New York : Elderly men and women who suffer from urinary incontinence may face complications as well as reduced sexual drive, researchers say. Urinary incontinence (UI), also known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, in the elderly and may have a large impact on quality of […]
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Heart transplant gives new lease of life to 56-year-old
New Delhi : Quick response from a team of doctors here helped a 56-year-old patient get a new lease of life as the doctors carried out a heart transplant within three hours of harvesting from a donor in Jaipur. “The patient is recovering well after the successful transplant,” said Dr Ajay Kaul, Chairman and Head […]
‘Sanitary pads need to be made biodegradable’ (Health Feature)
New Delhi : Periods: The word is no longer taboo. Both women and men, in recent times, have spoken out about menstrual health and there has been quite a lot of awareness over it through films and other medium. Unfortunately, there is not as much awareness about the ‘long lasting’, ‘stain free’, ‘soft’ sanitary pads […]
Slow walking speed in elderly may signal dementia risk
London : Older adults with slower walking speeds seem to have a greater risk of dementia than those with faster walking speeds, researchers have found. The findings, led by Ruth A. Hackett, from the University College London, showed that people who experienced a faster decline in walking speed over a two-year period were also at […]
Obesity, mother of diabetes and BP, not a disease in India
New Delhi : The government and insurers have well laid out support system to treat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure, joint replacement and kidney failures but there is no cognisance of mother of all these diseases — obesity. “Today obesity is not identified as a disease in India. Bariatric surgery is considered as […]
Skin care tips for pregnant women during summer
New Delhi : Pregnancy is one of the most significant moments in a woman’s life hence it is essential to treat the mother in you with the same care and love. Incorporating the right products in your skin care regimen is essential to avoid summer skin problems like prickly heat, heat rashes, stretched skin, and […]
Knee pain can trigger depression in elderly
Tokyo : Knee pain in the elderly, which can damage the quality of life, can make them prone to depression, researchers say. Osteoarthritis occurs when a joint becomes inflamed, usually because the protective cartilage and other tissues that cushion joints like the knee become damaged and worn over time. Knee pain from osteoarthritis can make […]
Majority still associates mental illness with disorders: Report
New Delhi : Mental illness is still considered a severe disorder like schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by a majority of people, indicates a report on Public Perception Towards Mental Health in India. The report, by The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF), was launched here on Friday by its founder and actess Deepika Padukone. The […]
How a missed call is saving lives of TB patients in India
New Delhi : In a world flooded with technological advancements, can a missed call save lives? This is happening as part of a project developed by software giant Microsoft in India. The project, named “99DOTS” and which began in 2013, helps patients with Tuberculosis in India get medication adherence and monitoring via missed calls and […]
One-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
London : While early detection is the key for successful breast cancer treatment, one in three women in rural India had not even heard of the deadly disease, finds a research led by a doctoral student of Indian-origin. Breast cancer is the most common of the types of cancer occurring in India, followed by lung […]