Health

Moderate amounts of cholesterol are essential for proper bodily functions, efficient metabolism, and cell generation. However, elevated cholesterol levels can impede blood flow, leading to chronic heart diseases. Various factors contribute to high cholesterol, including a poor diet, lack of exercise, and certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, HIV, diabetes, and lupus. Managing cholesterol levels is a continual ...

The MBBS admission test for the academic year 2023–2024, will likely to be held on February 2, 2024, at government and private medical colleges. A proposal in this regard has already been sent to the Health Ministry. The decision will be finalised at a meeting with the Health Minister next week. According to sources of Directorate General of Medical Education ...

There is often a misconception that inflammation is the root cause of several diseases; however, inflammation is what helps boost the immune system to fight further infection and defend your body. Inflammation aids the body in healing; however, if triggered inflammation does not correctly ‘turn off’, it can lead to some serious chronic diseases. Inflammation comes in two types: acute ...

One person in the UK has been confirmed to have a strain of flu similar to viruses spreading in pigs, health officials say. It’s the first time this strain has been detected in the UK and close contacts are now being traced. The A(H1N2)v case was detected after a routine test at a GP surgery was analysed in a lab. ...

Your immune system and overall well-being depend greatly on your gut health. Consequently, poor gut health inevitably increases the chances of diseases. However, determining whether it is in good shape can be tricky. Below, we highlight some signs indicating that your gut is unhappy. 1. You Feel Cranky and Gloomy Bouts of sadness or moodiness have a direct relationship with ...

An artificial intelligence (AI) based approach demonstrated diagnostic performance comparable to experienced radiologists in detecting gallbladder cancer at a hospital in Chandigarh, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia journal. Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor detection and a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis is challenging because benign gallbladder ...

The World Health Organization has asked China for more data on a respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging China to take steps to reduce the risk of infection. Northern China has reported an increase in “influenza-like illness” since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three years, according to the WHO. “WHO has ...

You do not have to be a gym enthusiast to have a workout routine. We understand that a lot of us have the intention to work out but may not be able to squeeze in the time we would want to dedicate to our regime due to our daily routines. Hence, we will be suggesting exercises that will not take ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Beijing for more information on an outbreak of mysterious pneumonia in northern China that appears mostly to be affecting children. The WHO made “an official request for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children,” the United Nations health agency said in a statement on Wednesday, ...

Antibiotics revolutionised the field of medicine, saving countless lives by combating bacterial infections. However, there is one thing that has emerged as a cause of major concern. Their misuse and overuse presents a looming threat: antibiotic resistance. What is Antibiotic Resistance? Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve to withstand the effects of antibiotics, which makes these medications ineffective. This phenomenon ...