Monthly Archives: November 2023

Is your diastolic blood pressure always high? Here’s what it means; when to visit a doctor

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Nov 23, 2023 06:14 PM IST Share Via Copy Link This is what it means if your diastolic blood pressure reading is always elevated. Cardiologists list complications and ways to manage. Do you always get a high diastolic BP reading? Do not take it lightly as ignoring it could lead to […]

Cheap fungal nail infection drug found to work on crippling flesh-eating disease

A cheap and easily taken drug used to treat fungal nail infections has been found to be highly effective against a devastating flesh and bone-eating disease found across Africa, Asia and the Americas. Researchers say the breakthrough offers hope to thousands of patients who have suffered decades of neglect and can face amputations if the […]

Clemson wins Blood Bowl for 5th straight year

For the past week leading up to the Clemson-South Carolina rivalry football game, blood donation trucks have been scattered around Clemon’s and South Carolina’s campuses to see which school could collect the most donations. And after a week of “bloody” competition, the results are in. Clemson has secured the win over Carolina in the 39th […]

COVID-19 Update: India records 49 new coronavirus cases, infection tally stands at 4.50 crore

India saw a single-day rise of 49 fresh COVID-19 infections while the active cases have been recorded at 207, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country’s COVID-19 case tally stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,01,655) and the death toll at 5,33,295, the data updated at 8 am stated. Image Source: Reuters

Pycnogenol: a men’s health multitasker

23-Nov-2023 According to the World Health Organization, men face a higher risk of premature death before reaching their 70th birthday compared with women. The leading causes of mortality in men include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and respiratory illnesses (1), reports Dr Franziska Weichmann, Manager of Scientific Communications and Product Development at Horphag Research Proposed factors […]

Q&A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dear Mayo Clinic: I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’ve heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I’m a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer advice on preparing for a healthy pelvic floor after pregnancy? Answer: Pregnancy […]

China’s spike in respiratory illness prompts WHO to ask for details

The World Health Organization has asked China for details about a rise in respiratory illnesses that has been reported in northern parts of the country, particularly among children. Epidemiologists have warned that as China heads into its first winter since the lifting of zero-Covid restrictions, natural levels of immunity to respiratory viruses may be lower […]