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Decoding all known Covid-19 mutations circulating right now

It is very important to know all the variants of the deadly Coronavirus. This piece is all about it. Read on.
Alpha variant
The Alpha variant (B.1.1.7) is the first identified COVID-19 variant, traced in the UK and later became a dominant threat in the US, until March 2021. The variant was said to be a threat as it has been clinically found to be over 50% more contagious than the original Wuhan-identified variant.
Beta variant
The Beta variant of COVID (with mutations B.1.351, B.1.351.2, B.1.351.3) was first traced in the end of 2020 in South Africa, from whereon it continued to spread into parts of Europe and America. While the fast spread and heavy infectiousness of the variant made the WHO term it to be a VoC, it was found to cause a low percentage of infections, in comparison to other variants.
Gamma variant
The Gamma variant, first identified in Japan is said to be the most dominantly spreading variant in Brazil, which became a major COVID hotbed. Holding mutations P.1, P.1.1, P.1.2, this variant, too has been found to have difficult mutations in its spike protein, which could escape neutralizing antibodies.
Delta variant
The Delta variant (B.1.617.2, AY.1, AY.2, AY.3), first identified in India is not just responsible for wreaking havoc and causing extremely high volume of cases during India’s second wave, but it is also a dominant threat in many more countries now. The variant is also strongly contagious, said to be at least 60% more infectious than the original strain and previous concerning variants as well, since it is much more efficient in sticking to ACE2 receptor cells.
Mu variant
The Mu variant is spreading across 40 countries globally and has been deemed to be a variant of interest right now. While the variant is yet to be be flagged as an ‘immediate’ threat, potential outbreaks which were genomically sequenced to be Mu established that the variant (B.1.621 and B.1.621.1), much like the Delta variant is capable of rendering vaccine-generated antibodies ineffective. Preliminary research has also shown that the Mu variant has specific mutations in it, which can allow it to surpass immune defence and cause infection, and the current vaccines may not work as well as they do against other variants.
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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

Obesity:
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern.It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure and
- Certain cancers
Main causes of obesity:
- Diet
- Drinking
- Lack of physical activity
- Environment
- Hormonal Issues
- Genetics
- Medical condition
- Medication
Most common health problems with obesity :
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia and heart disease
- Stroke
- Cancers
- Respiratory problems an sleep apnoea
- Fatty liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Psychological disorders
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Is fatigue dangerous ?

Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced concentration to irritability, reckless risk-taking, poor work quality, an even falling asleep behind the wheel.
Even a week of feeling more tried than usual is not uncommon. Yet most people can tell when their fatigue feels like something more serious. If that’s the case, or your fatigue gets worse or lasts longer than a week or two, its time to see your doctor.
Signs of fatigue:
It my feel like overwhelming tiredness, which makes people unable to complete normal activities of daily living.It may also worsen the difficulties associated with a person’s brain injury.
Example:
- Forgetfulness
- Irritability
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness
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All that you have to know about diarrhea

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. Diarrhea is characterize by abnormally loose or watery stools. Most cases of diarrhea are due to bacteria, viruses or parasites. Digestive system disorders can also cause chronic diarrhea.
Causes of diarrhea:
Many cases of diarrhea are due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible trusted source for this infection include:
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Parasitic organisms
Some of the major causes of chronic diarrhea include:
- Microscopic colitis
- Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea
- Chronic infections
- Drug-induced diarrhea
- Endocrine-related causes
- Cancer-related causes
Symptom:
Diarrhea refers to watery stools, but it may be accompanied by other symptoms. These include:
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Body aches
- chills
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