Medically Speaking

A new study suggests early weight loss protects fertility of obese persons

25 Sep 2021 07:05 AM IST

The reproductive function in obese boys can be improved through weight loss, which in turn could protect their fertility in adulthood, according to new research. The study presented at the 59th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting suggests that even after short-term weight loss, alterations in reproductive function could

Link between diet and mental health

25 Sep 2021 07:00 AM IST

Lifestyle components like eating habits, exercise, sleep, and work patterns etc affect our well-being on a regular basis and many health problems both physical and mental, are associated with disbalance in our routine life. There is no specific diet which treats psychiatric disorders but certain dietary choices and patterns are

COVID-19 PANDEMIC EXACERBATES BURNOUT RATE IN DOCTORS

25 Sep 2021 06:59 AM IST

Doctors at the frontlines of the pandemic are facing extremely challenging working conditions. Long gruelling working hours, constant emergencies, witnessing a high death rate, and a persistent struggle to save lives not just cause physical exhaustion but also result in an emotional and mental turmoil.

Diet and Mental Health

24 Sep 2021 15:42 PM IST

Lifestyle components like eating habits, exercise, sleep and work patterns etc affect our well-being on a regular basis and many health problems both physical and mental, are associated with dis balance in our routine life. There is no specific diet which treats psychiatric disorders but certain dietary choices and patterns

COVID 19 exacerbates burnout rate in doctors: How to address this crisis

24 Sep 2021 15:38 PM IST

Long working hours, emergency calls, a never ending stream of patients and prolonged stress are factors that are common in the lives of doctors. In countries with a low doctor-patient ratio like India, doctors often experience overwhelming workload and excessive pressure. Factors such as lack of safety and vulnerability to

RISING DELTA CASES AND EXPECTED HERD IMMUNITY: WHERE DO WE STAND?

24 Sep 2021 07:23 AM IST

Even as India continues to fight against the deadly Covid-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2 variants are emerging, spreading and causing governments & public health experts to develop the best strategies to contain their spread constantly. There are currently 11 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that the World Health Organization Trusted Source is

Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in elderly

24 Sep 2021 07:21 AM IST

A new study has found that older adults may benefit from a specific diet called the MIND diet, even when they develop protein deposits known as amyloid plaques and tangles. The findings were published in the ‘Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease’. Ageing takes a toll on the body and on the

‘Second-hand’ psychological stress can lead to depression

24 Sep 2021 07:19 AM IST

Scientists have successfully endeavoured in connecting the dots between psychological stress and depression with the elucidation of a vicarious social defeat stress mouse model. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Behavioural Brain Research’. Depression is a serious medical condition that plagues modern society. Several theories have

STUDY SUGGESTS COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRIGGERED A CYCLE OF MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES, PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

24 Sep 2021 07:18 AM IST

NORTH CAROLINA: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a cyclical public health problem by both exacerbating mental health challenges and making it more difficult for people to maintain physical activity, suggests a recent multi-state study. The study also revealed that lower-income households struggled more with both mental health challenges and maintaining

FOR OBESITY-RELATED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, MEDS, SURGERY MAY HELP

23 Sep 2021 07:59 AM IST

WASHINGTON Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term 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 Association’s journal Hypertension. A scientific statement

Right light on mother’s belly may be important to foetus: Study

23 Sep 2021 07:57 AM IST

STOCKHOLM A new study has found that there may be a link between exposure to light during pregnancy and foetal brain development. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘eNeuro’. These findings by researchers at Umea University, Sweden, working in collaboration with American colleagues, may provide a

HOW CAN WE CURB VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG WOMEN?

23 Sep 2021 07:56 AM IST

It has been seven months since India started the world’s largest vaccination drive against coronavirus. Slowly and steadily, we as a nation are making every effort to win our war against Covid-19. Currently, statistics say about 9% of India’s population have received two doses and are fully vaccinated. The country