Medically Speaking

Diabetes reversal myth vs reality: the enigma of the 21st century

12 Jun 2023 23:25 PM IST

Diabetes mellitus is one of the top three major health burdens of the world and one of the fastest-growing global health emergencies of the 21st century. India is the second most diabetes-prevalent country with 74.2 million people with diabetes and it has been projected that nearly 124.9 million people will

LUPUS: what patients need to be aware of

12 Jun 2023 23:22 PM IST

Lupus, or SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), is a chronic autoimmune disease wherein the immune system mistakenly affects tissues in various parts of the body, causing inflammation and damage. The idea of commemorating World Lupus Day is to improve the understanding of lupus amongst patients and increase awareness about this crippling

The Battle of the Cravings: Navigating Food Temptations During Your Period

06 Jun 2023 00:28 AM IST

Period cravings are mysterious urges that can send us hunting for specific foods during that time of the month. These intense desires for specific foods often leave us wondering about the underlying reasons behind them. Surprisingly, many food cravings can be attributed to our body’s attempt to compensate for various

Protecting nature and our Health on World Environment Day

06 Jun 2023 00:26 AM IST

It’s World Environment Day today. Every year, millions of people worldwide suffer because of a polluted environment. Heart, respiratory, strokes, and cancer are all caused by the same pollutants. Besides, contaminated water, inadequate sanitation, and noise are more environmental risk factors. Environmental and human health According to WHO, the changes

Yoga Poses to Improve Reproductive Health

06 Jun 2023 00:25 AM IST

As more people adopt poor lifestyle habits, fertility problems are becoming increasingly prevalent. According to research conducted by the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, infertility affects up to 27.5 million couples in India—roughly one in every six couples. The primary root causes of infertility in both men and women include

Study finds women taking oral estrogen hormones have increased risk of high blood pressure

05 Jun 2023 15:54 PM IST

According to research, women aged 45 and more who used oestrogen hormone treatment in tablet form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who used transdermal (topically applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations. The findings of the research were published in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed American Heart

Unlocking the power of food to release happiness hormones

29 May 2023 23:49 PM IST

Maintaining a positive mood and overall well-being is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Various activities contribute to our happiness like achieving your goals, listening to music, or being outdoors, can help boost the production of your feel-good hormones. Happy hormones such as Dopamine, often referred to as the “giddy hormone,”

Raising awareness on World Hypertension DAY

29 May 2023 23:45 PM IST

H ypertension is the leading cause of stroke, heart disease, renal complications, and premature death. However, very few of us really have the awareness that the condition is nothing but “high blood pressure.” Yes, hypertension is commonly known as high blood pressure and can result from many issues like family

India’s Vaccine Growth Story to be published in 20 Indian Languages

29 May 2023 17:56 PM IST

Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav’s ‘Bestseller’ book, India’s Vaccine Growth Story- From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri,’ will be published in 20 Indian languages. This will aid in spreading the story of India’s global vaccine supremacy throughout the country. Dr. Yadav is a scientist and a bureaucrat. He is an officer of

Health Scan

23 May 2023 00:16 AM IST

Eye drop causing death The number of people with highly drug-resistant bacterial infections linked to contaminated eyedrops has reached 81, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. The 81 cases, up from 68 identified in March, include 14 people who have been blinded and four others who had

What is multiple sclerosis

23 May 2023 00:10 AM IST

An estimated 2.8 million people around the world have multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the brain and spinal cord. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include fatigue, vision disturbance, problems with mobility and balance and cognitive dysfunction. Many people who develop MS experience symptoms

Does nutrition help Brain Health?

23 May 2023 00:05 AM IST

We all need some “food for thought” at times, and we wholeheartedly appreciate it. Ever thought how it could be literally? Does nutrition impact brain health, and if we improve our diet can we combat neurological disorders better? It is a fact that neurological disorders are a cause for increased