Knolls Archive of Day 21st of December 2024

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity.  About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists  Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions.  Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative.  Utility:   Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Dark Comets

News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets.  About Dark Comets  They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet.  Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation.  Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets

Varman Therapy

News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.  About Varman Therapy  It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions.  Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy

Himalayan Birch Tree

News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees.  About Himalayan Birch Tree  It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region.  Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree

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