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Why heart disease risk varies across states: wealth, facilities, other reasons
“Our findings could be helpful in deciding how to allocate resources to prevent cardiovascular disease to those most in need,” study author Dr Pascal Geldsetzer, of the Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, said.
Maharashtra: New treatment strategy to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
According to state health officials, in 2017, Maharashtra had recorded 40,204 cases of lymphoedema and 24,951 cases of hydrocele among LF-infected patients, who suffer from chronic disability associated with the disease.
Why do you feel angry when hungry?
A study reported that when hungry individuals experienced anger which may be due to a complicated emotional response which is an interplay personality, biology, and environmental cues. Hungry individuals display more unpleasant emotions.
Study: 23 per cent of Chandigarh residents above 30 have hypertension
According to the UT health department, till April 2018, approximately 53,986 people were screened in the city and number of people diagnosed with hypertension was 12,782 (23.6 per cent) and diabetes was 8,909 (16.5 per cent).
Healthy office spaces promote healthy lifestyles
Creating a perfect office set-up and turning it into an ideal workplace environment usually involves astronomical costs. From paying office rent to office furnishings, the cost is mostly high.
What is foetus in foetu? When a 7-month child carried her twin
Foetus in foetu involves a malformed foetus inside the body of its twin and is a rare condition with only 200 recorded cases so far. The diagnosis period is variable and can range from a few months to 30 years.
Bombay High Court seeks report on health hazards for people living near dumpyard
Five residents of Kannamvar Nagar, Kanjurmarg, which houses 1,200 families, filed a petition in the high court last year saying the dumping ground, located 100 metres from their society, poses serious health hazards.
World Cancer Day 2018: Theme, goals and significance
For 2016 to 2018, the theme for observing World Cancer Day is ‘We Can. I can.’ Under this theme, people are expected to, individually and collectively, understand and work towards lessening the impact and harmful effects of the condition globally.
Union Budget 2018: Poor diagnosis, wrong medicine
The focus in the Union Budget on tertiary healthcare at the cost of primary and secondary healthcare is flawed. A publicly-financed health insurance scheme is no substitute
Tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in winter
Use coconut oil for dry, flaky skin caused by cold breeze and dehydration in winter months. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water each day. Rather than cold or iced (which aggravates Vata), drink your water warm, or at least at room temperature.
Wearable self-powered sensor monitors body glucose from sweat
The method needs patients to carry many accessories during physical activity, including lancets, alcohol swabs and a relatively large glucometer.
Smokers with HIV more at risk of lung cancer than AIDS
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things that people with HIV can do to improve their health and live longer. Besides reducing the risk of lung cancer, quitting will also decrease their risk of other diseases such as heart attack, stroke and emphysema.
Brain activity may prevent insomnia-related depression
Positive thinking can beat away your blues even if you are not sleeping properly. According to a study, if you have a positive response to the experiences in your life, you are less likely to be depressed.
Schizophrenia may up death risk by three-fold
People with schizophrenia have an increased risk of dying early due to smoking addictions, alcohol consumption, poor diets and lack of exercise. This ups the chances of mortality risk in them.
High BP can cause organ damage in teenagers too
The damage in teenagers occurs at blood pressure levels that are below the clinical definition of hypertension in the age group. Teenagers are at risk of heart and vessel damage as well.
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