World Leukemia Day

 HTLV-1 became the:

• First human retrovirus discovered
• First human oncogenic retrovirus identified
• First virus clearly associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

HTLV 1 Causes Leukemia

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World Coconut Day: Payasam

 

Coconut Milk/Cream

Illaneer Payasam

Ilaneer Payasam is a creamy South Indian dessert made with tender coconut (elaneer), coconut water, milk, and condensed milk. It is especially refreshing when served chilled.

🥛 Ingredients — Serves 4

• Tender coconut flesh (elaneer) – 1 cup
• Tender coconut water – ½ cup
• Full-fat milk – 2 cups
• Condensed milk – ½ cup
• Sugar – 1–2 tbsp, optional
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
• Cashews – 2 tbsp
• Raisins – 1 tbsp
• Ghee – 1 tsp
• A pinch of salt – optional

Method

1. Prepare the coconut:
   Scoop out the tender coconut flesh. Keep it soft and slightly chunky rather than grinding it completely smooth.
2. Cook the milk:
   Heat the milk in a saucepan and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add condensed milk:
   Lower the heat and mix in the condensed milk. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Add sugar only if needed.
4. Cool completely:
   Remove from the heat and allow the milk mixture to cool to room temperature.
5. Add elaneer:
   Mix in the tender coconut flesh and ½ cup coconut water.
6. Flavor:
   Add cardamom powder and mix gently.
7. Garnish:
   Fry cashews and raisins in ghee until golden and add them to the payasam.
8. Chill:
   Refrigerate for 2–3 hours and serve cold.

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World Coconut Day

 The coconut (Cocos nucifera) has one of the most fascinating histories among cultivated plants. Often called the “tree of life,” it has provided humans with food, drink, oil, fiber, timber, fuel, and materials for thousands of years.

Archaeological evidence indicates that coconuts were being used in South and Southeast Asia several thousand years ago. Ancient communities used almost every part of the plant.

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World PCOS Day

 Several 19th-century gynecologists documented enlarged, cystic ovaries in women with menstrual and reproductive problems. At this stage, the ovarian appearance was regarded mainly as a local gynecological disorder.

⭐ 1935 – Stein and Leventhal

The landmark event occurred in 1935, when American gynecologists:

• Irving F. Stein (1887–1976)
• Michael L. Leventhal (1901–1971)

published their classic paper, “Amenorrhea associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries.”

They described seven women who had combinations of:

• Amenorrhea
• Infertility
• Hirsutism
• Obesity
• Enlarged ovaries containing multiple cysts

Stein Leventhal Syndrome To PCOS

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World PCOS Day 

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