Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study

Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.

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Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study

Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.

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Inhalable dry antiviral powder may be effective against COVID-19

The broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus activity of inhaled tamibarotene powder was also demonstrated in MERS-CoV-infected mice model as pre-challenge prophylaxis.  

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90 percent Indian women ate less during COVID-19 lockdown: Study

Nearly 90 percent of survey respondents reported having less food, while 95 percent said they consumed fewer types of food. Most concerningly, the drop was due to decreased consumption of foods like meats, eggs, vegetables and fruits, which are rich in micronutrients that are crucial to good health and development.

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Exclusive: Gilory to Ginger - Food items that help manage Hepatitis according to Ayurveda

 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in India by 2020, about 4 crore people were chronically infected with hepatitis B, and 60 lakh to 1.2 crore people were chronically infected with hepatitis C. In the world, a person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness.

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Breastfeeding results in a healthier mother-child duo

Breast milk contains just the right amount of macro and micronutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, immune properties and antibodies from the mom. The mother's mature immune system prepares antibodies against common microbes and these antibodies are released in the mother's milk. They coat the lining of the baby's gastrointestinal system and protect them against illnesses, often for life. 

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World Hepatitis Day 2021: Raising awareness to encourage prevention, diagnosis, treatment

Hepatitis, which causes inflammation in the liver, is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are several risk factors for hepatitis, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions. The World Health Organization has identified Hepatitis as a major health concern for India.

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Long COVID may qualify as disability under federal law: Biden

Biden on Monday released guidance on federal protections and resources to those suffering from lingering COVID symptoms, such as fatigue or brain fog, which "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability", NBC news reported.

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Turmeric to Methi: Top ten foods to consume during monsoon season

Ginger and Garlic help combat chills and fever, eliminate congestion, and have anti-viral properties. They have anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antioxidant effects. Ginger tea can help ease throat pain. Ginger crushed or its extract can be added with Honey for children above the age of 1 year. Garlic also has antimicrobial/ antifungal properties, it is an effective immune stimulant. It can be added to gravies, Chutneys, soups, tea, etc.

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Child deaths increase in Indonesia as COVID surges

More than 150 children died from COVID-19 during the week of July 12 alone, with half the recent deaths involving those younger than age 5, Dr. Aman Bhakti Pulungan, head of the Indonesian Pediatric Society, was quoted as saying.

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Why Delta COVID variant is spreading rapidly

Individuals infected with Delta also had viral loads up to 1,260 times higher than those in people infected with the original strain.

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COVID-19 may bring a new wave of diabetes: Study

About half of the patients (46 percent), with no history of diabetes, were found to have new hyperglycemia. A follow-up showed that while most cases were resolved, about 35 percent of the newly hyperglycemic patients remained so at least six months after the infection.

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'Good cholesterol' may protect liver: Study

The study, published in the journal Science, showed that HDL3 from the intestine protects the liver from inflammation in mice and in human blood samples.

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Exclusive: How to cope with the death of a loved one during COVID-19 pandemic

The shock of losing someone close to you, your family, friend, relative, exacerbated with the pain of not being able to participate in their last rites often puts individuals in a situation where their mental health is affected severely. 

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A guide to steer clear of monsoon diseases

Unfortunately, the monsoon also lowers our immunity and brings with it a bevvy of diseases and dangers to our health. One needs to prepare in advance to be able to avoid these.

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How our immune system may help prevent miscarriage

Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco found that the recently discovered subset of cells known as extrathymic Aire-expressing cells in the immune system may prevent the mother's immune system from attacking the placenta and foetus.

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UK to launch studies to find long COVID causes, treatments

The funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) will help researchers launch 15 new studies of the condition that will investigate everything from brain fog to ongoing breathlessness, using a new technique to detect hidden lung damage, the BBC reported on Sunday.

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China's first human infection case with Monkey B Virus dies

The 53-year-old male vet, who worked for an institution researching on non-human primates, showed early-onset symptoms of nausea and vomiting, a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March.

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Brain implant turns paralysed man's thoughts into words

The technology, developed by researchers from University of California-San Francisco (UCSF), was able to decode words from brain activity at a rate of up to 18 words per minute with up to 93 percent accuracy.

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COVID-related heart inflammation in kids may resolve rapidly

MIS-C is a rare condition that causes widespread inflammation throughout the body. Many children with MIS-C were asymptomatic or had mild COVID symptoms at first but weeks later developed a variety of nonrespiratory symptoms including abdominal pain, skin rashes, heart abnormalities, and, in some cases, extremely low blood pressure.

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Get over social anxiety in 5 steps

Social anxiety is a serious mental health condition, where everyday social interactions cause anxiety, fear, or embarrassment.

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Treatment with blood thinners may reduce death in COVID patients

COVID-19 is marked by heightened inflammation and abnormal clotting in the blood vessels, particularly in the lungs, and is believed to contribute to progression to severe disease and death.

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Hi-tech toilets can turn antibiotic-resistant superbug spreaders

Pseudomonas aeruginosa or P aeruginosa naturally occurs in soil and freshwater, but it can also thrive on moist surfaces, leading to opportunistic infections in weakened and ill patients that could develop into life-threatening conditions like pneumonia or sepsis.

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Flu jab protects against COVID-related blood clot, strokes: Study

Researchers from the University of Miami in Florida, US, found that patients with COVID-19 who had been vaccinated against flu were also less likely to visit the emergency department and be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

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Israel rolls out Pfizer's COVID booster shots to at-risk adults

The decision for the third jab comes as Israel is witnessing an outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant, after being one of the first to fully inoculate more than 60 percent of adults in the country.

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Knee replacement surgery recovery- What to expect?

It is normal to have some swelling or discomfort after the surgery, which will be managed by medications prescribed by the surgeon. As long as you take your medications on time, follow the recovery tips, take necessary precautions and follow your physiotherapy plan, no complications should arise. 

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Inhaled COVID vaccine shows promise against disease in animals

The study, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that the vaccine produced a localised immune response, involving antibodies and cellular immunity, that completely protected mice from fatal doses of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

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Nonagenarian woman infected with both Alpha, Beta COVID variants dies

Initially, there were no signs of respiratory distress and the patient had good oxygen saturation. However, she developed rapidly worsening respiratory symptoms and died five days later.

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Post COVID hair and skin troubles: All your questions answered

When a person's body is under emotional or physical stress, it goes into survival mode. The body only focuses on the essential parts needed for survival. Hair, being a non-essential part of the body, doesn't get as much nutrition, and this leads to hair loss. 

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Exclusive: Know ABC of arthritis and when to undergo knee-replacement surgery

Arthritis majorly affects the aging population as the knees get worn out due to the continuous movement of the bones. A person with the average stride living until 80 years will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles, which is the equivalent of walking about 5 times around the Earth, right on the equator, so over a period of time developing knee ailments is not uncommon.

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COVID-19 Lambda variant: Symptoms, origin, nomenclature of the ‘highly transmissible’ virus

The newly found Lambda variant in South America has been designated as the 'variant of interest' by the World Health Organisation.

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50 percent NextGen Indians shy away from talking sex in relationship: Survey

59 percent of the otherwise progressive Gen Z -- aged between 18 and 24 years -- feel shy initiating conversations around sex in a serious relationship.

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Aspirin can cut risk of death in cancer patients by 20 percent: Study

Academics at Cardiff University carried out a systematic review of 118 published observational studies in patients with 18 different cancers. They pooled the results and found that in a total of nearly 2,50,000 patients with cancer, who reported taking aspirin, this was associated with a reduction of nearly 20 percent in cancer deaths.

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Exclusive: ‘There is a drop in regular vaccine coverage due to COVID-19,’ says Deepak Kapur

While we are trying to speed up the process of vaccinating our massive population against COVID-19, there has been a drop in regular vaccine coverage of the population due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Yoga for pregnant women

Yoga offers holistic benefits to expecting women helping them to keep the body healthy and mind, calm and relaxed. Yoga prepares women for labour and delivery as well as assists them in recovering better post-delivery.

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How to avoid Vitamin D deficiency while at home

Forced to stay indoors, people have become lethargic, put on weight, and developed various Vitamin deficiencies. With bare minimum exposure to sunlight, the main source of Vitamin D, we are risking our bone health and immune system.

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EsselWorld, Water Kingdom & EsselWorld Bird Park celebrate National Doctor’s Day!

The campaign reaches out to all the doctors and health professionals via social media which not only thanks them but also bring a smile to their faces during these tough times.

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National Doctor’s Day 2021: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of doctors

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit us last year, the vital role of doctors and medical practitioners in our society has once again been reiterated.

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How COVID variants turns more infectious, antibody resistant

The team developed structural models to identify changes in the virus's spike protein. Cryo-electron microscopy allowed atomic level visualisation, while binding assays enabled the team to create mimics of the live virus that directly correlated with its function in host cells. From there, the team used computational analysis to build models that showed the structural mechanisms at work.

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