Health

Monkeypox vs Chickenpox: Difference in symptoms of diseases, say docs

New Delhi: Skin rashes and fever, the common symptoms in both monkeypox and chickenpox have caused confusion among people although doctors have stressed that there is a difference in the way the…
How chickenpox virus is linked to onset of Alzheimer’s disease

New York: An international team of researchers has found that varicella zoster virus (VZV), which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, may activate herpes simplex (HSV), another common virus, to set in motion the…

Undetected hypertension adds to India’s rising stroke burden

Undetected and untreated hypertension is the top risk factor for stroke which is the second leading cause of death and disability after ischemic heart disease across the world. Studies have shown that…
How do you deal with social anxiety?

New Delhi: When meeting new people, speaking in front of a group, or taking an important test, most people feel nervous or uncomfortable. This is completely normal and usually disappears once the…
Study shows how to increase kids’ vegetables, fruits intake

Washington: Parents, take note! Filling half of a child’s plate with fruits and vegetables isn’t just recommended by the United States Dietary Guidelines, it also helps increase the amount of produce that…
Do you know frequent naps and high blood pressure are interlinked? Study reveals

Washington: According to new research, napping frequently is linked to increased risks for high blood pressure and stroke. The findings of the study were published in Hypertension, a journal of the American…
Vitamin D supplements not effective in reducing risk of fractures: Study

New York: Taking supplements of Vitamin D, popularly known as the sunshine vitamin, may not reduce risk of fractures in adults, claims a study. Although Vitamin D supplements are widely prescribed and…

Language areas in the human brain have unique connections

Washington: Neuroscientists have gained new insight into how our brain evolved into a language-ready brain. Compared to chimpanzee brains, the pattern of connections of language areas in our brain has expanded more…
MonkeyPox is a serious health threat; in case of any symptom rush to your doctor

The first case of MonkeyPox was reported in India on July 15. It was, incidentally also the first one from the entire South East Asian region as per the WHO. A 35-year-old…
The Marburg virus: urgent need to contain this close cousin of Ebola

Lagos: In July 2022 Ghana confirmed its first two cases of the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola. The Conversation Africa’s…
Delhi-NCR witnesses highest ever cases of infertility in 2021-22

New Delhi: The world’s first ‘test tube baby’ was born 43 years ago. The 25th of July is designated as World IVF Day to commemorate the birth. NOVA IVF Fertility, one of…
Benefits of physical, mental activity on thinking differ in men and women?

Minneapolis: Studies have demonstrated that engaging in both physical and mental activities can prevent dementia and maintain cognitive function. According to a recent study, these advantages can differ for men and women.…
High BP may double Omicron severity risk, even after booster dose: Study

New York: Having high blood pressure more than doubled a person’s risk for hospitalisation from an Omicron-variant — despite full vaccination, including a booster dose of the Covid vaccines, according to new…
Current booster shots effective against vaccine evading Omicron: Study

New York: Although Omicron sub-variants have evolved to evade antibody responses from the primary Covid vaccine series, a new laboratory study suggests existing booster doses may elicit sufficient immune protection against severe…
Researchers suggest that women experience higher rates of depression than men

Washington: Despite the fact that there are treatments for depression, many people find these treatments to be ineffective at times. In addition, women are more likely than males to have depression, but…