Oranges, exercise may lower depression risk: study
Other than oranges and exercise, drugs like Ozempic can also lower the chances of depression Depression is a condition that affects an estimated 5% of the world’s adult population and…
Is patriarchy petrifying govts to deliver on gender equality?
SHOBHA SHUKLA Despite a legally binding treaty and several other declarations, agreements and promises on gender equality and human rights in the past 50 years, governments have failed to keep…
Govt to open daycare cancer centres in every district: Health Minister
AMN The Union Government will open daycare cancer centres in every district of the country within the next three years. Replying to a supplementary in Rajya Sabha today, Union Health…
Management of Diabetes in Day to Day Clinical Practice
By Dr R M Chhabra, Senior Consultant Physician, Director, Chhabra Medical Centre, Pitampura, Delhi; Saroj Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi Based on 2021 data, the estimated number of…
Zydus Launches ANVIMO to Revolutionize CMV Prevention in Transplant Patients
Health Desk Zydus launched ANVIMO, an affordable alternative for CMV prevention in transplant patients, reducing costs by 91%. The drug ensures safer, effective treatment, improving access and transplant outcomes in…
Does fasting help with jet lag?
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The idea that fasting can help with jet lag stems from the connection between circadian rhythms…
Cushings Syndrome or Obesity?
Cushing syndrome happens when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol for a long time. This can result from the body making too much cortisol, or from taking…
Walking or squatting help improve blood glucose control in overweight
Dr. Madhur Verma, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community; Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab; and Dr Sanjay Kalra, DM (AIIMS), Treasurer, International Society of Endocrinology; Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana Taking frequent…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds
“The findings from a recent study presented at the American Academy of Neurologys 77th Annual Meeting demonstrated that obstructive sleep apnea increases Parkinson’s risk, but early CPAP therapy might help…
#EndLeprosy pathway is through stopping stigma against affected persons
BY SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic infectious disease caused by a slow growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. But stigma and discrimination against persons affected by…