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India is on alert, following the emergence of a new COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, identified in a woman in Kerala. The Centre confirmed it’s a first such case in India. JN.1 is linked to the BA.2.86 variant, also called Pirola, detected in the US and China recently. This virus, which has an extra mutation on its […]
Cozy evenings hibernating at home call for one thing: excessive chocolate consumption. I don’t think it’s just me—sweet teeth come into their own as Christmas approaches and the candy bowl is passed around with wild abandon. But, as we are all aware, chocolate is not good for us. Or is it? According to Tim Spector, […]
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be prevented with vaccination, but due to temporary supply shortages, health professionals need to prioritize who receives the vaccine and consider alternative solutions. What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral infection transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, but also scratches, licks to open […]
Interim results from a Phase 1 clinical trial suggest that two novel COVID-19 vaccines developed in Melbourne have the potential to be a highly effective approach for boosting immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron sub-variants. The research, published in the journal eBioMedicine, involved 76 healthy adults who previously received licensed COVID-19 vaccines. They were randomized […]
Health experts in the UK have issued a warning about a highly contagious disease known as “100-day cough” that’s rapidly spreading across the country. The bacterial infection, experiencing a surge of 250% in cases, begins with symptoms resembling a cold but can progress to prolonged and intense coughing bouts lasting up to three months. The […]
A mile long rally, with a band, horse-mounted police and a confluence of religious leaders: Ahmedabad marked World AIDS Day with a big show at the Asarwa Civil Hospital on Friday, December 1. Various NGOs working in the field of AIDS were later felicitated at a function at the hospital’s Ashmita auditorium. The event was […]
Winter should be upon us. Time to bring out the blankets and duvets for a cosy sleep. But do winters continue to be the same? The pollution levels have been reaching alarming levels at this time of the year. And then, the ominous instances of heart failures during winter. A disclaimer: this article is not […]
Today, November 13, 2023, is World Kindness Day. Hmm. Isn’t that a topic for sermons? Or, something moralists love to go on about. Well, perhaps it is. But kindness is also closely linked to mental health. In fact, giving or receiving kindness can help reduce stress levels and ward off depression. Kindness means saying or […]
A senior Ahmedabad-based interventional cardiologist said that cases of sudden deaths should be probed through medical autopsies. “We will know the real reason only through a medical autopsy rather than speculation. I also request relatives to give permission for this,” he said speaking at an event to discuss causes of sudden death, relatively precarious condition […]
World Diabetes Day, celebrated on November 14 every year, should serve as an awakening for Type-1 diabetes, a condition not so well-known among people, especially concerning children. As India also celebrates Children’s Day on November 14, it must be known that in India, approximately 8.6 lakh children have been reported to be affected by Type-1 […]
Amla is an important food in the Ayurvedic system of medicine that is said to prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body. Amla is consumed in India through pickles, murabbas, candies, juice and chyawanprash. Amla, also known as Amalaki, has anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and is regarded as one of the most potent […]
You are in a sacred space when you are under the scalpel. But the surgery upon you is being broadcast to educate doctors. The surgeon is even addressing questions during the process. Even if you are comfortable with the arrangement, doubts are bound to shroud your mind. Will it distract the surgeon? Is it a […]
The selection of your face wash for oily skin can have a major impact on your skin. If you have an oily skin type, it is vital to choose a face wash tailored specifically to your skin type to prevent acne and maintain healthy skin. A good skincare routine is a must for maintaining healthy […]
Those who had a bout of Covid-19 during the pandemic, are prone to heart ailments or cardiac arrests, and as such, they should not over exert themselves for up to two years. This has been suggested by an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study following frequent heart attacks and deaths in a diverse population […]
In yet another attempt to break into the healthcare sector, Amazon announced its virtual healthcare marketplace, Amazon Clinic, which can treat patients for cough, cold or flu. Customers can now select the new “Cough, cold, and flu” option from the “Find a treatment” list on Amazon Clinic on desktop or mobile. From there, they can […]
Every year October 29 is observed as World Stroke Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about stroke. In simplistic terms, a stroke is a sudden interruption in the flow of blood to the brain. A stroke causes damage to brain cells. Although strokes can strike suddenly and have severe consequences, luckily they are largely […]
Ageing brings degeneration of health in one way or the other. However, even if we cannot really control the process of growing old, we can surely control how well the body functions. Degeneration of brain health, memory health, Alzheimer’s or dementia are some of the common health problems elderly people face. However, our dietary choices […]
Particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM10 that are found in our toxic urban air in most cities and are usually associated with premature heart attacks and deaths, are now suspected of increasing the risk of breast cancer as well. A 20-year study from six states in the US and France has shown a correlation between […]
Sleep deprivation is emerging as a major illness in recent times. Though it is often ignored and the symptoms unrelatable, it has grave underlying health consequences that can have a drastic impact on lifestyle by way of potential health hazards it can engender. Half of urban India is in the grip of deprived sleep or […]
The growing instances of heart attacks, especially among youth, have brought the kind of food we consume into sharp focus. We are, as it’s said, what we eat. The health-conscious screen every morsel they consume. Science has been conducting extensive studies on high cholesterol from unhealthy cholesterol-loaded food. Essentially, cholesterol is a fatty substance that […]
