International Men’s Day: How infertility in men can affect IVF success rate For couples pursuing IVF, the quality of the sperm affects not only fertilization but also embryo development. Providing emotional support and education on male infertility empowers couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Seizure first aid: How to help someone during an epileptic seizure Knowing seizure first aid empowers bystanders to offer safe and effective support. By staying calm, protecting the individual from harm, and avoiding unnecessary interventions, bystanders can make a meaningful difference in helping someone through a seizure.
Delhi AQI 960 today; tips for COPD patients to protect lungs in ‘hazardous’ air Delhi woke up to severe cold, haze, and ‘hazardous’ air quality on Monday. AQI in the national capital crossed the 900 mark and with this comes serious health problems for asthma, and COPD patients.
Pre-Diabetes and infertility: Why early detection is key to preserving fertility Prediabetes doesn’t only affect women. Men with pre-diabetes may also face fertility challenges. Men with a family history of diabetes, those who are overweight, or those with a sedentary lifestyle are at higher risk of developing pre-diabetes, which can affect sperm health and overall fertility.
Are genetics to blame for epilepsy? Genetics is one of the primary causes of epilepsy, alongside structural, infectious, metabolic, immunological, and unknown factors. Around 70% of epilepsy cases are thought to have a genetic origin.
Delhi AQI alert: Just 1 hour outdoors TODAY can severely damage your lungs, heart There seems to be no end to the air quality woes being currently faced by the National Capital Region. With AQI hovering over the “severe” mark of 400 (and above) for almost the entire week, health experts are beginning to feel the heat too. Clinics and OPDs are crowding up with people complaining of severe lung distress, asthma and COPD patients are getting themselves admitted to the ICU, heart patients say they can hardly breathe without assistance. If we are exposed to both PM2.5 and PM10 for any more duration, we could be in the midst of a terrible health emergency.
National Epilepsy Day: 12 million cases in India but acute shortage of trained staff According to the National Institute of Health, with a conservative estimate of 1 per cent as prevalence of epilepsy, there exist more than 12 million persons with epilepsy (PWE) in India. This is nearly one-sixth of the global burden. If such is the nature of this noncommunicable disease, why are cases still rising and most go unreported? In India, the problem is of lack of awareness and even the shortage of trained professionals. On this day, we ask, why is that the case?
Sunday POV: If de-stressing heals, why isn’t stress treated as an illness? De-stressing or decompressing is not just lifestyle talk points now. They have become serious debates for maintaining good physiological and mental well-being. Stress is a silent killer, giving us a lifetime of diseases, which if left unchecked, can quickly become life threatening. So, why should stress be kept out of the prescription?
Explained: Ayurveda has an integrative, inclusive approach toward global health Ayurveda is gaining global recognition because of the root-cause treatment and holistic healing science. Let’s know how foreign countries using this 5000-year-old traditional method for treatment.
Must do: Health screenings for women after age 50 Turning 50 brings hormonal shifts like menopause and reduced estrogen levels. Addressing these changes is vital for women’s health to ensure a better quality of life. Let’s know the essential screenings for women over 50.
