Ghaziabad: In a shocking incident, Ghaziabad Police have arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of raping a 32-year-old doctor, who runs a clinic in a colony in Teela More police station. The accused has been identified as Mintoo alias Sunil (42) who allegedly sexually, financially exploited the doctor and made false promises of marriage to her. […]
A recent study explored a potential connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) in women. The findings published in the Sleep and Breathing Journal underline the importance of understanding the interplay between sleep disorders and urological conditions. This study investigated the frequency of BPS/IC in women diagnosed with OSA when […]
According to a study conducted by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, consuming even small quantities of liquorice can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Those who react most strongly also display indications of cardiac strain. The study was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Liquorice is produced from the root of plants […]
USA: The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) have released consensus recommendations on the role of imaging for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. GI bleeding is the most common GI diagnosis, resulting in hospitalization. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of GI bleeding are improving for improving patient outcomes and reducing high healthcare […]
A recent study explored the health risks associated with sweetened beverages by uncovering a concerning link between the consumption of sugary drinks and atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder. The findings were published in the journal of Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. This study analyzed data from over 200,000 participants who were initially free […]
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that the obesity medication tirzepatide consistently reduces bodyweight and waist circumference regardless of the length of time the person has been living with overweight or obesity. The study is by Dr Giovanna Muscogiuri, University of Naples Federico II, […]
UK: In a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Javier T. Gonzalez, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK, sought to determine whether all sugars are equal. The study shed light on the role of the food source in physiological responses to sugars, emphasizing fruit and fruit juice. It found that […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) poses a significant public health concern, with its treatment remaining challenging. Prior studies suggested a potential preventive effect of sildenafil, commonly used for erectile dysfunction (ED), on AMD development. However, recent research challenges this notion, highlighting the need for further investigation. AMD affects millions worldwide and is a leading cause of […]
Hand eczema (HE) is a common condition with diverse causes and symptoms. Various treatment options exist, including topical creams. Hand eczema presents with symptoms such as itching, dryness, burning sensation, and erythema, impacting patients’ quality of life. Triamcinolone cream is a standard treatment, but sulfur cream’s effectiveness remains uncertain. In this study, researchers compared the […]
New Delhi: Expressing serious disappointment towards Patanjali Ayurved for neglecting to submit a response to its notice, the Supreme Court today issued a contempt notice to Baba Ramdev (Co-founder of Patanjali) and has summoned him along with its Managing Director Acharya Balakrishna to appear in court in person in the next hearing. The court issued […]