New York, Middle-aged adults who have lung disease may be at a greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later in life, according to a new research. The study found that both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases were associated with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and with mild cognitive impairment.[Read More…]
In Uttar Pradesh‘ district Unnao, on Monday a vaccination drive was run in various school. In one of those schools health of 13 students suddenly deteriorated. This happened moments after the students were vaccinated for Measles-Rubella. The school administration got scared watching the kids go dizzy. In a haste, the[Read More…]
London: While studies have repeatedly linked maternal smoking during pregnancy with reduced sperm count in male children, a new research showed that men whose fathers smoked at the time of pregnancy also had 50 per cent lower count of sperms than those with non-smoking fathers. The findings showed that, independently[Read More…]
Want to lose weight but don’t know where to start? Tired of trying everything and looking for something simple that still produces results. Use potatoes! Yes, the humble, starchy, tuberous crop is all you need this winter to shed some kilos. Potatoes are easy to digest and are full of vitamins[Read More…]
Since last year, Bihar’s premier government hospital, the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has become a priority for state government as many announcements, declarations with an installation of medical equipment have taken place. The above mentioned proclamations are as follows: PMCH to become a seven-storey hospital which will be[Read More…]
New Delhi, Although air quality in the national capital improved to poor on Thursday, it was a hazy morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 11.4 degrees Celsius, season’s average. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in Delhi improved to “poor” as the Air Quality[Read More…]
Shillong, School students who refuse to go for Measles-Rubella vaccination will not receive their annual examination report cards in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, an official said on Thursday. The vaccination programme was launched in the state on September 24 amid apprehension among many parents that the injection would make[Read More…]
New Delhi, A 14-month-old child from Pakistan who was born with an unusual heart disease successfully underwent a surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, authorities said on Wednesday. According to medical experts from the hospital, the patient’s blood receiving chamber on the left side of the heart (left atrium)[Read More…]
In the era of peak internet usage, Ajay Dudhane has come up with a rehabilitation centre in Pune. On Sunday, Anandvan de-addiction and rehabilitation centre was inaugurated by Pune Municipal Corporation, Mayor Mukta Tilak. While addressing the media, Mr Dudhane assured that a team of experts will work on issues such as[Read More…]
New Delhi: As many as 271 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ended November 17, taking the total to 551 so far in November, a municipal report showed on Monday. The national capital had witnessed 1,114 dengue cases in October. As per the latest[Read More…]
The pollution from crackers can make your skin dry, to avoid dryness and breakouts, you should consume 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday.
Diwali maybe one of your favorite festivals but you cannot afford to overlook the fact that crackers mount up the usual pollution level to manyfold. With or without restrictions from the government, firecrackers remain an inevitable part of Diwali. Undeniably, pollution causes irretrievable damage especially to your hair. Adopting the[Read More…]
New Delhi: Aam Admi Party government in Delhi is all set to open eighty-six Mohalla Clinic at Delhi Metro Stations. The government has already identified the metro stations and the Health Department Officials have already visited these marked stations. These stations are mainly on the busiest route where the passenger’s[Read More…]
New York: Managing cholesterol might help reduce Alzheimer’s risk, says researchers, including one of Indian-origin, who identified a genetic link between the progressive brain disorder and heart disease. Examining DNA from more than 1.5 million people, the study showed that risk factors for heart disease such as elevated triglyceride and[Read More…]
San Francisco: US scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have found a new pattern of brain activity that may help develop new therapies in the future to treat mood disorders like depression. Most human brain research on mood disorders has relied on studies in which participants lie[Read More…]
Parents lost their two-year-old child on the hands of a quack after he injected the infant a wrong medicine. Ashit who had disguised himself as a doctor worked as a salesman at some Laxmi medical store in Jamshedpur. The parent couple along with few relatives reached the police station to[Read More…]
Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Trust and Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Raghubar Das have laid the foundation of a world-class cancer hospital in Ranchi. The hospital is said to be built on the lines of Mumbai’s TMH hospital. Both the dignitaries broke coconuts and laid the foundation of the hospital. The[Read More…]
Delhi has the unwanted record of being amongst the most polluted cities in the world. Several factors play a role in making Delhi’s air difficult to breathe. In November, the situation of the National Capital Region worsens with cracker, effigy and stubble burning all taking place simultaneously. As the crackers[Read More…]
Three cases of Zika virus detected in Madhya Pradesh leading to a fear of its spread in large scale, the government appoints a team to carry a survey on 2.8 lakh people of 18 wards of Bhopal. The health department would carry the survey extensively from door-to-door covering the maximum[Read More…]
Kohima: Temjen Joy, additional chief secretary of Nagaland states that 20% of students who are suffering from dyslexia needs special attention and pressed upon the issue to recognize the seriousness of the affected children. Speaking at a one-day workshop on “dyslexia,dyslexic,dyslexia symptoms,dyslexia test,what is dyslexia,symptoms of dyslexia,dyslexia (disease or medical[Read More…]
With the increasing hazard in the medical services and facilities and the stories of mismanagement and fraud even in the private and super-specialty hospitals, people have started being skeptical about the healthcare services and think twice before choosing a hospital. However, Max Super-Speciality brings a ray of hope in the[Read More…]
Darbhanga: A nine-day-old newborn baby died from rat bite in the ICU of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) said, family. The infant was admitted on Monday for treatment in the NICU. However, the hospital authorities have refuted the claim of the family. The attendants have accused the hospital management[Read More…]
The latest report by the World Health Organization(WHO) has come up with some heartbreaking revelations. According to the report, titled, ‘Air Pollution and Child Health: Prescribing Clean Air,’ 93%(1.3 billion) of the children under the age of 15 years breath polluted air which puts their health and development at an[Read More…]
New Delhi: As many as 290 fresh cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ending October 27, compared to 190 in the previous week, according to a municipal report released on Monday. As per the latest report, 1,310 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne[Read More…]
New York: Mid-aged women transitioning to menopause may be able to lower their risk of developing stroke, heart disease and Type-2 diabetes if they exercise more or eat a low calorie diet, suggests a research. The study showed that physically active women were less likely to get incidents of metabolic[Read More…]
