Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-general, has warned about the effects of long covid. He said the condition is “devastating” the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of people, and wreaking havoc on health systems and economies,...
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27th Jan 2023 | Updated at 02:00am 27th Jan 2023
Mental health in the South Asian community during the cost-of-living crisis: An introspection
- 24 Jan 2023
On 23rd January, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £150 million funding boost up to April 2025 to the mental health services as a part of the NHS’s Long Term Plan commitment to boost mental health spending by £2.3 billion a year. Sunak...
First wave Covid-19 patients more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression
- 14 Dec 2022
More than 3,000 UK individuals, representing a cross-section of the general public, were polled by the researchers, who were led by Professor Daryl O’Connor and Dr. Sarah Wilding of the School of Psychology at the University of Leeds.
Scientists reveal a simple memory and logic test could be used to spot dementia nearly a decade before visible symptoms pop up. Dr. Timothy Rittman, of the University of Cambridge, who oversaw the study, believes the findings could be used to...
With Diwali fast approaching and Christmas just around the corner, many people are looking forward to celebrating with loved ones, exchanging thoughtful...
Several people struggle in their relationship with fitness. Breaking one’s habit and starting an exercise regimen is the most important part.
- 12 Oct 2022
A mother’s consumption of ultra-processed foods has been associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity in her children, according to research. The findings of the study were published in The BMJ.
The NHS is reportedly set to offer a soup and shakes diet that can reverse type 2 diabetes. The diet, which cuts calorie intake to only 850 a day, could lead to 500 patients beating the condition per week. The aim is to begin prescribing it...
A healthy diet is one of the prerequisites for a healthy heart. Poor food choices can have an adverse effect on the heart, putting you at risk of several health concerns such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, hypertension, etc. A health...
Menstrual clots are a common occurrence for women. Most suffer blood clots during their periods, and it is not known as a cause for alarm. When a woman is menstruating, the uterus releases gel-like lumps of coagulated blood, blood, and tissue....
- 28 Sep 2022
A new study has found that only 48 per cent of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition that’s affected by hypertension regularly check their blood pressure at home or other places. Meanwhile, around...
A new research has studied the impact of passive screen use on the cognitive development of a young child, and the results revealed that screen exposure, whether from a TV or a mobile device, might be beneficial depending on the context in which...
