Summer heat can spell doom for diabetic patients, it not only dehydrates the body and raises blood sugar levels, but also makes exercising and staying active (which is a must for diabetes patients) v… [+2246 chars]
Key findings underscore the need for better control of glycemia, blood pressure and lipid parameters to prevent diabetes-related complications A nationwide study funded by the Indian Council of Medi… [+1483 chars]
Drinking beer and spirits is linked to elevated levels of visceral fat - the harmful type of fat that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other hea… [+3693 chars]
Since November 2021, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron has spread expeditiously all over the world and gradually superseded the previous attention-capturing the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs). The Omicro… [+2596 chars]
A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is an imaging test that detects early signs of cancer, heart disease and brain disorders. As with all doctors, Dr Wee always prepares me for the worst, said… [+628 chars]
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common condition that can arise from physical activity, stress, or certain disorders. Unfortunately, persistent hypertension can cause long-lasting cha… [+4442 chars]
Are you experiencing redness on your face? While temporary skin flushing due to anger, embarrassment or any extreme emotional state is common, facial redness could also be a sign of something far mor… [+2060 chars]
Published: 7:27pm, 22 Apr, 2022 Updated: 8:49pm, 22 Apr, 2022
New Delhi: Vaccine inequity remains an issue both within India, where less than 2 per cent of the population has received a Covid booster, and the globe with 56 countries unable to inoculate even 10 … [+7026 chars]
LONDON : Health authorities around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis - inflammation of the liver in young children. Below is a summary of what is known a… [+3618 chars]
Long-term antidepressant use did not improve physical or mental health in patients with depression according to a news study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Among people with depression, those us… [+3309 chars]
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, the researchers assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) booster… [+2293 chars]
