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Better mental health support needed for pregnant individuals during Covid-19

17 Sep 2021 01:27 AM IST

A team of researchers suggested that more mental health supports are needed for pregnant women after a survey found nearly three-quarters of individuals who had been pregnant during the pandemic reported moderate to high levels of distress and one in five experienced depressive symptoms. The findings appeared in the journal

STUDY REVEALS MENSTRUAL CHANGES AFTER COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAUSIBLE

17 Sep 2021 01:25 AM IST

Some women say their periods changed after getting a Covid-19 vaccination. In a new study, Dr Victoria Male, a reproductive specialist at Imperial College London, has said that a link between menstrual changes after Covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated. The findings of the study were published in

Elevated stress hormones linked to higher blood pressure risk

17 Sep 2021 01:24 AM IST

In a study that included over 400 adults with normal BP, it was detected that those who had high levels of stress hormones—their urine was more likely to develop high BP over the next six to seven years. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Hypertension’. Higher

COVID-19 ANTIBODIES PERSIST, REDUCE REINFECTION RISK FOR 6 MONTHS: STUDY

17 Sep 2021 01:22 AM IST

A new study has found that most patients with mild Covid-19 infections produce antibodies that persist and protect them from reinfection for up to six months. The findings of the Michigan Medicine study were published in the journal ‘Microbiology Spectrum’. Researchers analysed nearly 130 subjects with PCR-confirmed COVID-19 illness between

LOWER BACK PAIN: THE 10 PROMINENT CAUSES FOR IT

16 Sep 2021 01:45 AM IST

In India, 20 percent people of 16-34 age group are treated for back and neck conditions in India. The percentage of young population going for back pain treatment is the highest, whereas, 45% people neglect their pain for more than 7 weeks which results to delayed treatment. Seeing the prevalence,

The use of natural ingredients and therapies in daily needs for stable mental well-being

16 Sep 2021 01:44 AM IST

Our physical body responds to our mind’s interpretation of external sensory perceptions. Most of us feel good when we see a beautiful scene, a happy expression makes us feel relaxed, music has the ability to sooth us or excite us and even sadden us at times. Tasty food makes us

Tokyo Paralympics: Remarkable performance by Indians

16 Sep 2021 01:42 AM IST

Our life cycle is an yatra, full of challenges. Also, while attempting to face them, one learns good lessons. It is the experience that matters in the ultimate analysis. There, is, therefore, no harm in trying. Immediately after magnificent performance by Indian sportspersons at the Tokyo Main Olympics recently, the

CHALLENGES IN DEMENTIA CARE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

16 Sep 2021 01:41 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented threat especially to the elderly suffering from neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s. There is an additional burden of stigma, abuse, ageism, financial impoverishment, loneliness attached to dementia. Disruption of nonessential healthcare services like closure of daycare centre due to fear of infection affected the treatment and

71% children in sero survey show antibodies, says PGIMER Director

15 Sep 2021 06:37 AM IST

PGIMER Director Dr Jagat Ram on Monday said that according to sero survey conducted by the institute among the 2,700 children shows 71% of samples have developed antibodies. Speaking to ANI, he said, “We’re at the beginning of the 3rd wave of Covid-19 pandemic. A serosurvey conducted by PGIMER, Chandigarh

COVID VACCINATION IS OUR SHIELD, EFFORT TO EXTINGUISH THE DISEASE: V.K. PAUL

15 Sep 2021 06:36 AM IST

As India crossed the landmark of administering over 75 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses on Tuesday, Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul said that vaccine is a shield against the disease and is also the union government’s effort to contain and ultimately extinguish coronavirus. In an exclusive interview with ANI,

EYE CONDITIONS LINKED TO HEIGHTENED RISK OF DEMENTIA

15 Sep 2021 06:34 AM IST

A new research has suggested age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an increased risk of dementia. The findings of the research were published online in the ‘British Journal of Ophthalmology’. Vision impairment can be one of the first signs of dementia, and reduced stimulation of

Mother’s diabetes may lead to birth defects: Study

15 Sep 2021 06:33 AM IST

A study has found that maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Science Advances’. More than three million women of birthing age in the