Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.

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Fruit flies hold the potential for discovering future kidney disease treatment

Our kidneys are among the body’s most important organs. They help filter waste, which is then excreted in the urine; they maintained fluid balance and regulate blood pressure, and they also retain vital electrolytes to keep the body performing optimally. However, kidney disease kills thousands of people every year, with an estimated 31 million people ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular risk factors at an early age linked to poorer cognitive performance later in life: Study

Having poor health during adulthood, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, has always been known to lead to cognitive deficiencies later in life. However, new research suggests that having these cardiovascular risk factors in childhood and adolescence is associated with worse midlife cognition, regardless of adulthood exposure. Researchers at the University of Turku in ...click here to read more

Link between fitness and memory possibly found

It’s been said time and again that maintaining a healthy diet and getting adequate amounts of exercise provides a bounty of physical and mental benefits, including benefits for the memory. However, there was no clear explanation as to how fitness improves this aspect of mental capacity. New research conducted by scientists at the University of ...click here to read more

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20 home remedies for upset stomach (dyspepsia)

Dyspepsia—indigestion and upset stomach—is a condition that describes pain or discomfort in the stomach region. A slew of symptoms can be experienced in dyspepsia, including nausea, bloating, and burping, to name a few. There are many causes of an upset stomach, including eating too much, eating too fast, consuming fatty or greasy foods, eating spicy ...click here to read more

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