Medically Speaking

RESEARCH SUGGESTS NEW UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS

10 Dec 2021 02:03 AM IST

Researchers at McGill University have found evidence that a wide range of early-onset psychiatric problems (from depression, anxiety and addictions to dyslexia, bulimia, and ADHD) may be largely due to the combination of just three factors. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Neuropsychopharmacology’. The first is

Study finds cataract surgery associated with lower dementia risk

10 Dec 2021 02:02 AM IST

According to a recent study, there is strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. The research has been published in the ‘JAMA Internal Medicine Journal’. The Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study is a long-standing, Seattle-based observational study at Kaiser Permanente Washington of

SUNSHINE MAY PROTECT CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS FROM MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

10 Dec 2021 02:00 AM IST

A new study has found that exposure to UV rays boost vitamin D, which may protect against auto-immune disease. The findings of the study were published in the online issue of ‘Neurology’, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study follows previous work by other researchers that have

AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI: VITAL TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES

10 Dec 2021 01:58 AM IST

The air quality in several areas of the national capital is poor. As per the government agencies, an AQI between 0-50 can be categorised as good, 51-100 is known to be satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is severe/hazardous. Thus, this poor air quality will

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

09 Dec 2021 08:36 AM IST

Poor sleep induces excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headache, dry mouth, inattentiveness & irritability are the common presenting symptoms. OSA has a great impact on quality of life at school, working place & at home.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORK FROM HOME AND SPINE ISSUES

09 Dec 2021 03:03 AM IST

While working from home has many personal and professional benefits, but have you ever thought that it is actually making you susceptible to spine related issues due to your poor posture during work. Since most of us are working long hours in this new set up, the uncomfortable chair and

Youth with ASD should be screened for cholesterol levels

09 Dec 2021 03:00 AM IST

According to the physicians at Kennedy Krieger Institute, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be screened for abnormally high or low cholesterol levels at least once during their childhood. The recommendation resulted from a recent study that found reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), known as the good

Regular exercise decreases risk of pneumonia, death: Study

09 Dec 2021 02:50 AM IST

According to new research, people who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing pneumonia as well as dying from it.) The benefits of regular exercise are well-known and can reduce the risk, length or severity of infectious diseases. Previous research had suggested that regular exercise might be associated with

FEMALE HYGIENE DURING HIGH HUMIDITY

09 Dec 2021 02:48 AM IST

As we are all aware, the months of July to September is the time when humidity is at its peak causing onset of many skin problems causing great discomfort to most. In my 20 years of practice as a gynecologist, I have noticed the particular onset of rashes, itching and

UNDERSTANDING IMPACT OF SHAME ON HIV PATIENTS BETTER MAY IMPROVE HEALTHCARE: STUDY

09 Dec 2021 02:33 AM IST

A new study has found that ensuring healthcare workers better understand the psychological, social and physical impacts of shame on HIV patients could lead to improving their medical treatment. Doctors and nurses should be more aware of how shame related to stigma can contribute to ill health, especially in experiences

DIABETES MEDICATION THAT MAY REVOLUTIONISE HEART FAILURE TREATMENT

07 Dec 2021 05:09 AM IST

A study conducted by the University of East Anglia has found a diabetes medication that is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionize its treatment. The research has been published in the ‘European Journal of Preventive Cardiology’. Early research had shown that Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors

Study finds de-cluttering might not help dementia patients

07 Dec 2021 05:07 AM IST

According to a study conducted by the University of East Anglia, a clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia in carrying out daily tasks. The research has been published in the ‘Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders Journal’. Researchers studied whether people with dementia were better able to carry out