Busier social life may indicate Alzheimer`s disease risk: Study

Busier social life may indicate Alzheimer`s disease risk: Study

While social isolation has long been known a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study showed that being more sociable can be an early sign of the neurodegenerative disease. The study examined the social habits and genetic data of...
Drinking 1-2 cups of black coffee daily may reduce risk of death by 14 pc: Study

Drinking 1-2 cups of black coffee daily may reduce risk of death by 14 pc: Study

Drinking a cup or two of black coffee daily could lower risk of death by 14 per cent, but adding milk or sugar could diminish the benefits, according to a new study. The same link was not observed for coffee...
Some easy tips to dodge infections

Some easy tips to dodge infections

As the monsoon clouds embrace Hyderabad, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching summer, they also usher in a season demanding extra health vigilance. The beautiful downpours can, unfortunately, be breeding grounds for various infections. But fear not, Hyderabadis. With a...
International Yoga Day 2025: Check date, significance, and other details

International Yoga Day 2025: Check date, significance, and other details

International Yoga Day, also called International Day of Yoga or World Yoga Day, is an annual global observance centred on raising awareness about the benefits of yoga for holistic health and well-being. The day not only encourages people to realise...
Docs save life of 78-yr-old with heart disease, and other inspiring miracles

Docs save life of 78-yr-old with heart disease, and other inspiring miracles

The last few weeks have been quite disturbing for people as they witness tragic events around the country. It may be worse for those looking forward to some news that gives hope during this time.  While one is about a...
As monsoon season begins, doctors highlight why leptospirosis can be harmful

As monsoon season begins, doctors highlight why leptospirosis can be harmful

With the arrival of the monsoon season comes a respite from heat, but not without an increased risk of some infections. While a surge in vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya is common during this time of the year,...
Night shifts may put women at greater risk of asthma: Study

Night shifts may put women at greater risk of asthma: Study

Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people.  However, the study, published in ERJ Open Research, found...
Study shows alcohol-linked liver deaths rising in women, young adults

Study shows alcohol-linked liver deaths rising in women, young adults

Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.  Researchers from the Universities Havard, Stanford, and Southern California (USC) attributed the rise to higher drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as to...
Rising trend of women committing murders: Health experts blame coping skills

Rising trend of women committing murders: Health experts blame coping skills

Increasing emotional dysfunctions and poor coping skills may be behind the rising trend in cases of women committing or fostering the murder of their husbands, said mental health experts.  There is a rise in cases of intimate partner violence, especially...
Father’s Day: Strategies for mental peace when you can`t "fix" the relationship

Father’s Day: Strategies for mental peace when you can`t "fix" the relationship

For many, Father`s Day isn`t a celebration, but a stark reminder of unresolved pain. Not all challenging father-child relationships can be repaired or forgiven. However, practical mental health strategies for individuals seeking peace when reconciliation isn`t possible or desirable can...
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