A coalition of institutions from dengue-endemic countries aims to deliver a new treatment for dengue from repurposed drugs and combinations within 5 years, according to a comment published in The Lancet Global Health journal. The mission of the alliance, The Dengue Alliance, is to accelerate research and development and deliver dengue therapeutics through an inclusive…
Air pollution remains the world’s greatest external risk to human health, but most of its impact on global life expectancy is concentrated in just six countries, including India, a study has found. The University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) in its annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report noted that as global pollution edged…
Men frequently disregard their health and dismiss warning indications that should not be ignored due to the pressures of daily life. The Senior Director of Medical Oncology and Hemato-Oncology at Fortis Hospitals, Richmond Road, Bangalore, Dr. Niti Krishna Raizada, discusses a few symptoms and signals related to men’s health that should never be disregarded. Read…
Due to the stigma of inadequate breastfeeding, new mothers can experience postpartum depression occasionally. The reasons, symptoms, and other aspects of the connection between breastfeeding and depression are discussed by Dr. Anusha Rao, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Ankura Hospital, Pune. Did you know? Unpleasant breastfeeding experiences can lead to depression in some women. Yes, that’s…
One needs to make a thorough, long-term change in lifestyle in order to reduce weight. Although it may be alluring, rapid weight loss can have a negative impact on health. Rapid weight reduction is not a smart strategy to maintain the regimen in the long run because it can lead to dehydration and muscle mass…
The cornerstone of good health is a well-balanced diet. The vitamins, minerals, and energy needed for optimum physical & mental function are provided by consuming a range of nutrient-rich foods. In conversation with Zee News Digital, Ms Sumaiya A, Clinical Dietitian, Fortis Hospital, Kalya shares how diet and regular health checkups can help young people…
Researchers have found that the virus responsible for chikungunya fever can spread directly from cell to cell, an advance that could help in developing effective vaccines or treatments for the debilitating and increasingly common mosquito-borne disease. The findings, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, likely solve the longstanding mystery of how the virus, now emerging…
A simple saliva test could help identify the earliest warning signs of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. Scientists have identified a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. They used a simple oral rinse to see if levels of white blood…
Alaya F over the last few years has been setting the bar too high with her sartorial prowess and also with her amazing fitness expertise. The young actress loves her fitness as much as she loves fashion, they are also the two things that she excels at and how! More than often, she also takes…
As the European Union has proposed to ban the use of lead pellets in ammunition, studies have suggested that the discharge of the toxic metal into nature will have dire consequences on the environment and everything that comes into its contact. At high concentrations, lead is known to wipe out populations of microorganisms, thereby slowing…