Category: Unknown facts.

  • China faces a surge in HMPV cases—what is HMPV?

    After five years of managing COVID-19, China is now grappling with a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. Understanding this virus and its transmission is essential. HMPV is known to cause symptoms similar to the common cold, primarily affecting children, older adults—especially those over 60—and people with compromised immune systems. While most HMPV infections are…

  • Datura Plant: Sacred, Medicinal, and Toxic

    The Datura plant has intrigued me since childhood. In Hinduism, it is sacred and offered to Lord Shiva during prayers. While I knew about its medicinal properties, I recently discovered its highly toxic nature and the risks it poses. Datura is a genus of nine species from the nightshade family (Solanaceae), known by names like…