Menopause
This fact sheet explains when and how menopause occurs, changes that are associated with menopause, related public health challenges and WHO's response.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause
Omicron BF.7 in India; experts advice extreme caution as there is a possibility of a fresh wave in Diwali
With Diwali just around the corner, experts fear that the new covid variant might just trigger a new wave of the deadly infection, even as the first case of BF.7 has been reported in Gujarat.
https://www.timesnownews.com/health/omicron-bf-7-in-india-experts-advice-extreme-caution-as-there-is-a-possibility-of-a-fresh-wave-in-diwali-article-94928569
Henrietta Lacks’ family appointed World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassadors for Cervical Cancer Elimination
WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today appointed the Lacks family as WHO Goodwill Ambassadors for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The appointment recognizes their efforts to champion cervical cancer prevention and to preserve the memory of Henrietta Lacks, who died from cervical can..
https://www.who.int/news/item/16-10-2022-henrietta-lacks--family-appointed-world-health-organization-goodwill-ambassadors-for-cervical-cancer-elimination
Cureus | Assessment of Additional Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Awareness Among Adult Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study Fro..
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in people with type 2 diabetes. The assessment of additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease among diabetes patients and comparing current practices with the best practices can improve patient care. The aim of this study ..
https://www.cureus.com/articles/113600-assessment-of-additional-risk-factors-for-cardiovascular-disease-and-awareness-among-adult-patients-with-diabetes-mellitus-a-cross-sectional-study-from-northern-sri-lanka
Harnessing technology to fight against diabetic retinopathy
The world is facing a silent epidemic of diabetes that claims around 42 lakh lives around the world every year. Globally, around 53 crore adults are living with this disease and facing the risks of...
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/harnessing-technology-to-fight-against-diabetic-retinopathy/
Migraine and Chronic Migraine: Poor awareness leads to increase in burden of disease
Despite being highly prevalent, migraine is more than just a headache, it is a chronic neurological condition that is characterised by at least five unilateral headaches every month
https://www.firstpost.com/health/migraine-and-chronic-migraine-poor-awareness-leads-to-increase-in-burden-of-disease-11448971.html
Tips For Choosing The Right Dental Insurance Plan – Forbes Advisor
Dental insurance plans offer varying coverage depending on the specific plan. We look at ways to find the right dental insurance.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/how-to-get-dental-insurance/
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add These Nutrients To Your Diet To Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis: In this article, we discuss different nutrients that benefit the health of people with RA. We also list foods that can provide you with these nutrients.
https://doctor.ndtv.com/bones-joints/rheumatoid-arthritis-add-these-nutrients-to-your-diet-to-reduce-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms-3400148
A Conversation on Immunity | Technology Networks
Dr. Jenna Macciochi is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sussex, where her research centers on understanding the role that nutrition and lifestyle play in human immunity. <i>Technology Networks</i> sat down with Dr. Macciochi to ask: how can we really stay well? What has immu..
https://www.technologynetworks.com/immunology/articles/a-conversation-on-immunity-365815
Dengue cases in Bengal shot up by 20,000 in a month | Business Insider India
The hospitals across West Bengal, both public and private, are overflowing with dengue patients. According to an official in the state health department, 800-900
https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/dengue-cases-in-bengal-shot-up-by-20000-in-a-month/articleshow/94741179.cms
Covid News LIVE Updates: 137 new Covid cases, one more death in Delhi - The Economic Times
Covid News LIVE: Delhi on Saturday recorded one more Covid-related fatality and 137 new cases with a positivity rate of 1.73 per cent, according to data issued by the city health department here. With these fresh cases, Delhi's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 20,04,041 while the death toll has risen t..
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/daily-news-and-latest-updates-live-08-october-2022/liveblog/94715071.cms
Covid-19 update: India's active cases decline to 32,282 | Mint
India recorded 2,529 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,04,463, while the active cases dipped to 32,282.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid19-update-india-s-active-cases-decline-to-32282-11665017961712.html
Mental health benefits of replacing social media with exercise
Replacing 30 minutes of social media use with physical activity can enhance emotional well-being and reduce stress, researchers say. The benefits of exercise lingered as much as six months after the end of the study.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/swapping-30-minutes-of-social-media-use-per-day-with-exercise-benefits-mental-health
Study examines the link between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease
In one of the first studies to examine the relationship between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease in the Middle East, researchers found a higher intake of refined grain was associated with an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease in an Iranian popula..
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221003/Study-examines-the-link-between-different-types-of-grain-intake-and-premature-coronary-artery-disease.aspx
India Probes 4 Cough Syrups After WHO Alert On 66 Child Deaths In Gambia
The government has started an investigation into four cough syrups allegedly manufactured by a Haryana-based pharmaceutical firm after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/centre-probes-4-cough-syrups-after-who-alert-on-66-child-deaths-in-gambia-3406598#News_Trending
