Medically Speaking

STUDY SHOWS HOW MEDITATION IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTIONING

23 Aug 2021 02:36 AM IST

Just a few weeks of meditation can improve human brain functioning, according to a recent study led by scientists at Binghamton University and the State University of New York. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Scientific Reports’. Millions of people around the world seek mental clarity

BLOOD-PRESSURE DRUGS COULD IMPROVE COLORECTAL CANCER: STUDY

23 Aug 2021 02:35 AM IST

A new study has suggested that common blood-pressure drugs may improve survival for patients with colorectal cancer. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Cancer Medicine’. After reviewing outcomes of almost 14,000 patients with colorectal cancer, researchers determined that ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics were all

Findings help explain why vaccinated people are at low risk during Delta surge

23 Aug 2021 02:35 AM IST

Despite causing a surge in infections this summer that has resulted in thousands of hospitalisations and deaths, the delta variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 is not particularly good at evading antibodies generated by vaccination, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

STUDY SUPPORTS WIDESPREAD USE OF BETTER MASKS TO CURB CORONAVIRUS INDOORS

23 Aug 2021 02:34 AM IST

A new study highlights the need for widespread use of better face masks and the importance of good ventilation to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 indoors. Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo performed experiments using a mannequin to simulate a seated person breathing in a large room. The studies

ANTIBODY PROTECTS AGAINST BROAD RANGE OF COVID-19 VIRUS VARIANTS

23 Aug 2021 02:33 AM IST

The virus that causes COVID-19 today is not the same as the one that made people fall sick way back in December 2019. Many of the variants circulating now are partially resistant to some of the antibody-based therapeutics that were developed based on the original virus. As the pandemic continues,

Naturopathic Tips to Address Fatty Liver Disease

19 Aug 2021 16:44 PM IST

Excess amounts of fat in the liver can be worrisome, which can lead to permanent scarring and ultimately leading to liver failure.

How evolving healthtech sector is revolutionising healthcare ecosystem in India

17 Aug 2021 02:58 AM IST

Change is the only constant that drives our life towards growth. Looming in the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare system of India has been on a transformative journey over the last couple of years. The competency of healthtech proved itself for the first time during the pandemic. When hospitals and local

BUILDING A ‘MENTAL HEALTH’ LITERATE NATION

17 Aug 2021 02:52 AM IST

So many people aren’t even aware that they are suffering from mental health issues and that happiness is the result of a healthy mind.

Violence against Doctors: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

16 Aug 2021 17:50 PM IST

Violence directed against the physician and the health-care workers seems to be a common phenomenon world-wide. However, this phenomenon has been given a scarce consideration and minimal lip service not only in lay public, media and law administrators but even in medical community.

VIOLENCE AGAINST DOCTORS: MISSING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

16 Aug 2021 14:10 PM IST

Counselling a patient and his attendants in India could be different. But the same degree of empathy and emotional connection needs to be present between the doctor and the patient.

DEMAND FOR TEETH WHITENING IN INDIA INCREASED IN PAST DECADE

16 Aug 2021 06:12 AM IST

People mostly like to have a gleaming white smile, not just for the perfect picture but also because it’s considered healthy. Various studies have suggested that whiter teeth not only help in boosting confidence but also give a competitive edge in job interviews. Recently in India, the demand for teeth

New study finds vitamin K to be beneficial for heart health

16 Aug 2021 06:11 AM IST

A new study has found that eating a diet rich in vitamin K can lower the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels). The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of the American Heart Association’. Researchers examined data from more than 50,000