Mental health problems were already a leading cause of suffering and the most neglected health issue globally before the pandemic,” said study author Vikram Patel from Harvard University in the US.
Symptoms of cardiovascular diseases include raised blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, hypertension and obesity. Alcohol abuse, tobacco consumption, leading an unhealthy lifestyle with irregular sleep, unhealthy food and sedentary lifestyle are some of the causes for such diseases.
On this World Heart Day, here are some thoughts by Dr Viveka Kumar on the importance of understanding cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), what they mean today, how we can protect ourselves, and the technologies that help us significantly improve patient outcomes.
For the findings, a blood sample to measure vitamin D status (measured serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D) was taken from 235 patients were admitted to the hospital with Covid-19.
World Contraception Day 2020: This day was introduced years ago in September 2007. The aim of this day is to help every generation who do not want unwanted pregnancy.
We all believe some alcohol myths which makes us feel like fools. We have been listening and sharing myths about alcohol with our friends and elders for many years. Here’s all you need to know:
Drinking teas on a regular basis have a long-lasting effect on the mind and body. It is believed that tea and herbs consist of healing properties and the best part is they do not have any side effects and are purely safe.
The findings could help explain the symptoms of recovered Covid-19 patients, some of whom are struggling with such issues as shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
According to the research team, increased intracellular zinc concentrations efficiently impair replication or reproduction of a number of viruses.
People with dengue antibodies in their blood can test falsely positive for Covid-19 antibodies even if they have never been infected by the coronavirus.
Lavender Oil is one of the most popular essential oils which gives many health benefits. The oil is also used in aromatherapy because of its therapeutic effect on the body and mind.
On this day, a rose which is a symbol of love, concern, and tenderness is offered to cancer patients to give them hope to face the diseases and to bring happiness in the lives of patients.
The authors found that having rheumatoid arthritis was associated with a 23 per cent higher chance of developing Type-2 diabetes, compared to the diabetes risk within the general population.
The theme for World Alzheimer’s Day 2020 is “Let’s Talk About Alzheimer.”
The Tata CRISPR test is the world’s first diagnostic test to deploy a specially adapted Cas9 protein to successfully detect the virus causing Covid-19.
The team tested the breathability and droplet-blocking ability of 11 common household fabrics, using a medical mask as a benchmark.
Controlling such cytokine “storm”, through those controlling them, that is, the infected cells, is precisely what these researchers proposed.
Moderna announced progress across its portfolio of pipeline assets presented at its annual R&D Day on Thursday.
The impact of COVID-19 goes beyond the respiratory system and the lungs, it has tremendous impact on the cardiovascular system of the human body as well.
For the study, the research team used a commonly-used scale to determine fatigue in recovered patients, called the Chalder Fatigue Score (CFQ-11).
PMS has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression.
The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that if the azithromycin drug is taken with certain other drugs that affect the electrical functioning of the heart, then cardiac events increased.
At the start of data collection all participants were free of diabetes and had normal levels of blood glucose.
The health experts have warned that contraction of the Covid-19 and its fatality are 70 per cent higher in people who are overweight or obese.
The report from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi showed that patients with cardiac ailments have been postponing their hospital visits for their routine medical examination ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began.