Endometriosis is a condition marked by the presence of tissue resembling endometrial (uterine lining) outside the uterus. Endometriosis Awareness Month is held each year in March to raise awareness of the ailment, which the World Health Organization estimates affects 190 million women worldwide. It is a chronic condition that causes excruciating, life-altering agony during periods, […]
In a groundbreaking study, researchers discover new schizophrenia risk genes
The results, according to researchers, deepen our understanding of brain disorders and may suggest new therapy targets. In a large-scale new study, two recently identified genes have been related to schizophrenia. Additionally, one previously identified gene connected to schizophrenia risk has also been linked to autism. Notably, this is the first study that is aware […]
The world’s first Indian-made surgical robot is launched in South Asia
A distinguished cardiologist named Dr. Sudhir Prem Srivastava first recognised the need for an Indian-made surgical robot that may open the door to a more promising future in healthcare back in 2011. Robotic surgery is now available and cheap for the people of India thanks to Dr. Sudhir P. Srivastava, who has ushered in a […]
A study claims that cutting calories is more beneficial for weight loss than intermittent fasting
A 15-month medication trial involving over 2,000 patients revealed average weight loss of 15 kg. According to recent studies, the frequency and size of meals are better indicators of weight gain or loss than the time between meals. The study’s results were published in the open-access, peer-reviewed Journal of the American Heart Association, a publication […]
Men are more susceptible to skull fractures
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine published the study. The study’s by the Schmidt Faculty of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University revealed that when comparing geriatric males and females, males had a much higher incidence of skull fracture attributable to head trauma, which was largely caused by falls. This result was unexpected, considering prior studies […]
IIT Bombay alumni create a smartphone-based health diagnostic kit giving results in 30 seconds
NeoDocs, a firm started by three IIT Bombay graduates named Anurag Meena, Nikunj Malpani, and Pratik Lodha, created the testing kit. Anurag Meena, Nikunj Malpani, and Pratik Lodha, three alumni of the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), have created a smartphone-based health test kit that uses a urine sample and provides results in […]
India is hit by H3N2 influenza
The H3N2 virus belongs to the influenza A virus subclass. A rapid increase in instances of influenza A subtype H3N2 across India has raised concerns. Over the previous few months, hospitals all around the country have reported thousands of cases of influenza A subtype H3N2. It can produce a cough that lasts up to three […]
What is the gut microbiome?
The gut microbiome refers to the complex community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes) that reside in the gastrointestinal tract, primarily the large intestine. These microorganisms play important roles in digestion, immune function, and many other aspects of human health. The gut microbiome is highly diverse and dynamic and can be […]
Pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries are becoming more malnourished
Women who are expecting or nursing may experience problems during pregnancy and delivery due to poor nutrition. In 12 countries heavily hit by rising food prices prompted by the US & EU sanctions connected to the Russia-Ukraine war, acute malnutrition among pregnant women and breastfeeding moms has increased by 25% over the past two years. […]
The youngest person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is 19 years old
Age is the primary risk factor for the condition, which is why this most recent example is so unique. According to a recent case report published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, a 19-year-old Chinese man who has been experiencing memory issues since he was 17 was identified as having dementia. The teenager was identified […]
