Medically Speaking

How to Naturally Relieve Joint Pain

01 Jun 2022 15:32 PM IST

Is joint pain in your way of enjoying life’s little moments? You are far from alone. In fact, nearly one-quarter of Americans struggle with joint pain on a daily basis. And this number continues to increase each year. So, what can we do to relieve joint pain? Is it possible

NEW STUDY CHALLENGES PREVIOUS LINK BETWEEN DIABETES, MEDICATION AND FRACTURES

31 May 2022 06:13 AM IST

Sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which reduce renal glucose reabsorption, may help control blood sugar and protect kidney health in patients with diabetic renal failure; however, several large clinical trials have linked these drugs to a higher risk of bone fracture. May fruits help control the blood sugar as well. Studies show

Nanoparticle technology outsmarts brain cancer

31 May 2022 06:11 AM IST

According to the scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, a small molecule has been identified that blocks a key pathway in brain tumors. But there was a problem: How to get the inhibitor through the bloodstream and into the brain to reach the tumor. In collaboration with

Moderate egg consumption improves the heart’s well-being

31 May 2022 06:10 AM IST

The findings of recent research suggest how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. The findings were published in the journal, ‘eLife’. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also contain a variety of essential nutrients. There is conflicting evidence as

‘E-CIGARETTES HAVE SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR LATER HEALTH CONSEQUENCES’

31 May 2022 06:07 AM IST

Nearly 2,300 adolescents and young adults became new tobacco smokers in the US throughout 2017-2019 with the total number of users under 21 years of age vaping (using e-cigarettes) rising to over 1 million by 2019, accordingly to a new published research. Of these, 56.3 percent used Juul products in

Autistic individuals likely to have chronic health conditions

30 May 2022 06:26 AM IST

New research from the University of Cambridge suggests autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions. They are also reported to have lower-quality healthcare than others. These findings, published in Molecular Autism, have important implications for the healthcare and support of autistic individuals. Many studies

INFUSIONS OF LIDOCAINE COULD HELP MIGRAINE SUFFERERS

26 May 2022 06:58 AM IST

Infusions of the local anesthetic lidocaine may provide some pain relief to persons with chronic migraine who have failed to respond to other treatments, according to a recent study. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Intravenous infusions of a local anesthetic

VIRAL INFECTION AFFECTS MATERNAL CARE BEHAVIOUR

26 May 2022 06:57 AM IST

As per new research by the Medical University of Vienna, viral infections during pregnancy affect the mother’s brain and her aftercare behavior. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Molecular Psychiatry’. There is ample data from studies in mouse models demonstrating that viral infections during pregnancy can

AN EPILEPTIC PATIENT UNDERGOES PLASMAPHERESIS

26 May 2022 06:53 AM IST

Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure designed to remove some plasma from the blood. During a plasma exchange, unhealthy plasma is swapped for healthy plasma or a plasma substitute, before the blood is returned to the body.

A RISE IN THYROID DISORDERS IN INDIA

24 May 2022 06:38 AM IST

In India, there is a significant burden of thyroid diseases. According to various researches, 42 million people have thyroid disorders consisting of the five main thyroid diseases hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goitre/iodine deficiency disorders and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Thyroid glands are responsible for making hormones that control the metabolism. Any irregularity with the

UNDERSTANDING BODY SHAMING AND WHY IT OFTEN BEGINS AT HOME

24 May 2022 06:37 AM IST

Most parents consider it normal to objectify their kids with verbal usages like mottu (fat), kaali (darker), naata (short) in their regular conversations. A child who is exposed to such humiliating remarks from his/her own family after a point tends to start believing in the statements and gradually becomes conscious

WORLD IBD DAY CELEBRATED IN PGIMER TO RAISE AWARENESS

23 May 2022 05:14 AM IST

May 19 is celebrated across the globe as World IBD day. Inflammatory Bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions of the intestine and are of two main types: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. IBD is increasing in India and this increase is largely driven by changes in the diet and