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Scientists reveal 3 major risk factors behind dangerous liver disease affecting 1 in 5MASLD is a common liver disease caused by fat building up in the liver. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and low “good cholesterol” in...
Kissing Bug now in 32 US States: Symptoms, stages, and treatment for Chagas disease infecting 8 million people globallyA rising public health concern is sweeping the United States as the Triatomine insect, better known as the kissing bug, has now been detect...
You might be sleeping too much without realizing the problem. How many hours of sleep is healthy?While adults are often advised to sleep between seven to nine hours each night, new research suggests that seven hours may offer the most h...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: An acute menace and a silent killerFatty liver disease is a growing health crisis due to obesity and poor lifestyles. Many individuals are unaware until imaging reveals the i...
This disease might be silently killing millions quietly, says research. Are you at risk?A new international study has found that over 15 million people across the US, UK, Germany, and France are unknowingly living with metaboli...
Bengaluru: Targeting techies, hospitals double down on preventive health packagesCorporate hospitals see preventive healthcare as a new business model, offering subscription-based check-ups and insurance policies tailore...
Should you go for a medical test before buying a health insurance policy?Health insurance claims may be rejected if pre-existing conditions are not disclosed. But sometimes, even the policyholder may not be aware...
A comprehensive approach to diabetes careIndia faces a significant diabetes challenge, with high prevalence, underdiagnosis, and poor control contributing to early complications an...
Heartbeat unplugged: Addressing the silent epidemic of cardiovascular diseases through an Indian perspectivePrevention is key, and it's essential to address risk factors before symptoms develop when it comes to cardiovascular diseases, which is wh...
From high blood pressure to poor heart health, the dangers of not getting ample sleepLack of sleep may even create memory problems and in later age, dementia.
Odisha declares Hepatitis B and C as notifiable diseasesThe state government of Odisha in India declared Hepatitis B and C as notifiable diseases due to their emergence as major health problems. ...
Eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and no exercising may stress your heartThere is an urgent need to educate people about heart failure and its management.
Simple laboratory tests are playing an important role in risk stratification of Covid-19Patients with severe Covid-19, are prone to a cytokine storm, that can be fatal. A cytokine storm in an uncontrollable secretion of pro-inf...
Seven things your breath is trying to tell youAlmost all bad breath odours are caused by anaerobic bacteria living in the back of the tongue, throat and tonsils.
Liver cirrhosis more common than thought: StudyCirrhosis of the liver is more common than previously thought, affecting more than 633,000 adults yearly in the US, according to a new stud...
Startups delivering sterling and innovative healthcare productsStartups and small companies, backed by an upcoming research ecosystem, are delivering some sterling innovations. Most of their devices are...
- Why is nimesulide still prescribed to kids?
Banned across world for side-effects, drug is being used in India to bring down fever in children.