Flu season: Four types of influenza viruses in the air, how to stay safe?

Flu season: Four types of influenza viruses in the air, how to stay safe? Peak influenza circulation occurs in the North-eastern part of India during peak winter months, which also means vaccinations should ideally be held in October–November. While influenza positivity peaks in Srinagar in January–March, in New Delhi, that time is divided into two broad phases – July–September and November-February. Influenza season brings with it many flu-related ailments, especially allergies and other severe complications. Here’s how one can opt to stay safe.

Explained: Why cardiac arrest is more frequent in winters; rising BP plays a role

Explained: Why cardiac arrest is more frequent in winters; rising BP plays a role Maintaining an ideal blood pressure is the best news for your heart. And it should have nothing to do with the temperatures outside, but health experts have warned that rising BP during winters can be the primary driver for heart attacks being common and also much more fatal. Why is that the case, and can we prevent our BP from suddenly spiking? Read on…

Cancer vaccine by Russia: Claims to have developed mRNA jab, to be rolled out in 2025

Cancer vaccine by Russia: Claims to have developed mRNA jab, to be rolled out in 2025 In what could be the invention of the century, Russia claims to have developed an indigenous vaccine to treat cancers. The mRNA jab could be rolled out as soon as next year and will be distributed for free, news agencies from Moscow have been quoted as saying. Is cancer preventable with a vaccine, we seek answers…

Chemotherapy or transplant? What works best for liver cancer patients

Chemotherapy or transplant? What works best for liver cancer patients Patients with advanced disease and poor organ function are classified as BCLC D patients. Unfortunately giving systemic therapy in any form causes more harm to the patients because of side effects. They should be considered for palliative care which aims at reducing the symptoms due to the disease burden.