Labyrinthitis can lead to vertigo— a sensation of spinning— dizziness, nausea, and potential hearing loss
Nov, 21st - 06:36 AM 2024 EST
Labyrinthitis can lead to vertigo— a sensation of spinning— dizziness, nausea, and potential hearing loss...
Nov, 21st - 06:36 AM 2024 EST
Korean shows are all the rage right now, but did you know they can improve mental health? From showing deep grief to intense happiness, they can tap into multiple emotions. Like art therapy, watching K-dramas can help deal with anxiety and depression, say experts
Nov, 21st - 03:20 AM 2024 ESTKorean shows are all the rage right now, but did you know they can improve mental health? From showing deep grief to intense happiness, they can tap into multiple emotions. Li...
Nov, 21st - 03:20 AM 2024 EST
According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. This is because muscles are essential for controlling blood sugar and fat levels. They need to move to perform at their best
Nov, 19th - 05:54 AM 2024 ESTAccording to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. This is because muscles are essential for controlling blood sugar a...
Nov, 19th - 05:54 AM 2024 EST
A six-year-old girl and her one-year-old brother died in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai after reportedly inhaling toxic fumes from rodenticide used by a pest control service at their house. Their parents survived and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. All pesticides are toxic and can cause side effects if handled incorrectly
Nov, 15th - 08:05 AM 2024 ESTA six-year-old girl and her one-year-old brother died in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai after reportedly inhaling toxic fumes from rodenticide used by a pest control service at their ...
Nov, 15th - 08:05 AM 2024 EST
According to a study, about 10 million people caught measles last year, a 20 per cent rise compared to 2022. A decline in vaccination coverage is the primary reason for this surge. The WHO and US CDC has also cautioned that the target of eliminating measles as an endemic threat by 2030 is ‘under threat’
Nov, 15th - 07:27 AM 2024 ESTAccording to a study, about 10 million people caught measles last year, a 20 per cent rise compared to 2022. A decline in vaccination coverage is the primary reason for this s...
Nov, 15th - 07:27 AM 2024 EST
Even as India tops the world in diabetes with 26% of all cases, it does not have to this way. Type-2 diabetes is preventable and manageable with lifestyle changes and medical interventions.
Nov, 14th - 10:20 AM 2024 ESTEven as India tops the world in diabetes with 26% of all cases, it does not have to this way. Type-2 diabetes is preventable and manageable with lifestyle changes and medical ...
Nov, 14th - 10:20 AM 2024 EST
It is a double whammy for India. A recent study published in The Lancet has found that the country had the highest number of diabetics in 2022. Another alarming revelation is that it also accounted for the most cases of untreated diabetes globally
Nov, 14th - 03:36 AM 2024 ESTIt is a double whammy for India. A recent study published in The Lancet has found that the country had the highest number of diabetics in 2022. Another alarming revelation is ...
Nov, 14th - 03:36 AM 2024 EST
The groundbreaking international study found that the rates of diabetes in adults doubled from about 7 per cent to about 14 per cent from 1990 to 2022
Nov, 14th - 02:30 AM 2024 ESTThe groundbreaking international study found that the rates of diabetes in adults doubled from about 7 per cent to about 14 per cent from 1990 to 2022...
Nov, 14th - 02:30 AM 2024 EST
World Diabetes Day 2024: On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary habits, a heavy reliance on processed foods and misconceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners significantly contribute to the increasing global diabetes rates.
Nov, 13th - 08:30 PM 2024 ESTWorld Diabetes Day 2024: On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary...
Nov, 13th - 08:30 PM 2024 EST
A recent study has revealed concerning levels of lead in turmeric samples from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with some samples exceeding 1,000 micrograms per gram. The highest contamination was found in polished turmeric roots. So, should you be worried about the turmeric used in your food?
Nov, 13th - 08:12 AM 2024 ESTA recent study has revealed concerning levels of lead in turmeric samples from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with some samples exceeding 1,000 micrograms per gram. Th...
Nov, 13th - 08:12 AM 2024 EST
The NHS in England is launching Varenicline, a once-daily pill designed to help smokers quit by reducing nicotine cravings and easing withdrawal symptoms. Expected to assist over 85,000 smokers annually, the medication could prevent around 9,500 smoking-related deaths over the next five years
Nov, 12th - 09:35 AM 2024 ESTThe NHS in England is launching Varenicline, a once-daily pill designed to help smokers quit by reducing nicotine cravings and easing withdrawal symptoms. Expected to assist o...
Nov, 12th - 09:35 AM 2024 EST
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s son Aryan Bangar, now Anaya Bangar, has come out as a transgender woman after a gender transition procedure called hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). The medical treatment is used to replace hormones when the body is unable to produce enough of them
Nov, 12th - 02:53 AM 2024 ESTFormer Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s son Aryan Bangar, now Anaya Bangar, has come out as a transgender woman after a gender transition procedure called hormonal replaceme...
Nov, 12th - 02:53 AM 2024 EST
Genetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about their future. It includes testing for diseases like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis.
Nov, 11th - 12:59 PM 2024 ESTGenetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about their future. It includes testing for diseases like ...
Nov, 11th - 12:59 PM 2024 EST
We may forget information for a host of reasons and blame our memory in a go. However, scientists have found that forgetting actually helps people to prioritise important information, and create opportunities to form new ones
Nov, 10th - 10:51 PM 2024 ESTWe may forget information for a host of reasons and blame our memory in a go. However, scientists have found that forgetting actually helps people to prioritise important info...
Nov, 10th - 10:51 PM 2024 EST
Loneliness is now a mental health epidemic and is pushing young adults, particularly young men, towards extremism and anti-social behaviour that needs to be tackled urgently to avert a social disaster in the making
Nov, 9th - 11:30 PM 2024 ESTLoneliness is now a mental health epidemic and is pushing young adults, particularly young men, towards extremism and anti-social behaviour that needs to be tackled urgently t...
Nov, 9th - 11:30 PM 2024 EST
Doctors warned that saree underskirts or petticoats tied around the waist tightly for a long time can lead to skin disorders and even a rare form of cancer dubbed ‘petticoat cancer' or 'saree cancer'. Research published in BMJ Case Reports highlighted this lesser-known condition after several women who wore sarees for decades were diagnosed
Nov, 7th - 06:34 AM 2024 ESTDoctors warned that saree underskirts or petticoats tied around the waist tightly for a long time can lead to skin disorders and even a rare form of cancer dubbed ‘petticoat...
Nov, 7th - 06:34 AM 2024 EST
A recent study has found that reducing sugar intake during a child’s first 1,000 days – from conception to age two – could lower their risk of chronic conditions later in life. Early exposure to sugar may impact metabolism and affect how the body processes food over a lifetime
Nov, 5th - 05:49 AM 2024 ESTA recent study has found that reducing sugar intake during a child’s first 1,000 days – from conception to age two – could lower their risk of chronic conditions later i...
Nov, 5th - 05:49 AM 2024 EST
Experts stressed that raising awareness about cancer is essential for fully leveraging medical advancements. Despite remarkable progress in early detection and treatment, millions continue to succumb to this serious disease.
Oct, 31st - 03:22 PM 2024 EDTExperts stressed that raising awareness about cancer is essential for fully leveraging medical advancements. Despite remarkable progress in early detection and treatment, mill...
Oct, 31st - 03:22 PM 2024 EDT
The Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety issued an order on Wednesday, immediately prohibiting the production, storage, and sale of raw egg-based mayonnaise for a year. This urgent move comes on the heels of troubling reports from Hyderabad, where a spate of food poisoning cases – including one death and several hospitalisations – were linked to mayonnaise used in popular street foods
Oct, 31st - 02:55 AM 2024 EDTThe Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety issued an order on Wednesday, immediately prohibiting the production, storage, and sale of raw egg-based mayonnaise for a year. This ...
Oct, 31st - 02:55 AM 2024 EDT
Bamboo charcoal, often called "black diamond" for its detoxifying properties, is revolutionising skincare by addressing concerns like dehydration, inflammation, and pigmentation linked to air pollution.
Oct, 29th - 11:56 AM 2024 EDTBamboo charcoal, often called "black diamond" for its detoxifying properties, is revolutionising skincare by addressing concerns like dehydration, inflammation, and pigmentat...
Oct, 29th - 11:56 AM 2024 EDT
A woman named Li suffered from a severe psychological breakdown after she got scolded at her workplace in China. The emotional trauma took a toll on Li's mental health and she suffered from a disorder called catatonic stupor. As her condition worsened, Li became a 'stiff wooden person' who didn't eat, drink, or move; she even needed a reminder to use the bathroom from her family
Oct, 29th - 10:30 AM 2024 EDTA woman named Li suffered from a severe psychological breakdown after she got scolded at her workplace in China. The emotional trauma took a toll on Li's mental health and she...
Oct, 29th - 10:30 AM 2024 EDT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled U-WIN, an online platform to record vaccines given to pregnant women and children. The digital platform is expected to expand vaccine coverage and streamline the entire vaccine administration process in India. U-WIN is expected to become the world's largest immunisation registry
Oct, 29th - 05:00 AM 2024 EDTPrime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled U-WIN, an online platform to record vaccines given to pregnant women and children. The digital platform is expected to expand vaccine co...
Oct, 29th - 05:00 AM 2024 EDT
Daylight saving time ends in the US on November 3, Sunday, at 2 am, when clocks will roll back by one hour. This will give people an extra hour of sleep. However, shifting the clock can also have a serious impact on sleep patterns
Oct, 28th - 06:34 AM 2024 EDTDaylight saving time ends in the US on November 3, Sunday, at 2 am, when clocks will roll back by one hour. This will give people an extra hour of sleep. However, shifting the...
Oct, 28th - 06:34 AM 2024 EDTThe signs of male breast cancer can closely resemble those seen in women
Oct, 28th - 06:20 AM 2024 EDTThe signs of male breast cancer can closely resemble those seen in women...
Oct, 28th - 06:20 AM 2024 EDT
A new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. The research is significant as accelerated brain ageing is associated with cognitive decline, memory issues and an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia
Oct, 27th - 06:30 AM 2024 EDTA new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. The research is significant as accelerated bra...
Oct, 27th - 06:30 AM 2024 EDT
Osteoporosis, often referred to as a silent disease, poses a significant public health concern due to its insidious onset and potential for catastrophic outcomes. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on how to deal with it and live a healthier life.
Oct, 26th - 08:30 PM 2024 EDTOsteoporosis, often referred to as a silent disease, poses a significant public health concern due to its insidious onset and potential for catastrophic outcomes. Firstpost br...
Oct, 26th - 08:30 PM 2024 EDT
A disease once common among sailors and maritime communities, scurvy cases are now being reported in 2024 from Western Australia and Canada. What exactly is scurvy, and why is it re-emerging?
Oct, 25th - 07:02 AM 2024 EDTA disease once common among sailors and maritime communities, scurvy cases are now being reported in 2024 from Western Australia and Canada. What exactly is scurvy, and why is...
Oct, 25th - 07:02 AM 2024 EDT
According to a new study, how long one stands on one leg, especially the non-dominant one, is a clear indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that the ability to balance on one leg declines more quickly with age than walking gait, grip, and knee strength assessments
Oct, 24th - 06:21 AM 2024 EDTAccording to a new study, how long one stands on one leg, especially the non-dominant one, is a clear indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found th...
Oct, 24th - 06:21 AM 2024 EDT