Medically Speaking

The guide to a COVID-19 free life: Dr. Shuchin Bajaj

27 Aug 2021 19:58 PM IST

According to the World Health Organisation, the coronavirus pandemic is the “defining global health crisis of our time”, capable of revealing the best and worst in humanity. Coronaviruses are actually a big family of viruses, named for the crown-like effect created by spikes on their surface — these are actually proteins that

A NUTRITION GUIDE TO MANAGE OBESITY AND FERTILITY

27 Aug 2021 08:19 AM IST

Obesity is a common metabolic disturbance and defined as excessive accumulation of body fat. According to Asian classification, a body mass Index (BMI) for normal person should be between 18.5 kg/m2 – 22.9 kg/m2 , a BMI of ≥ 23.0 kg/m2 is classified as overweight and a BMI of ≥

ALCOHOL USE IS LINKED WITH EARLY AGING OF BLOOD VESSELS

27 Aug 2021 08:15 AM IST

Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the European Society of Cardiology. “There was some evidence of a graded increase with heavier usage, meaning that the more you drink, the greater the increase

Quitting smoking can be more difficult for women than men

27 Aug 2021 08:12 AM IST

The findings of a new study done on more than 35,000 smokers found that even though women smoke fewer cigarettes than men but they are less likely to quit. The research was recently presented at ESC Congress 2021. Study author Ms. Ingrid Allagbe, a PhD student at the University of

ACCELERATED BIOLOGICAL AGEING ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO TOBACCO SMOKE IN EARLY LIFE

27 Aug 2021 08:04 AM IST

A new study has found that exposure to tobacco smoke in early life is associated with accelerated biological ageing. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Environment International’. Accelerated biological ageing is associated with exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy and early childhood, as well as with

Study finds how persistent lung disease develops long after virus has been cleared

27 Aug 2021 08:03 AM IST

A new study has found why short-lived lung infections can lead to long-lasting lung damage. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of Clinical Investigation’. The deadliest time in a viral respiratory illness sometimes is actually after the virus is cleared from the body. Destructive processes that

A NEW STUDY AIMS TO UNDERSTAND MUSCLE FATIGUE IN OLDER ADULTS

26 Aug 2021 05:54 AM IST

Older adults on a walk or hike, or just going about their daily routines, seem to experience greater fatigue than their younger counterparts. Such fatigue may ultimately affect their ability to participate in activities that are meaningful to them and help keep them healthy. A University of Massachusetts Amherst team

TRANSCRANIAL STIMULATION ENHANCES BENEFICIAL EFFECT OF AEROBICS ON GAIT IN PARKINSON’S PATIENTS

26 Aug 2021 05:53 AM IST

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the benefits of aerobic exercise and improve the gait of patients with Parkinson’s disease immediately after a session. Step time variability decreases, reaction time shortens, and executive control of gait is enhanced. These were the main findings of a randomised, double-blinded, sham-controlled crossover

Monsoon-related illnesses on rise in Kanpur

26 Aug 2021 05:50 AM IST

Respiratory virus cases have increased in the past few days on Kanpur owing to the ongoing monsoon season. Dr Vishal Kumar Gupta, Associate Professor, Medicine Department, Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, which was known as “Hallet Hospital” said the majority of patients are suffering from flu and they can continue treatment

‘RAPID RESPONSE CENTRE FOR COVID’ INAUGURATED IN DELHI’S RAJIV GANDHI HOSPITAL

26 Aug 2021 05:49 AM IST

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain inaugurated the ‘Rapid Response Centre for Covid’ at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital on Wednesday. Jain said that this facility will help in the reduction of waiting time for patients. “Today we inaugurated this facility. This will reduce the waiting time for patients. Anyone

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORNEA DONATION

26 Aug 2021 05:48 AM IST

One donor can help two persons with corneal blindness, and this way a deceased person can help people even after death.

STUDY SUGGESTS WAYS TO SUPPORT KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH DURING PANDEMIC

24 Aug 2021 05:15 AM IST

A new study has suggested several simple, practical steps that families can take — including reducing passive screen time and news consumption, having a structured daily schedule and getting enough sleep — that can promote resilience against mental health problems in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the