Measles outbreak across the world has become the latest and most pressing public health emergency. WHO has now confirmed that epidemic of measles in Madagascar has caused more than 900 deaths since the outbreak began in September. USA, which had actually eradicated the disease, is battling with high numbers of[Read More…]
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Saffron a promising herbal medicine for treating ADHD: Study
Tehran: Saffron could be a promising herbal alternative for treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), finds a pilot study. ADHD is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence. The study, from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran, showed that saffron, which has anti-depressant[Read More…]
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, causes, remedies and treatment for knee and joint pain
The main symptoms of Osteoarthritis are the pain, causing loss of ability and often stiffness.
Here’s why Sex Education is a must watch for people of all ages
Couple of weeks back I was browsing on Netflix, when I came across a show titled Sex Education. From the trailer it did seem like a coming-of-age teen dramedy. I had previously read a lot of reviews on social media, where people were raving about the show and decided to[Read More…]
Here’s how you can use Neem in daily life
Here’s how you can use Neem in your day-to-day skin and health care regimen.
Diet drinks may up strokes in postmenopausal women: Study
New York: Are diet drinks your choice? Beware, your heart could be at risk. A new study suggests that drinking diet drinks were associated with an increased risk of having a stroke among post-menopausal women, researchers say. The stroke is was caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries. The[Read More…]
Novel blood test for pain may help combat opioid epidemic
New York: A one-of-its-kind blood test to measure pain in patients could open the door to precision medicine and help stem the tide of the opioid crisis, say researchers. Until now, to assess pain – a subjective sensation – doctors had to rely on patients self-reporting or clinical symptoms. But[Read More…]
NCI to be first govt hospital to provide proton therapy for cancer
Jhajjar (Haryana): Proton Therapy, a costly treatment for cancer patients will soon come into effect at newly built National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Haryana’s Jhajjar district, making it the first government-run hospital to offer the service. Dr GK Rath, Head IRCH AIIMS and NCI told IANS that the service will[Read More…]
Shorter duration of radiation safe in treating prostate cancer: Study
Overall, the recurrence rate for the intermediate-risk disease was 10.2 per cent.
Swine flu claims 226 lives, Rajasthan suffers worst hit
New Delhi, Rajasthan continues to remain worst hit with swine flu as the death toll hit 85, while 2,263 patients have been found positive with the influenza, according to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) report released on February 3. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the H1N1[Read More…]
