Varicose veins may raise dementia risk: Study Researchers noted that this could be due to chronic inflammation and a lack of blood circulation. Both these conditions adversely affect the brain, and earlier, it was indicated that poor vascular health can result in cognitive decline, poor memory, and neuroinflammatory responses.
First aid kit essentials: Physician lists basic tools, medicines you must stock up During these times of uncertaining, as India battles Pakistan, it is imperative to not just follow the safety protocol but also prepare for unforeseen injuries or sickness. Here’s what doctors recommend stocking up your first aid kit with.
Rising Thalassemia Cases in India Highlight the Need for Bone Marrow Donation Thalassaemia major receives therapeutic interventions that only provide relief rather than achieving a cure. The only validated treatment for thalassaemia major is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from matched sibling donors, yet this therapy remains inaccessible because of both donor shortages and expensive procedures.
Feeling fatigued all the time is NOT normal: Here’s why iron deficiency is to blame India has a high prevalence of anemia in women and children. Studies have shown that more than half of Indian women in the age group of 15-49 suffer from anemia, and that adolescent girls are the group with the highest prevalence rate-59%, pregnant women-52%, and children under five years of age-67%.
Dust and childhood asthma: Why kids are more vulnerable to pollution at construction sites Construction dust has particulate matter (PM)—tiny particles like PM₁₀ (dust visible to the naked eye) and PM₂.₅ (breathable, smaller particles). They are capable of reaching deep into the lungs, dodging the body’s defense barriers.
Do you ALWAYS feel bloated after meals? It could be because of THIS condition Bloating is also frequently associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract. IBS patients frequently complain of bloating, pain in the abdomen, and a change in bowel habits.
Recurring miscarriages and anaemia? Thalassemia screening could hold the answer Women with thalassaemia, particularly those with severe anaemia, may experience recurrent miscarriages, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), or preterm labour. In extreme cases, especially with alpha thalassemia major, the foetus may develop anaemia in the womb.
Can thalassemia be prevented? What every couple should know Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. In its severe form, beta thalassemia major, the body fails to produce enough functional beta-globin chains that are found in hemoglobin.
Patanjali claims to discover treatment for lung cancer with this new Ayurvedic medicine The latest research conducted by Patanjali scientists on rats has confirmed that the reduction in lung function caused by microplastics can be prevented to a great extent by the Ayurvedic medicine Bronchom.
Helping heatstroke patients: What to do to stay safe from the heatwave ith a well-trained and very attentive workforce, hospitals put strategic actions in place to properly manage the seasonal increase in heatstroke and dehydration patients.
