Lifestyle

Researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK analyzed data from 190,000 participants, categorizing them into groups: those hospitalized with Covid, those with other lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), and a reference group with no LRTI hospitalizations.

Condition refers to set of lingering symptoms affecting varied body parts and persisting well beyond acute Covid infection period, including cough, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, difficulty in focusing

The Doctors Against Addiction (DAAD) survey, conducted in partnership with Saizen Global Insights and Consulting, revealed a significant shift in healthcare professionals' views, with 65% of doctors advocating for the inclusion of safer cessation alternatives—like nicotine replacement therapies and heat-not-burn products—in smoking cessation efforts.

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 0.5–1% of breast cancer cases occur in men. Though the percentage is small, it represents thousands of men worldwide diagnosed with the disease annually.

State accounts for highest percentage in south India

The dramatic decline of fertility rates in the State is a clear indication of the challenges, including dwindling young workforce and the economic burden due to healthcare costs and other social security systems due to an aging population, which the state has to focus proactively.

A new study published on Thursday by Melbourne's Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and RMIT University offers the first in-depth analysis of how messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream, according to Xinhua news agency.

In a study published Thursday, University of Sydney researchers analyzed data from wrist devices worn by 83,013 adults in Britain and found no health benefits from standing more compared to sitting.

PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because once they accumulate in the environment or the human body, they take a very long time to break down.

The ICMR has formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Zydus for a Phase IIa double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of the oral tablet Desidustat for treating sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder marked by abnormal hemoglobin (Hb).

Chinese researchers have demonstrated that chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota, accelerating the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). By removing certain gut bacteria and inducing stress, they identified a specific bacterial species that could serve as a potential therapeutic target.

India is home to a staggering 101 million individuals afflicted by diabetes. The recent ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians reveals that more than 10 per cent of 5-19- year-olds are pre-diabetic.

Researchers from Belgium and Germany conducted the study after discovering that many responses from the AI chatbot were incorrect or potentially harmful. In their paper published in the journal BMJ Quality and Safety, they noted that the complexity of the chatbot's answers could be challenging to comprehend and may necessitate a degree-level education to fully understand.

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, aims to raise awareness and combat stigma. Behavioral issues such as aggression, anger, along with depression and anxiety disorders, have seen a significant rise in recent years.

A study conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and published in The Lancet Oncology journal revealed that India reported 83,400 out of the 120,200 global oral cancer cases linked to smokeless tobacco (chewed, sucked, inhaled, applied locally, or ingested) and areca nut (the seed of the areca palm) in 2022.

Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. This is due to both the disease itself and certain treatments, especially cortisone derivatives.

India is the fourth country in Southeast Asia, after Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan to achieve the feat, the WHO said. Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease that is caused by infection by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium

Previous studies have indicated that "forever chemicals" have contaminated water, food, and individuals through various products, including Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging. Additionally, research has highlighted their association with cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus in women, among other health issues.

The findings aim to protect future generations from the dangers of smoking, the primary risk factor for lung cancer. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally, accounting for over two-thirds of the 1.8 million fatalities each year.

About 35.5 percent of cancers among women in Telangana State will be breast cancers closely followed by 8.7 percent of cervical cancers even in year 2037, research papers have indicated.

September is recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting men globally. While prostate cancer typically develops in older men, experts have noted a rising incidence among younger men in India, particularly with more aggressive forms of the disease. The incidence of prostate cancer in men under 50 has significantly increased, according to their observations.

World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, aims to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in India. This year's theme, "Use Heart for Action," highlights the need for proactive measures. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, heart disease is a leading cause of death among Indian women, responsible for over 17% of fatalities.

Through organ donations, we undertook two cadaver liver transplants, four cadaver kidney transplants, four cornea donations and skin donations for burns patients,” OGH authorities said

Urologists from across the country attend national-level training and scientific update programme titled ‘LAP-URO'24’ organised by Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City