Health
- Monsoon Maladies: Malaria is more prevalent in the rainy season, 5 ways to stay safe
During the monsoon season, heavy rainfall and increased humidity create ideal environments for mosquito breeding, especially among Anopheles mosquitoes, notorious for transmitting malaria.
- Gujarati businessman lost 23 kgs without gym or fancy diet in under a year: Here's how
Niraj, a businessman from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, successfully lost 23 kg without visiting a gym or following a fancy diet. Guided by his fitness coach, Satej Gohel, Niraj incorporated home-based workouts and traditional Gujarati food into his routine. Starting with simple exercises and gradually increasing his daily steps, Niraj transformed his lifestyle over ten months, reducing his weight from 91.9 kg to 68.7 kg.
- Body organs aren't always where they are supposed to be
Developmentally, one of the largest single organ abnormalities is dextrocardia where the heart, instead of being slightly over to the left (known as levocardia), is flipped to the right. This is a fairly rare occurrence, about one in 12,000 people are born this way.
- Chronic pain relief: Emotional therapy effective for older adults, research shows
A recent study led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET), a newer form of psychotherapy, can effectively alleviate chronic pain among older adults. The study compared the outcomes of two groups receiving EAET and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis. Results showed that a significantly higher percentage of older adults receiving EAET experienced a 30% reduction in pain compared to those undergoing CBT.
- Research reveals mood shifts enhance pleasure response in bipolar disorder
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University College London reveals that mood changes can significantly enhance pleasure responses in individuals with bipolar disorder. This phenomenon, known as 'mood bias,' causes individuals with bipolar disorder to view everything more favorably during moments of good mood, leading to heightened pleasure experiences.
- Study finds hot and cold exposure in early life alters brain's white matter
The team found that exposure to colder-than-usual temperatures during pregnancy and the first year of life, and exposure to hotter-than-usual environments from birth until three years of age were linked with more mean diffusivity at preadolescence, pointing to a slower maturation of their white matter.
- New research links acohol consumption to increased mood instability in bipolar disorder
The researchers, including those from the University of Michigan, US, wanted to understand the long-term effects of consuming alcohol on the mood and functioning of adults having bipolar disorder. The findings are published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
Mobile app may predict depression in pregnant women
Your urine colour can be a predictor of your health!
- ‘Kerala Story’ actress Adah Sharma reveals she has endometriosis; 42 mn Indian women live with this painful condition
Actress Adah Sharma recently shared details about a challenging health diagnosis. The 'Kerala Story' star revealed she is suffering from endometriosis. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, she mentioned that fluctuating between being thin and plump for different roles might have contributed to her diagnosis.
- New study warns of rising invasive alien species threat, urges immediate action
A recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution has highlighted the urgent need to address the growing threat posed by invasive alien species (IAS) to global biodiversity. Led by researchers representing 101 organizations from 47 countries, the study emphasizes the increasing number of IAS introductions worldwide and their negative impacts on ecosystems.
- Study finds Mediterranean diet is linked to lower mortality risk in women
A recent study suggests that women adhering to the Mediterranean diet have a 23% lower risk of premature death. This largely plant-based diet, rich in nuts, fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, reduces cholesterol, obesity, and insulin resistance, lowering the risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes and heart disease. The research, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, followed over 25,000 US women for up to 25 years, highlighting the diet's potential in promoting longevity and reducing mortality, including cancer-related deaths.
- Gene-based drugs show promise in lowering cholesterol levels, reveals new studies
The studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlight the potential of gene-based drugs in lowering cholesterol levels in individuals with naturally high lipid levels. These drugs, plozasiran and zodasiran, are RNA-based and target specific proteins involved in cholesterol regulation. They were found to significantly reduce triglyceride levels in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia, even those already taking cholesterol-lowering statins.
- 56% of India's disease burden due to unhealthy diet: ICMR report
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body said that healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a substantial proportion of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension (HTN) and prevent up to 80 per cent of type 2 diabetes.
- Exercise & diet play key role in enhancing survival for cancer patients
The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy. But there are other treatments and strategies - "adjunct" or supportive cancer care - that can have a powerful impact on a patient's quality of life, survival and experience during cancer treatment.
Understanding Autism: Brain connections in infants linked to social interaction
Adolescents with ADHD face emotional management issues, study shows
- HPV vaccines may protect men as well as women from cancer claims new study
Vaccinated women had a lower risk of developing cervical cancer within at least five years of getting the shots. For men, there were benefits too. Vaccinated men had a lower risk of developing any HPV-related cancer, such as cancers of the anus, penis and mouth and throat.
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