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How to detect and cure heart attack
A heart attack is the death of a segment of heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply. The blood is usually cut off when an artery supplying the heart muscle is blocked by a blood clot. Symptoms There are clear...Read More
Amid pandemic, cardiologists say everyone should not refuse getting regular check-ups
Though September 29 is observed as World Heart Day every year, the pandemic seems to have changed things drastically this year. One of the most important organs of the human body, the heart is the least understood,...Read More
Thyroid-what are the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment
What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small organ that’s located in the front of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It’s shaped like a butterfly, smaller in the middle with two wide wings...Read More
NPPA caps price of liquid oxygen and medical oxygen cylinders
To ensure availability of medical oxygen in the country at a reasonable price amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the national drug pricing regulator NPPA has capped the price of medical oxygen cylinders and liquid medical...Read More
Vitamin D toxicity the side effects and how to control it
All you need to know about Vitamin D toxicity The Sun is the greatest source of vitamin D, which is available to us in abundance. Even then, a large majority of people are deficient of this essential mineral...Read More
Mosquito-borne diseases: what are the Causes, symptoms and prevention
Mosquito-borne diseases tend to spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Furthermore, diseases that are spread to people via mosquitoes are namely chikungunya, dengue fever, malarial fever and rarely seen infections...Read More
Chronic stress is the potential risk factor for hypertension
Hypertension, also known as the ‘silent killer’, can have pernicious effects on human health. Exposure to chronic stress has been hypothesized as a potential risk factor– and occupational stress has been studied...Read More
Here’s the reason why everyone should drink imli or tamarind juice
Most Indians love the taste of tamarind. As such, it is available in many kitchens around the country. While India is culturally vivid and different, tamarind is one of the few things that is known to bring food...Read More
LV Prasad Eye hospital celebrates its silver jubilee year
LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is celebrating its silver jubilee year. The institute has been organizing a series of international academic conferences and meetings through the year to commemorate its anniversary...Read More
Polio vaccine in the crossfire of misinformation.
As scientists around the world rush to find a vaccine to stem the spread of Covid-19, another deadly disease, polio, has become the latest target of misinformation campaigns online. The World Health Organization...Read More
Common drugs linked to increased the risk of Alzheimer's disease
A new study suggests anticholinergic medications may increase the risk of accelerated cognitive decline, especially in older adults at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Anticholinergic drugs block...Read More
Back Pain- Symptoms, causes and treatment
Overview Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain...Read More
COVID 19 has set worldwide well being progress back decades: Gates Foundation
The knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic have halted and reversed global health progress, setting it back 25 years and exposing millions to the risk of deadly disease and poverty, a report by the Bill &...Read More
Late Dinner, Stress and Other Causes of the Nightmares
Most people have nightmares once in a while. They often occur when you are over-stressed or anxious. Research studies show that women are more prone to having nightmares compared to men and, according to the National...Read More
Costs go up as states face oxygen lack because of a surge in cases
NEW DELHI: As Covid cases surge across India, some states already face an oxygen shortage. Many others are dependent for part or most of their oxygen supply on units outside the state. These face the threat of shortage...Read More
Worldwide Health Tech Summit, 2020: Bridging gaps and utilizing advancement for the change of medical services in India
The Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI), under its global initiative World Punjabi Business Forum (WPBF), organised a virtual Global Health Tech Summit on Aug 31, 2020. This event was attended by hundreds...Read More
Ocean swimming is 'stunning' for psychological well-being and menopause
A group of sea swimmers have been taking part in research into the benefits of a dip in the ocean on their mental health. Doctors and psychiatrists will be analysing the responses of swimmers from the Chill group...Read More
In disorder and wellbeing: Cardiovascular sickness in couples
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing nearly 18 million people annually, which is approximately the entire population of the New York metropolitan area. Now, researchers at the...Read More
Can Honey help to relieve cough and cold indications?
A recent review and meta-analysis asks whether honey is an effective treatment for a cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Overall, the authors conclude, honey is “superior to usual care...Read More
Got Fatigued? The study further pinpoints cerebrum areas in the brain that may control it
The findings, they say, could advance the development of behavioral and other strategies that increase physical performance in healthy people, and also illuminate the neural mechanisms that contribute to fatigue...Read More
Diet for Acne: Our expert shares four times tested and effective ways to prevent the acne
If you have acne, then the weather, temperature, skincare products and diet, all matter equally. While the a few things are simply not in your control, diet and lifestyle can always be controlled and altered according...Read More
Waterborne diseases increases Here’s what to do
The Covid19 pandemic has confronted the whole world with urgent and unsolved challenges, claiming numerous lives. As India continues to step up its capacities to prevent further spread of Covid 19, we have entered...Read More
Pranab Mukherjee continues to be critical with ventilator support after brain surgery.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who underwent brain surgery, continues to remain critical and is on ventilator support, the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital in New Delhi said in a statement. Mukherjee,...Read More
A report says in India 500% increase in healthcare teleconsultation and 80% are first-time users
Online consultation for healthcare has increased by 500 per cent between March 1 to May 31, 2020, according to a report by online portal Practo. During the period, about five crore Indians accessed healthcare online...Read More
Depression which is normal but also fatal.
Nowadays people are facing a lot of stress due to the harshly contested and fast lifestyle. Not only this, people are facing stress in the desire for success and also distracted by failure and when this stress becomes...Read More
C-path’s institute Transplant Therapeutics Consortium got positive FDA response for its letter of intent
Critical Path Institute (C-Path) announced today that its Transplant Therapeutics Consortium (TTC) has received a positive response to its Letter of Intent (LOI) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...Read More
Taapsee Pannu doing shoulder stand and workout with the sister is showing family fitness goals
Taapsee Pannu seems to be enjoying her lockdown workouts with family. She recently posted a picture of herself exercising with sister Shagun. “Home is where the heart is, the Thappad actor captioned the picture. Working...Read More
Police says Sushant Singh Rajput showed signs of mental depression and sought counseling
A day after Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra home in Mumbai, the police said the actor had shown symptoms of clinical depression and was consulting a psychiatrist. The investigators said they learnt...Read More
Here is why you should not take Palpitations lightly
Palpitation is an irregular, rapid, skipped or strong heartbeat. While some people experience it very rarely, others may feel these sensations quite often. These palpitations are caused due to certain disturbances...Read More
Babylon Health acknowledged that the GP video app suffered an information breach
Babylon Health has acknowledged that its GP video appointment app has suffered a data breach. The firm was alerted to the problem after one of its users discovered he had been given access to dozens of video recordings...Read More
