Monday, March 25 2024

TB patients face challenges and stigma even post cure: Study - Hindustan Times

The Tuberculosis aftermath (TB Aftermath) study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, USA, and Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre (DPU), Pimpri in collaboration with Nationa… [+3696 chars]

Mapping the power of the brain - Deccan Herald

At a recent conference organised by the centre in Kolkata, some interesting advances in brain science were shared by Dr Joshua Gordon, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Maryland. H… [+701 chars]

WHO guidance on drug-resistant TB 'need of hour', challenging to enforce, say experts - Daily Excelsior

NEW DELHI, Mar 23:The World Health Organization has issued a new guidance for diagnosing drug-resistant tuberculosis, describing it as a “novel approach” that uses the “latest technologies”.While exp… [+4685 chars]

Health Horoscope Today March 24, 2024: You may experience eye pain - Health shots

Aries Health Horoscope Today Your health is likely to be satisfactory in the early hours of the day, although some individuals may still experience occasional minor ailments like migraines or indige… [+8197 chars]

In Santa Monica, first US patients undergo new quick-zap procedure to treat irregular heartbeat - KABC-TV

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- Atrial fibrillation is one of the fastest growing heart disorders in the U.S. Doctors can treat it successfully by burning and scarring faulty heart tissue, but cardiac… [+2311 chars]

Landmark Study Confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is 'Unambiguously Biological' - ScienceAlert

In 2016, years before long COVID was a thing, the US National Institutes of Health, the largest single public funder of medical research in the world, launched a study into a long-neglected and puzzl… [+4152 chars]

Study Links Diet, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s - Neuroscience News

Summary: A new study explores the molecular connections between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimers, supporting the notion of Alzheimer’s as “Type 3 diabetes.” This study finds that a high-fat diet suppr… [+4376 chars]

Measles outbreak Chicago: Lake County, Illinois Health Department confirms measles case related to situation in city - WLS-TV

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A measles case has been reported in Lake County, Illinois, the health department said Saturday. The Lake County Health Department said the case is related to the ongoing outbreak in… [+1084 chars]

The Role Of BCG Vaccine In Preventing TB In Children, Adolescents - Eastern Mirror

NEW DELHI The 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) vaccine continues to play a crucial role in preventing Tuberculosis (TB) in children and adolescents. Tuberculosis is one of the oldest dise… [+2119 chars]

Long Island measles case in unvaccinated child confirmed by Nassau County Department of Health - WABC-TV

NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- A confirmed case of measles on Long Island is New York State's first case outside of New York City this year. State and Nassau County health officials are invest… [+2039 chars]

5 Superfoods Which Boost Immunity And Prevent Seasonal Illnesses - WION

Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruits have high vitamin C content. vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant which stimulates the production of white blood cells, which are important for … [+23 chars]

What is norovirus? Symptoms to watch out for amid outbreak in US - Hindustan Times

With the Spring Break holiday, thousands of Americans have been travelling across the country. While vacations are necessary, they pose a risk of contracting contagious viruses. Recently, norovirus h… [+2114 chars]

UAB's Women's Heart Health Program Relaunched, Accepting Patients - India Education Diary

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for about one in every five deaths. Over 60 million women in the United States are living with heart disease, ac… [+3116 chars]

5 Nutrients That Should Be Included In Every Thyroid Patient’s Diet - WION

Selenium is important for thyroid hormone synthesis and changes the inactive thyroid hormone (T4) to its active form (T3). It is present in Brazil nuts, tuna, sunflower seeds, sardines, chicken, and … [+9 chars]

World Tuberculosis Day: Proper treatment, not fear, is what TB requires: Experts - Hindustan Times

The district has witnessed 71,657 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the last six years with 2,923 people losing their lives to the disease, as per the data provided by the district tuberculosis officer. … [+2135 chars]

Measles Cases Rise To 64 In US: Total Number Of Cases Cross 2023 Levels Reports CDC | TheHealthSite.com - TheHealthSite

Measles Cases Rise In US: Total Number Of Cases Cross 2023 Levels, Reports CDC CDC report states measles cases surpass 2023 data with 64 total cases as of Thursday. Measles is an infectious disease… [+2160 chars]

Formal musical training appears to strengthen the link between working memory and creativity - PsyPost

A study conducted on young Italians found that the connection between working memory and divergent thinking is influenced by whether an individual has undergone formal musical training. This relation… [+4175 chars]