Health
- World
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…
- India
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…
- Health
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…
- Health
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…
- Health
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…
- World
Monkeypox: WHO declares it global health emergency here’s what that means
Norwich: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency. The committee of independent advisers who met on Thursday July 21 2022, were split on their…
- World
16 crore women worldwide have unmet contraception needs: Lancet study
New Delhi: Over 16 crore women and adolescents with need to prevent pregnancy remained without contraception in 2019, despite major increases in use at a global level since 1970, according to a…
- Health
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…
- India
Monkeypox: Indian govt reviews health actions at airports, ports
New Delhi: After India reported two monkeypox cases, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday reviewed the functioning of health screening of international travellers arriving in India at airports…
- India
Kerala govt intensifies battle against monkeypox, holds talks with Central team
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has intensified the monkeypox preventive measures in the State in the wake of the first case confirmed in the country, State Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday…
- India
Waiving thousands of crores for friends actual ‘freebies’: Kejriwal slams Modi
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday said his government’s schemes for free education, healthcare, and electricity were not “freebies” but efforts to lay the foundation for making India the number…
- Health
Study reveals driving forces of Alzheimer’s disease
Washington: According to a recent study, the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease at present does not have a cure or effective therapy. The study suggested that due to gaps in…
- Health
Researchers show effectiveness of migraine drugs in weight loss
Washington: Triptans, a commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, may also be useful in treating obesity, a new study suggests. In studies on obese mice, a daily dose of triptan led animals…
- Technology
Apple Watch Series 8 to let you know if you are running a fever
New Delhi: Health-centric Apple Watch Series 8 will reportedly come with a body temperature sensor that will let the user know if he or she is running a fever. The upcoming Apple…
- Telangana
Telangana: 120 students fall ill after consuming food made at govt school
Hyderabad: 120 students from the Telangana Minority Girls Residential School at Siddipet fell ill allegedly after eating contaminated meals provided by the government school on Sunday. The incident happened on June 27,…
