National Family Health Survey in its report said that nearly a quarter of men and one-fifth of women in India have hypertension. Moreover, 4 in 10 women and 5 in 10 men are close to developing high blood pressure. Among the diagnosed hypertensives, only 7 per…[ 17-05-2022 11:50 PM ]
Scientists have developed and validated an algorithm that can help healthcare professionals identify who is most at risk of dying from COVID-19 when admitted to a hospital, reports a study published today in eLife.[ 17-05-2022 10:31 PM ]
In a first, researchers have shown why people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk of developing severe Covid-19. COPD is an inflammatory lung condition.[ 17-05-2022 10:06 PM ]
Gastroenterologist Dr Roy Patankar says, “Your gut health depends on what you eat. It has been proved by various st[ 17-05-2022 09:35 PM ]
From skin lesions to hearing loss, unusual symptoms can be troubling for coronavirus patients.[ 17-05-2022 09:30 PM ]
Covid-19 is only one of the viruses, the WHO was looking at. Monkeypox is another equal and there are many others. And we cannot afford to take our eyes off these viruses, WHO said[ 17-05-2022 09:13 PM ]
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Taking care of one's heart is crucial, especially if one is suffering from heart failure. Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently, as seen by shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, and exhaustion. H…[ 17-05-2022 09:10 PM ]
It is true of any disease. If you catch it in the bud and treat it in time, it does not consume one. The same applies to Rheumatoid Arthritis. This painful condition can progress fast and cage you inside your body unless you remain active and continue treatme…[ 17-05-2022 08:59 PM ]
According to a study in the Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, the disease could be caused due to the adenovirus infection coming in contact with lingering particles of the coronavirus in the intestinal tract, leading to an overreaction of the immune syste…[ 17-05-2022 07:30 PM ]
World AIDS vaccine day 2022 is celebrated on 18 May every year with an aim to raise awareness about the AIDS vaccine along with its diagnosis. treatment and prevention.[ 17-05-2022 06:47 PM ]
The rising number of dengue cases, ahead of the monsoon season, has put health officials on alert.[ 17-05-2022 05:34 PM ]
According to a study, estrogen treatment is associated with a reduction in mortality from the viral disease.[ 17-05-2022 04:57 PM ]
There could be a new approach to treating one of the most common and devastating forms of brain cancer in adults, Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the findings from a seven-year research project suggest. In a peer-reviewed study published by BMC Cancer, scienti…[ 17-05-2022 04:18 PM ]
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A team of international scientists has been carrying out advanced optical tests on an oxysterol compound that had been proposed as an anti-cataract drug[ 17-05-2022 03:02 PM ]
Did you know? People can have a heart attack and not even know it happened. It is called a silent heart attack or a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), which is said to account for nearly 50% to 80% of all heart attacks.[ 17-05-2022 02:15 PM ]
Cholesterol is a complex component in the blood – it is both good and bad known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) respectively.[ 17-05-2022 02:11 PM ]
During summer your eyes more prone to dryness. Following the tips given here along with limiting screen time can pr[ 17-05-2022 02:04 PM ]