home.  Read Choose the Right Curtains for Your Home: The Ultimate Guide Finally, you need to remove any piles of leaves or debris from your yard because these areas are the perfect hiding spot for insects to hide and reproduce. Repair Cracks If you can fill in your cracks,  you can stop fewer bugs from sliding through. There are the microscopic sizes of many bugs and they can enter the home through cracks or holes that are nearly invisible to the homeowner. So, make sure you seal cracks on your home's exterior. Don’t forget to pay special attention to the roofline, where bees and wasps frequently build nests.  Set out sticky traps You can use old-fashioned sticky traps. You can trap every different type of pest that comes through, especially spiders and scorpions by using these sticky traps. Sticky traps are inexpensive. They are available in different shapes and sizes and are perfect for placing in areas where chemical insecticides can do damage to plants. Read Best Vacuum Floor Cleaner under Tk10000 in Bangladesh Add Screens A little hole can allow pests to crawl through so make sure there are no holes in your screen. Many people like natural ventilation from doors and windows to bring fresh air into the home, especially in the summer season. But it is a matter of sorrow that summer is the worst time of the year for mosquitoes, fleas, and other pests to invade your home. If you wish to enjoy the fresh air without the annoyance of insects, install screens on windows and doors. However, you need to make sure that you seal all tiny holes to prevent insect entry.  Cover Large Openings If there is a hole in your roof, it allows all the bugs — and bigger intruders into your home. You can fill larger openings and keep bugs out by using very fine wire mesh, often called hardwire cloth. However, you need to check to see if yours are operating properly and repair or replace the dampers as necessary.  Read Benefits of Pets for Kids: Why Raising Children around Livestock? Store Trash Properly Make sure you have a secure lid for your compost bin. The trash cans in a home are an epicure smorgasbord of cockroaches and other pests. So, if you want to prevent bugs from feasting on your trash, proper storage and handling are essential. Besides, it is important to clean and sanitize regularly all interior and exterior trash receptacles and recycling bins. Keep Foundations Clear Remember that your home's foundations are the closest part of the house to the ground and they are also one of the most common entry spots for bugs. So, you can reduce the likelihood of infestation by keeping foundations clear and protected. Try to avoid chemical insecticides or termiticides and instead use natural solutions and non-toxic substances like boric acid or diatomaceous which will not harm pets or family members. Read Pregnancy Care Tips for Summer: How can pregnant mothers beat the heat? Clean Up the Kitchen At night your kitchen becomes a safe living place for bugs. So, besides sealing the holes of your home, you need to deep-clean your kitchen every day. First make sure that there’s no food particles left out in the kitchen which can attract the insects and bugs. Moreover, don’t forget to cover all of your foodstuffs with lockable containers. Following these steps, you can go a long way in keeping a bug-free kitchen.  Dry Up Damp Areas Make sure you always dry up the damping areas of your home because bugs are seeking food and water as well. Some home-invading pests like silverfish, springtails, and house centipedes hang out in damp places. So, fix any leaky faucets, drains, or pipes whenever you find them.  Read COVID-19 Omicron XE Variant: Should we be worried? Besides, don’t forget to test that your air conditioner, washing machine, and dryer are all working properly. In the case of damp areas run a dehumidifier and check the attic to make sure it’s dry.   Kill the Bugs You See You can prevent the indoor bug invasion from becoming serious problems by taking early actions. So, make sure you kill any bugs you see first.   Dust Cleaning Sometimes, tiny, microscopic bugs and insects have invaded your home escaping your attention. To prevent such incidents you need to make sure that you vacuum your floors at least once a week. It will help your home get rid of the insects. You need to clean all the corners of your home to eliminate their attraction to your home. Read Microplastic in Human Blood: Health Risks and Dangers

Summers are not easy for anyone, especially when the temperatures are very high. It is really difficult for your newborn baby to bear this high temperature. As a new parent, you are also wondering how you go about keeping your newborn baby cool during the summer. We’re here to help you with the 10 best amazing tips to care for your little angel in this terrible summer.  Why Do Babies Suffer in Summer? The scorching heat of summer can be dangerous for newborn babies. Summer with its soaring temperatures can bring unbearable woes for your baby. Your baby can experience irritability and discomfort. Your baby can be sweating, its cheeks can be flushed, hair can be damp, and even has a heat rash. So, you need to make sure that your baby is cool and comfortable at all times.  Read Creative Toys for Children to Foster Creativity Staying Away from Electronics Essential Newborn Baby Care Tips for the Hot Summer Days Baby’s Diet As your newborn baby is breastfeeding, ensure to feed them frequently to keep them hydrated. Feed them after 30 minutes or 1 hour. Never let them feel thirsty. So, make sure you feel them before they are crying to eat.  If you are a working mother, you can suck your breast milk for your baby before going outside or you need to consult your doctor to have an alternative way. But remember, there is no alternative to mother’s milk for a newborn baby.  Read Best Educational YouTube Channels for Children Bathing As in the summer season, your baby may sweat, and you need to bathe your baby regularly.  You can bathe your baby 3 or 4 days a week. But, make sure you consult your doctor before making the bathing routine for your baby. Bathing will keep your baby comfortable and help her sleep better.  However, of course, use lukewarm water for bathing your baby, and always check the temperature of the water first before bathing. Make sure you wash your baby’s neck, armpits, and all folds carefully while bathing and dry them immediately just after bathing.   Read Young Kids Wearing Makeup: Health Risks and Ways of Prevention Light Dressing Let your baby always wear light clothes. It is important to select cotton clothes for your baby for the summer which can breathe. Synthetic clothes are good for babies as they may increase your baby’s discomfort and cause rashes.  Dehydration Make sure your baby never feels dehydrated. Remember, during summer your baby loses fluids without sweating also. Rapid breathing, restlessness, warm skin,  a flushed face, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea are some signs of a baby being dehydrated. So, then you need to breastfeed your newborn baby frequently. However, consult your baby’s doctor if you feel something serious.  Read Helping Kids with Sharing: How to teach a child to share Prevent Heat Rashes The most common issue amongst babies in the summer is heat rashes. So, make sure you cook your baby always. For this, you can put two spoons of sandalwood powder in their bathwater. Applying talcum powder also makes the baby cool. Don’t forget to change diapers if they are uncomfortable. Make sure your baby wears loose clothes.  Try to stay indoors Try to keep your baby indoors.  If you can keep your baby indoors, you can save them from the heat and ultimately can avoid heat rashes. If it is really necessary to go outside with your baby, try to avoid stepping out between 10 am to 2 pm because at these times the sun rays are the harshest.  Read Teaching Public Speaking to Children: Benefits, Effective ways Remember, a baby’s skin is sensitive to the sun's rays. Before stepping make sure to wear your baby light-colored clothes and prefer a full-sleeve shirt and pants. Carrying an umbrella can also protect you and your baby. Don’t carry your baby for a long time in a sling or a baby carrier because this makes babies very hot and sweaty. Oil massage Any light oil massaging for your baby during summers can give them comfort. So, massage your baby with light oil at least 2 times a day. However, never forget to wash it off well while bathing. If there is excessive oil in your baby’s skin, it might block the sweat glands. Take time to massage your baby with oil. You can give them light exercise while massaging.   Read Nail-biting in Children, Teenagers: Causes, Dangers, Ways of Prevention Protect from mosquitoes & Bugs Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue. So. make sure you save your baby from them. Ways are available to protect your baby from mosquitoes. Firstly, you can do it by using a mosquito net.  Besides, you can use organic mosquito repellent. Bugs also always disturb your baby. So, make sure you keep your baby protected from mosquitoes and bugs.  Moreover, keep your house mosquitoes and bugs free. Naturally, mosquitoes build their house in the air cooker, so regularly clean and change its water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Furthermore, make sure your house and surrounding area are free from any stagnant water.  Read Benefits of Debates for Children, Teenagers, Students Maintain the Right Room Temperature As most of the time, your baby needs to stay in the room, make sure you maintain the right room temperature. Many parents do not know the reason for their baby’s cold and illness. But you need to be careful with your baby. A little bit of air conditioning cannot hurt your baby and the perfect temperature is 25°C. You can also use an air cooler but you need to ensure it is clean.  Consult a Doctor if Necessary Don’t forget to consult a doctor if you feel something serious happening to your baby. When your baby is displaying symptoms of dehydration or rash consult a doctor. When you see that your baby is really struggling with the heat and it is in a lot of distress, immediately give your medical treatment otherwise it could create another issue altogether.  Read How to Teach Your Child Respect, Discipline? Bottom Line Babies feel discomfort but they don't tell, just display some signs of their discomfort. So, you need to be careful about their reaction. Don't delay consulting a doctor if something is urgent. We have shared several effective tips to care infant and newborn babies in summer. These tips will help you to keep your babies cool and comfortable in the scorching heat of the hot summer days. Share this article with your nearest one to keep their babies safe during summer.

New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron XE variant at the border, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Saturday. A person who has traveled from overseas to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the XE variant of Omicron, said the ministry. This is the first known detection of the Omicron XE variant in New Zealand, it said. According to the ministry, the person, who is currently isolating at home, arrived in New Zealand on April 19 and was tested on April 20. The whole-genome sequencing subsequently confirmed the XE variant. Also Read: COVID-19 Omicron XE Variant: Should we be worried? "XE has been spreading overseas, and its arrival in New Zealand is not unexpected," said the ministry. Meanwhile, the country reported 19 deaths from COVID-19, with 7,930 community cases and 494 hospitalizations on Saturday. In addition, 55 new cases of COVID-19 were detected at the New Zealand border, said the ministry. New Zealand has reported 875,794 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Also Read: How to Use Ridesharing Vehicles Safely during COVID19 Pandemic As the country is going through Anzac long weekend, the ministry has warned people to take health measures to protect themselves from the virus. "Firstly, be up to date with vaccinations. Secondly, wear a mask. And thirdly, stay home and avoid others if you're unwell," said the ministry. New Zealand is currently under the orange settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, where there is no limit for gatherings.