London | A middle-aged man in the UK has become the first in the world to have a 3D-printed eye fitted as part of a trial, media reports said. Doctors at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London fitted the first ever 3D-printed eye on Steve Verze, 40, the Daily Mail reported. Verze from Hackney in London lost […]
Category: Health
Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications
New Delhi | In recent decades, type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has emerged as one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses, disability, and death. Although the harmful effects of T2DM are known to many, it is still seen as merely a disease of high blood glucose which can be managed by medications alone. What is […]
‘Covaxin offered only 50% protection against Covid during 2nd wave in India’
3 min read New Delhi | Two-dose of Covaxin, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, provided only 50 per cent protection against the Covid-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic in India, according to the first […]
Add a pinch of Turmeric to your Winter Diet!
New Delhi | Winters are one of the most splendid times of the year. Delicious baked goods, coupled with a cup of hot chocolate, are an absolute treat. The winter season brings us closer to family and friends over festive celebrations. Nevertheless, winters are harsh and can take a toll on one’s health. While being […]
1 in 12 Indians is diabetic, second highest in world: Report
Bengaluru | One in 12 adults or more than 74 million people living in India are diabetes patients, according to a new report from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), ahead of the World Diabetes Day on Saturday. The figure is the second highest in the world after China, which has 141 million people living with diabetes. […]
222 fibroids weighing 2.25Kg cleared from uterus of 34-year-old woman
Bengaluru | A 34-year-old woman has been given a new lease of life after doctors at a private hospital here removed 222 fibroids from her uterus. Doctors at the Sakra World Hospital removed 222 fibroids — including a large cauliflower shaped fibroid measuring up to 20x20x10 cm and many others fibroids of different sizes, weighing 2,250 […]
50% rise in breast cancer among middle-aged women in India: Report
New Delhi | Since the last three years, there has been a 50 per cent rise in middle-aged women (aged 35-50 years) reporting cases of breast cancer in India, said doctors at a private hospital here on Friday. The estimates are based on OPD records by doctors, the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals said in a statement. “Based […]
For heart health, monitor these 5 symptoms
New Delhi | Our heart is the key organ in the circulatory system pumping oxygenated blood to various organs. People mostly ignore or are not aware of the symptoms of an approaching heart attack or cardiac ailment. With an increasing prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, monitoring heart health becomes even more essential. Hence, one should […]
Work pressure raising heart attack, stroke risk in women than men
London | Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue, regarded as non-traditional risk factors for heart attack and stroke, are rising more steeply amongst women than men, according to a new study presented on Wednesday at the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) Conference. While diabetes, arterial hypertension, raised cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity are recognised modifiable risk […]
Hair loss is new post Covid complication: Doctors
New Delhi | There has been a massive influx of patients with hair loss post Covid, said doctors here on Thursday. The sudden onset of hair loss — Telogen effluvium — is caused majorly due to stress, nutritional deficiency and inflammatory reactions caused by the infectious disease, the health experts explained. Normally a person can lose […]