New Delhi As the world reels under fear from the newly discovered COVID19 strain Omicron India in the last 24 hours saw its lowest oneday rise in 551 days  According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday November 30 2021 morning the country recorded 6990 new coronavirus cases With

30-11-2021

New Delhi The new variant of COVID19 Omicron that was discovered in South Africa was been declared as the ‘Variant of Concern’ by the World Health Organization WHO on Friday November 26 Preliminary evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of reinfection with Omicron ie people who have previ

29-11-2021

Moscow Russian Gamaleya Institute believes its Sputnik V and Light vaccines will neutralize the new Omicron variant of COVID19 as they have the highest efficacy against mutations of the novel coronavirus said Kirill Dmitriev Chief Executive Officer of the Russian Direct Investment Fund RDIF on Monda

29-11-2021

New Delhi With the discovery of a new virus variant of the corona virus in the world many are wondering whether the vaccines currently in use can prevent Experts say that covishield and covaccine can fight against Omicron virus  Although the effectiveness of the new vaccine may be challenging vacci

29-11-2021

New Delhi After the age of 70 the pace of decrease may double Sarcopenia or advanced muscle loss affects roughly onethird of persons over the age of 50 Muscles are crucial for organ function skin health immunity and metabolism as well as for common physical acts like picking things up reaching for

27-11-2021

Johannesburg The World Health Organization WHO on Friday designated a new COVID19 variant detected in South Africa with a large number of mutations as being of concern the fifth variant to be given the designation The WHO said in a statement that it had assigned the B11529 variant the Greek letter O

27-11-2021

Twodose of Covaxin developed by Hyderabadbased Bharat Biotech provided only 50 per cent protection against the Covid19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic in India according to the first realworld assessment published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on Wednesday The study ass

25-11-2021

The unprecedented event in the form of a Pandemic has pushed people to work from home While what seemed like a good break from the traditional 95 work from home brought its own challenges With the increased working hours due to the lack of clear boundary between personal and professional life work f

24-11-2021

Thiruvananthapuram India was projected to record the highest number of births in the 9 months since COVID19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020 but the southern state of Kerala tells a different story A state government data indicated that Kerala is facing a slump in births during the pandemic co

23-11-2021

London An unborn baby could become infected with COVID19 if their gut is exposed to the SARSCoV2 virus claims a new studyThe study led by University College London researchers found that certain foetal organs such as the intestine are more susceptible to infection than others However researchers sa

22-11-2021

Exercise increases the bodys own cannabislike substances which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis cancer and heart disease In a new study published in Gut Microbes experts from the University of Nottingham found that exercise inte

21-11-2021

Washington A new study of health records from 87 health care centres across the United States found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs were less likely to die of COVID19  The results add to a body of evidence indicating that SSRIs may

17-11-2021

New Delhi The Delhi Government on Monday November 15 2021 told the Supreme Court that it is ready to impose a complete lockdown in the national capital to control air pollution It also stated that such a step would be meaningful if it is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states In an

15-11-2021

New Delhi As pictures and videos of devotees offering prayers in the Yamuna on the occasion of Chhath Puja emerged earlier this week the toxic foam floating on the surface of the river not only led to a political slugfest but among the medical community it sent alarm bells ringing Being one of the m

13-11-2021

A firstofitskind study led by researchers at Georgia State reveals surprising new information about the relationship between neuron activity and blood flow deep in the brain as well as how the brain is affected by salt consumption When neurons are activated it typically produces a rapid increase of

12-11-2021

New Delhi Festival of lightsDiwali is just around the corner While the festival marks the victory of good over evil people often end up bursting crackers to celebrate leading to a sudden spike in air and noise pollution levels in the environment Many celebrities politicians and activists have been a

03-11-2021

London The severe and devastating consequences of the coronavirus pandemic were undoubtedly made worse by a substantial lack of pandemic preparedness with the exception of East and South East Asia which had built up defences after their experience with SARS in 2003 So it is crucial that governments

01-11-2021

Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar son of Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar passed away at the age of 46 following a massive heart attack on Friday October 30 The sudden demise of the actor who was a fitness enthusiast and a regular at the gym left his fans shocked but it once again raises a questi

31-10-2021

New Delhi Although the world is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic we must not lower our guards and stay alert when it comes to hand hygiene to curb the spread of the deadly virus But are we paying sufficient attention to our nail hygiene Our nails are the index of wellbeing for our entire bod

28-10-2021

Washington The US moved a step closer to expanding COVID19 vaccinations for millions of more children as a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kidsize doses of Pfizers shots for 5 to 11yearolds A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously with one abstention that the

27-10-2021

New Delhi India recorded 14306 new COVID19 cases 443 deaths in the last 24 hours pushing the overall caseload to 34189774 and the total death toll to 454712 as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday October 25 2021 The country also recorded 18762 recoveries in the last 24 hours A dec

25-10-2021

People with advanced liver scarring caused by obesity diabetes and related disorders are dying of liver disease finds a study The study by Virginia Commonwealth University followed more than 1700 patients for a median of four years including some for as many as 10 years to assess their outcomes The

24-10-2021

A new study has suggested 100 percent orange juice has the potential to help fight inflammation and oxidative stress in adults The findings of the study were published in the journal Advances in Nutrition’ Though limited in scope the study indicates drinking 100 percent orange juice significantly re

21-10-2021

Trivandrum Children are the heart of the concerns for an anticipated third wave of Covid19 in India Multiple state governments have already highlighted concerns of their existing pediatric capacities for both hospitals and vaccines in case there is a spike of children being infected While children

20-10-2021

More and more young people are using ecigarettes which are marketed as a safer option than traditional smoking This can be however grossly misleading as vaping aerosols contain nearly 2000 chemicals the vast majority of which are unidentified including industrial chemicals and caffeine According to

17-10-2021

Kochi Keralas first artificial heart implantation was successfully performed at a private hospital on a 61yearold woman patient The cardiothoracic surgical team at VPS Lakeshore hospital implanted the Left Ventricular Assist Device LVAD an advanced and unique mechanism designed to aid patients suff

16-10-2021

The breeze that hits us in the face like a gentle morning wishes also teems with the pollutants carcinogens and elements that can make our skin break out into acne inflammation amidst other concerns Thus the skincare routine is one significant step towards healthy skin and has been getting its due s

15-10-2021

Thiruvananthapuram Kerala recorded 8867 new Covid19 cases on Friday informed the health department in a press release With 67 new fatalities the death toll mounted to 26734 The test positivity rate was declined to 1114 percent In the last 24 hours Kerala tested 79554 samples for coronavirus and the

15-10-2021

New Delhi Mental illnesses in various forms have been a major health burden globally in recent years Unhealthy lifestyles poor eating habits and rise in workrelated stress are factors that are contributing to the rising incidence of anxiety and depression Psychotic drugs in treating anxiety and depr

11-10-2021

Ahmedabad A court in Gujarats Ahmedabad has reprimanded an insurance company after it denied to pay for the treatment who was addicted to smoking The court has ordered the insurance company to pay the person the money spent in the treatment of lung cancer  Earlier the insurance company had refused

04-10-2021

Kozhikode The Nipah virus has been confirmed in bat samples collected from Kozhikode “Antibodies of the Nipah Virus was found in sample collected from bats in the area where the infection was confirmed” Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday “This has led us to the conclusion that b

29-09-2021

A new study has found that women who receive the mRNA COVID19 vaccine during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies The findings of the study were published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM The effectiveness of the PfizerBioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID19 va

27-09-2021

Patients with diabetes who take insulin usually need a freeze to keep it safe Due to this it is not easy to carry it with you in long journeys However now there is good news for the patients applying insulin The team of scientists has created such a ‘thermostable’ safe at room temperature insulin th

26-09-2021

The findings of a new study suggest that people who miss the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night might make poorer snacking choices than those who adhere to shuteye guidelines The study abstract has been published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the resear

23-09-2021

Kochi After a while a case of black fungus infection has been reported in Kerala The case has been detected in a 38yearold woman of Udayamperoor who is undergoing treatment for COVID19 in Ernakulam Black fungus or Mucormycosis is a rare infection that has been found to affect people on medication o

22-09-2021

Weightloss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the longterm effects of high blood pressure also called hypertension in people who are overweight or have obesity This finding was suggested by a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Associ

21-09-2021

New York People infected with COVID Alpha variant exhaled 100 times more virus into the air than people infected with the original strains of the virus finds a study The University of Maryland researchers suggested the need for better ventilation and tightfitting masks in addition to widespread vacc

20-09-2021

Good nutrition is incomplete without components like vitamins and minerals which are needed in smaller quantities than carbs protein and fats but theyre what keep the human body functioning optimally Think of them as the small nuts and bolts of a machine that have a crucial role to play For most the

19-09-2021

With people continuing to work remotely due to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic doctors are seeing rising cases of new or worsening back neck and shoulder pain among young adults Sick scapula syndrome also known as Scapular Dyskinesis is the abnormal functionalityflexibility of the scapula shoulder bon

15-09-2021

NEW DELHI India on Monday witnessed a significant decline in daily new cases of COVID19 infections for the second day in a row According to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry India reported a singleday rise of 27254 coronavirus infections taking the overall tally to 33264175 Of 27254 new

13-09-2021

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The number of people bothered about controlling their blood pressure has decreased in the state during the Covid pandemic according to a study released on Friday Hypertension known as a silent killer increases the chances of people dying of heart diseases or stroke  Limited acces

12-09-2021

Ayurvedic doctor and a formulator for Vedix says that both overconsumption of saturated fats and denying yourself good fat could lead to sudden heart attacksDue to faulty lifestyle and bad eating choices people consume foods high on bad cholesterol which are hard for the body to metabolize and have

10-09-2021

For hundreds of years people have observed that asthma severity often worsens in the night time Researchers have pinned down the influence of the circadian system as the reason and not sleep and physical activities as traditionally thought As many as 75 percent of people with asthma report experien

08-09-2021

The World Health Organization WHO had defined Nipah virus NiV as a zoonotic virus that is transmitted to people from animals and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person to person In infected people Nipah virus causes a range of illnesses from asymptomatic subclinic

05-09-2021

How important are vaccine boosters Coronavirus vaccination is underway in full swing but an increase in breakthrough infections has become a major concern recently While emerging variants and lax precautions are suspected to be main reasons behind rising number of infections experts believe that wa

04-09-2021

Thiruvananthapuram Kerala C M Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday stated that imposing a complete lockdown to curb covid spread is not practical in the state He also criticised the ward level councils over lapses in containing the covid spread He also pointed out the serious negligence in managing the situat

03-09-2021

Benefits of Cycling People often fall prey to obesity due to reversible diet and wrong lifestyle The faster fat builds up around the abdomen and waist the harder it is to reduce it This news will help you if you also want to lose weight  It would be hard for you to believe that cycling has the same

01-09-2021

The coronavirus disease COVID19 outbreak is upending life for families around the world As schools and childcare centres close many parents are finding themselves stuck at home for most of the day juggling childcare fulltime work and other competing responsibilities Figuring out “What’s for dinner”

29-08-2021

India reported 44658 new Covid19 cases and 496 deaths in the last 24 hours ending at 8 AM on Friday With this the country’s caseload has increased to 32603188 while the death toll has risen to 436861 India on Thursday completed administering at least one dose of the Covid19vaccine to half its eligib

27-08-2021

There is no proposal in consideration to change the dose interval between two Covid19 vaccinesCovishield Covaxin and Sputnik V in India National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations NTAGI chairman Dr Nk Arora said on Thursday Arora while speaking to ANI said There are several studies and progr

26-08-2021

NewDelhi India logged the active cases increased marginally to 322327 according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on today The total tally of COVID19 cases increased to 32512366 and the number of deaths climbed to 435758 with 648 fresh fatalities The active cases comprise 099 per cent of th

25-08-2021

A many as six people including five children have died from a mysterious fever in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura in the past week According to the details the deaths have been reported from Konh village in the city Nearly 80 persons have been admitted to various hospitals in Mathura Agra and also in Rajasth

24-08-2021

Caring for yourself and looking after your health and wellbeing should be prioritised The saying about health being everyone’s wealth is highly applicable especially in the current time’s condition Particularly this pandemic substantially affected almost every aspect of one’s life including both phy

23-08-2021

New Delhi A panel of experts set up under the National Institute of Disaster Management NIDM has warned of an impending third wave of Covid that could peak around October and has sought better medical preparedness for children who may be at similar risk as adults The commission’s report which was e

23-08-2021

Many of us start our day with a cup of hot coffee or tea But nutritionists says its not good to drink them when you wake up in the morning but you could end a day with a glass of milk They have explained in an Instagram post what are some foods and the best time to eat them Some people cant even th

22-08-2021

Zydus Cadila has received approval for Emergency Use Authorization EUA from the Drug Controller General of India DCGI for ZyCoVD today the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID19 to be administered in humans including Children and adults 12 years and above  De

20-08-2021

Climate change often affects health and causes problems such as sore throats and digestive ailments It is essential to increase immunity during this time of the Covid epidemic  Ginger tea is good for many health problems You can easily make ginger tea by adding lemon juice honey and ginger with spi

19-08-2021

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants Olive oil is good for cholesterol and heart problems In addition applying olive oil can enhance the radiance and color of the skin Applying olive oil on the face can help eliminate blackheads and whiteheads on the skin It is also good to mix olive oil

18-08-2021

We care for our hair and in that pursuit style and nourish it using a variety of products and techniques However often due to factors ranging from genetics and choice of product to styling equipment could damage your hair Hair damage can have an adverse impact on your hair health aesthetics and sel

17-08-2021

Thiruvananthapuram The government had formed 20 mobile teams to visit the remote tribal hamlets and houses of 636 bedridden patients in Wayanad to achieve this feat Wayanad has become the first district in Kerala to complete the administration of the first dose of vaccine to all above the age of 18

16-08-2021

There is no evidence that any vaccine including the Covid19 vaccine can affect pregnancy No one has to worry about this In Pfizers study several women in the vaccine group became pregnant There will be a slight delay in the menstrual cycle after taking the vaccineBut the vaccine does not affect the

16-08-2021

Thiruvananthapuram Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Kerala today as the spread of Covid continues in the state The Union Minister will arrive in the capital at noonChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will hold discussions regarding Kovid The Minister of Health will be accompanied by a

16-08-2021

Vitamin K refers to structurally similar fatsoluble vitamers found in foods and marketed as dietary supplements The human body requires vitamin K for postsynthesis modification of certain proteins that are required for blood coagulation or for controlling binding of calcium in bones and other tissue

14-08-2021

Depression is something that affects our mind But its not just about mental health It also affects physical health Only we know the reasons behind this Depression affects us both physically and mentally But you need to know what depression is and the causes behind it and how it affects the bodyIt is

11-08-2021

Often we store food and then we think it will be useful later but this habit is not good You may think that your fridge will not allow food to spoil but in reality it is wrong In fact if you do not have an answer on how long to keep each food item in your fridge then read it  Do not keep this frui

11-08-2021

NewDelhi All citizens above the age of 18 years can register themselves for getting COVID19 vaccines starting 4 pm today as the government prepares for the third phase of vaccination drive from May 1 Registration can be done at httpcowingovin Aarogya Setu app and UMANG app Aarogya Setu tweeted Ap

28-04-2021

The Economic Survey 202021 has recommended that public spending on healthcare services should be increased from the current 1 to 253 of GDP This can decrease the outofpocket expenditures from 65 to 30 of overall healthcare spend the survey said It also advised that the health infrastructure must be

29-01-2021

The Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 165714 beneficiaries were vaccinated across India on the first day of the coronavirus vaccination drive COVID19 vaccination drive was successful on Day 1 No case of postvaccination hospitalisation reported so far it stated during a press briefing

16-01-2021

WHO says it is safe to eat chicken and eggs amid bird flu scare as long as they are properly prepared and cooked Normal temperatures used for cooking food reaches 70°C in all parts can kill the virus Cases in humans have mostly been linked to home slaughter and subsequent handling of diseased or dea

08-01-2021

Scientists at The Marine Mammal Center identified a novel skin disease in dolphins that is linked to climate change Due to decreased water salinity brought upon by climate change the dolphins develop patchy and raised skin lesions across their bodies The deadly skin disease was first noted on approx

19-12-2020

India has reported 32981 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 9677203 The number of active cases went down to 396729 falling below the four lakhmark for the first time since July The country reported 391 more deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll

07-12-2020

In new guidelines issued on maskwearing WHO has recommended wearing face masks when indoors with other people if the ventilation has been deemed inadequate WHO advises that the general public should wear a nonmedical mask in indoor for example shops workplaces schools or outdoor settings where physi

02-12-2020

WHO will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India to strengthen the research and awareness of traditional medicine chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said This will support WHOs efforts to implement the strategy which aims to support countries in developing policies to strengthen the r

13-11-2020

Scientists have found a new organ in the upper part of the throat  The researchers found an organ 15 inches in length on average according to the journal Radiotherapy and Oncology Histology and 3D reconstruction confirmed the presence of PSMAexpressing predominantly mucous glands with multiple dra

22-10-2020

COVIRAP the diagnostic machine developed by IIT Kharagpur researchers has been successfully validated for its efficacy in COVID19 detection by the Indian Council of Medical Research ICMR the Institute said on Wednesday Per test will cost around ₹500 which can further be reduced through government in

21-10-2020

ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said If antibodies reduce in any person in five months then there is a possibility of COVID19 reinfection Thats why its important to wear mask and take precautions even if one was infected earlier he added He also informed about WHO solidarity trial

20-10-2020

NewDelhi Coronavirus recoveries in India have exceeded the number of active cases by nearly 50 lakh with recoveries reaching 5827704 and active cases reaching 902425 The recovery rate has increased to 8525 Indias total coronavirus cases have increased to 6835655 after a singleday spike of 78524 case

08-10-2020

The ₹500 Feluda test a paperbased test strip to detect COVID19 in less than 30 minutes has been approved for commercial launch by DCGI Feluda is the acronym for FNCAS9 Editor Linked Uniform Detection Assay It uses indigenously developed CRISPR geneediting technology to identify and target the geneti

20-09-2020

NewDelhi The number of coronavirus cases in India has reached 5118253 as record 97894 people tested positive in the last 24 hours according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare The coronavirus death toll in the country has risen to 83198 while 4025079 coronavirus patients have been discharge

17-09-2020

Central Pollution Control Board CPCB has directed that waste masks and gloves in general households should be kept in paper bags for a minimum of 72 hours prior to disposal as dry general solid waste after cutting them to prevent reuse It also directed commercial establishments malls and offic

23-07-2020

Hyderabadbased Bharat Biotech on Monday said its COVID19 vaccine candidate COVAXIN has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India DCGI to conduct Phase I and II human trials This makes it Indias first vaccine candidate to receive approval for human trials The vaccine is developed i

30-06-2020

Drug firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Saturday said it has launched antiviral drug Favipiravir under the brand name FabiFlu for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid 19 at a price of about Rs 103 per tablet The drug will be available as a 200 mg tablet at a maximum retail price MRP o

21-06-2020

Oxford University trial shows lowcost steroid drug dexamethasone reduced COVID19 deaths by up to onethird in severelyill ventilated patients Antiinflammatory medicine dexamethasone is used since early 1960s to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and asthma A total of 2104 patients received 6m

17-06-2020

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that metro services should restart with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic We have to follow the Centres guidelines but I believe Metro services should restart he added In our conversations with Metro officials we have been told that the plan to o

02-06-2020

Water benefits skin in many ways but it is surprising to know that frozen water has many uses in beauty care if applied properly It helps to shrink the pores and even stops sweating for a while Yes rubbing ice on the skin does have benefits but one should remember not to apply ice directly on the s

11-09-2018

Scientists have developed a mosquito net laced with drugs and insect growth inhibitors has been designed to help prevent malaria A twoyear clinical trial in subSaharan Africa showed that the new net resulted in a 12?crease in malaria casesIt was further noted there was a 51 reduction in the overall

13-08-2018

If youre due to deliver soon and have had a –section before some comforting statistics should make you feel better about a vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC While risks of uterine rupture exist the odds arent worse than when having multiple Csections Whats best depends on your health age and pregnan

14-06-2018

Getting extra sleep on the weekends could help ease health issues That’s why people should consider staying in on weekends this extra sleep could actually reduce the risk of early death new study says A recent study conducted on 38000 adults concluded that those under the age of 65 with chronic slee

24-05-2018

According to a study published by the University of North Carolina Health Care a compound called EPO55 binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones making EPO55 a potential male pill without side effects The compound turnsoff the sperms a

09-05-2018

Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the world with 18 per cent of women and 96 per cent of men aged 60 years and over being diagnosed with this painful condition A lowdose supplement of Fish Oil can help People suffering from osteoarthritis says Researchers Researchers from the

09-05-2018

As health and wellness become the new measure of success we’re exposed to more superfoods than ever beforeOur food has travelled lesser food miles so it comes with its full nutritional profile intact  While India is a treasure trove of medicinal foods there are some that are excellent for the hot we

07-05-2018

Baking soda not only makes our food taste better but also helps us externally and internally Listed below are the most useful and effective remedies of baking soda Sparkling white teeth Baking soda is the easiest way to get sparkling white teeth because of its bleaching abilities It removes the d

24-04-2018

The smell of the freshly brewed coffee with extra milk or strong coffee is our favourite beverage be it at the morning or any time of the day But  Coffee works in various ways for your skin and hair and here are some of the ways in which you can use itThese recipes will surely help you to revive tho

23-04-2018

Studies now says that our eyes  can predict risk factors for heart diseasesThe study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering showed that deep learning applied to a retinal fundus image a photograph that includes the blood vessels of the eye can predict risk factors for heart diseases

20-04-2018

Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints most people experience them at some point in their life They can affect anyone regardless of age race and gender Simply drink a glass of water at the first sign of a headache and continue taking small sips throughout the day  Mix some salt in

15-04-2018

What exactly is dry shampoo It is a secret weapon that absorbs natural oils while giving hair more body allowing you to extend the life of your hair for an extra day or two For those of you new to the dry shampoo game You should know certain tricks This may not come as a shock but dry shampoo only

13-04-2018

According to most international population studies 1530 cases per 100000 population of Bells palsy are observed annually UAE  experts  now warns  residents to be aware of a certain condition that is caused by  high usage of air conditioners The sudden transition from extremely warm temperatures outd

13-04-2018

TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET FROM SUNBURN                             For this Wearing socks is the best option Sunblock applied on feet should also help Twice a week use a scrub made of coconut milk and salt or sugar on affected areas that will clear the tan on t

01-04-2018

London’s chocolate shops are worldclass now Even chocolate walking tours have become big business here But this hasnt always been the case around 1520 years ago Thornton’s Viennese truffle was about as ‘gourmet’ as chocolate got Then at the beginning of the millennium British chocolatiers like Willi

19-03-2018

Washington  A study conducted in veterans found that the program for diabetes selfmanagement not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an inversion visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose sugar control to pati

18-03-2018

The stretch marks are a form of harmless scarring on the skin These marks have an offcolour hue and happen when the skin changes its shape They usually occur during pregnancy on the belly and commonly on body parts like breasts thighs buttocks and arms With weight changes bodybuilding or hormonal ch

08-03-2018

Every food item you put into your body will either add value to our health or take away from it We should  be opting for foods that do not age you unnecessarily The top 5 foods that we should totally avoid if you want to keep feeling fit and healthy well into your 60s and 70s Red meat The America

02-03-2018

In Ayurveda and all ancient cultures propagate the importance of water consumption to cure various ailments as well as shed some kilos in our body It’s meant to be implemented in the morning on an empty stomach and it is simple to  put into practicea virtually free However there are some important r

27-02-2018

China has confirmed the first human case of H7N4 bird flu prompting Hong Kong to issue a health warning for those travelling to the mainland during the busy Lunar New Year holiday The strain was identified in a 68yearold woman from the eastern province of Jiangsu who was admitted to hospital after

15-02-2018

China and USbased researchers have developed an electronic skin which when cut into two can heal itself by recreating chemical bonds between the two sides If broken beyond repair it can be soaked in a solution that liquefies it for recycling the materials to make new eskin The film equipped with sen

10-02-2018

You would think scoffing chocolate for breakfast is among the darkest of deeds in the eyes of health experts But science now advises that you treat every morning like the day after your birthday and enjoy a little left over chocolate cake Well kind of The report on last year food trends looked at th

06-02-2018

Migraines could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseasessuggests a study According to the researchers migraine increases the risk of heart attacksstroke blood clots and an irregular heart rate Although the absolute risks were low the findings suggest that “a migraine should be considered a pote

03-02-2018

There are many women who go through surgical procedures in order to get rid of Stretch Marks Stretch marks occur due to excessive stretching of the skin And stretch marks  dont fade away easily  The most common areas to have these stretch marks on the body are abdomen hips thigh area and hands These

27-01-2018

Brazil A Brazilian doctor has been sharing videos of himself dancing with pregnant women in the hospital According to some scientific studies dancing or moments during labour can make giving birth easier as it helps in moving the baby through the birth Canal areas We are increasingly trying to imple

24-01-2018

According to reports a recent study in Banglore showed that homeopathy had a positive effect on patients suffering from Virtigo as in an experiment all 14 patients who underwent treatment in Homeopathy says the American Journal of Case Reports Writing in the journal the researchers said that the bes

20-01-2018

The ingestible capsule detects and measures gut gaseshydrogen carbon dioxides and oxygen This data can be sent to a mobile phone also Professor Kourosh KalantarZadeh study lead and capsule coinventor said the trials showed that the human stomach uses an oxidizer to fight foreign bodies in the gut “

10-01-2018

Neofect designed a  smart glove called  ‘Neomano’ which helps patients to rehabilitate a hand after a stroke South Korean company Neofect has unveiled a smart glove NeoMano which allows movement of paralysed hands for activities like turning pages or opening doors The glove is connected to a control

08-01-2018

Coconut oil to remove makeup Using coconut oil is a healthiest way to remove makeup It is costeffective and easily available It healps moisturize the skin while acting as an antibacterial agent Massage oil into skin in a circular motion and remove with a cotton swab Avocado for sunburnt skin A

03-01-2018

Scientist creates a device to stimulate body’s insulin production As of now the treatment has been tested on mice and is successful  If this new device comes into market then it will be a great relief to the diabetic’s patients all over the world This new smart skin patch which delivers natural su

29-12-2017

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday launched India’s firstever mobile food testing laboratory Parrikar unveiled the vehicle worth Rs 41 lakh in presence of Goa Food and Drugs Administration minister Vishwajit Rane The laboratory mounted on a bus will be travelling across the state checking

11-12-2017

All forms of the pill and other hormonal contraception carry a small risk of breast cancer which lasts for about five years  after women stop taking it according to new research The increased risk has been known for some time but there were hopes that newer forms of hormonal contraception—such as t

08-12-2017

More than one lakh still births and baby deaths word wide could be prevented by the development of a vaccine against an infection common carried by pregnant women according to a groundbreaking report The impact of disease caused by group B streptococcus GBS has not been properly chronicled its role

07-11-2017

If any population knows how to live it up or certainly how to top life expectancy ratings its the Japanese The average lifespan in Japan is well over 80 years putting them ahead of every other developed nation But whats the secret to their good health and slim waist lines According to many of the l

03-11-2017

Odisha Conjoined twinsJaga and kalia from Odisha were “successfully” separated by a team of doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi The 28monthsold twins hailing from Milipada village in the Kandhamal district are craniopagus conjoined twins joined at the heads at the he

26-10-2017

University in eastern China is offering a weightloss course to raise awareness about the issues due to obesity in the campus The yearlong course is only available to those with a Body Mass Index BMI higher than 28  Around 50 students are encouraged to lose weight through a combination of regular exe

21-10-2017

Biomedical engineers from the University of Sidney and the United States collaborated on the development of the potentially lifesaving surgical glue named MeTro It is a highly elastic and adhesive surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for common staples or sutures could transform

05-10-2017

The British researchers have recently shown that gene therapy might blindness reverse blindness by reprogramming cells at the back of the eye to become light sensitive Most causes of untreatable blindness occur due to loss of the millions of light sensitive photoreceptor cells that line the retina s

05-10-2017

Take a bath in lukewarm water This will make you cool if you have a fever But don’t try to bring it down rapidly by plunging into cold water Get a sponge bath Sponging highheat areas like your armpits and groin with cool water can help reduce your temperature as the water evaporates If you are n

03-10-2017

Scientists have overcome a major stumbling block in HIV treatment and a vaccine may soon be on its way The big hurdle has been the inability to generate immune cells that stay in circulation long enough to stop AIDS virus spreading The problem has been solved as they have been able to unblock a proc

14-09-2017

The United States’s Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved ‘Kymriah’ for children and young adults to fight an aggressive type of leukemia — Bcell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Kymriah was developed by Novartis and is a form of immunotherapy which bolsters the immune system through drugs and o

08-09-2017

Study finds that with greater height comes greater a risk of heart attacks and strokes A study of 27 million people found that taller people are far more likely to develop blood clots in their veins which is a leading cause of heart problems The study which also compared sib

07-09-2017

Washington Zika virus is notorious for causing devastating damage to the brains of unborn babies But it can kill deadly brain cancer cells that are most resistant to standard treatments scientists have found The findings may pave the way for an effective treatment for glioblastoma a deadly form of

06-09-2017

People start working out to lose weight the process begins at a slow pace But there are some easy incredible tricks to speed up weight loss Eat snacks When you keep munching at regular intervals you wont feel too hungry and end up eating limited amount of food in your meals Much healthy and nutr

05-09-2017

Liver is the largest organ in the human body which produces bile and cholesterol that digests the food and gives all the essential nutrients Liver regulates the levels of protein fats and sugar in the bloodstream Liver continuously works to remove all the wastes and toxins from the body that gets ac

30-08-2017

Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused due to a virus and it is one of the leading causes of death globally If that werent enough there are five different types of hepatitis virus that you are prone to The virus spreads quite easily but there are many ways you can protect yourself from

28-08-2017

Atlanta The research team of Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a plaster to circumvent the use of injection The plaster makes use of micro needles present in the adhesive side which jabs onto the skin and performs the same function as that of any injection The user

30-06-2017