Metascience can transform Indian research
Drawing on a study of priorities in health research, Moumita Koley, Ismael Rafols and Alfredo Yegros argue a metascience approach can refocus Indian research towards areas that are most needed by Indian society and that are understudied globally. India recently…
GP says patients ‘influenced by social media’ are wasting appointments
A GP has claimed patients are wasting doctors appointments with ridiculous ailments after being influenced by people on social media. Dr Alka Patel, who has over 20 years’ experience as a General Practitioner, believes doctors are being bombarded with appointments from ‘time-wasting’ patients…
Top Foods for Mental Health and Cognitive Function
Nutrition and Mental Health: Foods that Support a Healthy Mind Brooke Lark Nutrition and Mental Health: Foods that Support a Healthy Mind In recent years, scientists and health experts have discovered the profound connection between nutrition and mental health. What…
People who snore twice as likely to get painful Victorian disease
Four types of food can help reduce the risk of developing the misunderstood condition Research found people of normal weight were twice as prone Snoring can double the risk of developing agonising gout, according to research. The particularly painful form…
5 simple lifestyle changes to improve men’s longevity
These simple lifestyle changes can help men live longer, healthier lives. Simple lifestyle changes to improve men’s longevity [BrownUniversity] Everyone wants to live a longer, healthier life, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there. For…
AIG hospitals opens centre to tackle high H. Pylori infection rates in India
The bacterial infection, which often begins in childhood, is almost 10 times more prevalent than diabetes in the country and is a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer, according to doctors A slide displaying the…
The correct posture to prevent injury when lifting weights, according to physiotherapists
It is essential to have the right posture to avoid injury Weight training is an excellent way to strengthen muscles and improve fitness. However, lifting weights with improper technique can place excessive strain on muscles, joints and ligaments, increasing the…
UK cases of deadly new mpox variant rise to 4
The new infection was detected among the household contacts of the first reported U.K. case. The new infection was among the household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case detected in London on Oct. 30. | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The United…
Care Access to Offer No-Cost Heart & Kidney Health Screenings in Chicago, Including Testing for Dangerous Cholesterol Type Lp(a)
No-Cost Health Screening Event in Chicago Targets Kidney Disease, Diabetes, and Often Unknown Heart Risk That Runs in Families Care Access, a global clinical research company helping to accelerate the future of medicine, is bringing its Heart & Kidney Health…
FG announces free caesarean sections for women
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced on Thursday that free caesarean sections would be provided to Nigerian women in need. Pate made this announcement at the ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review…