Psychokinesis (PK) is defined as the paranormal phenomenon involving the direct action of mind, without any physical intermediation, upon matter or a material body (physical effect). The term “Psychokinesis” is composed of Psycho (mind) + Kinesis (action or movement) – use of mind to produce action or movement. An example of Psychokinesis that…[Read more]

The Extrasensory Perception or ESP encompasses three types of perceptions, without the involvement of the channels of senses – the perception of impressions (thoughts, feelings, etc.) from one mind to another (subjective events); the perception of events associated with objects without the involvement of another mind (objective events); and the…[Read more]

A Coronavirus is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus belonging to the family Coronaviridae. In both human beings and animals, Coronaviruses usually cause respiratory (for example, common cold) and gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) infections. Both the deadly diseases – MERS and SARS are due to Coronaviruses. In cats, a specific coronavirus…[Read more]

Peritonitis is the inflammation of the Peritoneum. Peritoneum is the serous membrane which lines the inner wall of the abdomen (this part of the peritoneum is called the Parietal Peritoneum) and covers the organs in the abdominal cavity (this part of the peritoneum is called the Visceral Peritoneum). The space enclosed between the Parietal…[Read more]

The term “Telepathy” is a combination of Tele (Distant) + Pathy (Feeling), and thus, it means “Distant Feeling”. The term “Telepathy” was coined by Frederic Myers. The definition of Telepathy can be stated as follows – the communication or transfer of impressions of any kind (thoughts, feelings, etc.) from one mind to another, without the interme…[Read more]

Pneumonia is the infection of the lungs leading to the inflammation of the lungs. Pneumonia can occur in one or both of the lungs. Pneumonia is caused by certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Pneumonia usually spreads through air (airborne disease) contaminated with Pneumonia-causing pathogens. Inhaling a foreign material (here, a material…[Read more]

A Virion is the infectious or infective form of a virus that exists outside the host cell and is capable of surviving in metabolically inert or crystalline form. A Virion is called a complete virus particle as it consists of a nucleic acid core (ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) surrounded by a protein coat (known as Capsid)…[Read more]

MERS is the acronym for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. MERS is a viral respiratory disease caused by a virus named MERS CoV. Following good hygiene practices and avoiding close contact with sick people can help protect you from contracting MERS virus. For comprehensive and latest information on MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) including…[Read more]

Prosthetics is a branch of surgery or dentistry or allied health sciences that deals with the design, manufacturing, and application of Prostheses (click here to see – What are Prostheses?). Prosthetics is considered both as an art and a science as the process of fabrication and application of prosthetic devices or prostheses involves a high…[Read more]

A Supernova (plural – Supernovas or Supernovae) is an explosion that occurs at the end of the life cycle of a star. It occurs when, due to the star’s own gravity, the temperature in the core of a White Dwarf Star, having a mass more than 1.4 times the mass of the Sun (more than the Chandrasekhar Limit), rises significantly resulting in a nuclear f…[Read more]

When a massive star reaches the end of its lifetime, it explodes as a Supernova. The outer layers of the star are blown off and only the cold core of the star is left. This remnant core of the massive star gets so much compressed under its own gravitational pull that an extremely dense object is formed which is called the Black Hole. Because of…[Read more]

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on the Law of Similars or Similia Similibus Curentur (likes are to be cured by likes). This law was propagated by Father of Human Pharmacology – Samuel Hahnemann, who was a German physician and the founder of Homeopathy.
According to the Law of Similars, a drug capable of producing certain…[Read more]

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on the Law of Similars or Similia Similibus Curentur (likes are to be cured by likes). This law was given by Father of Human Pharmacology – Samuel Hahnemann, who was a German physician and the founder of Homeopathy. According to the Law of Similars, a drug capable of producing certain…[Read more]

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on the Law of Similars or Similia Similibus Curentur (likes are to be cured by likes). This law was given by Father of Human Pharmacology – Samuel Hahnemann, who was a German physician and the founder of Homeopathy. According to the Law of Similars, a drug capable of producing certain…[Read more]

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