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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Making muscles burn more fat may raise the risk of diabetes

Making muscles burn more fat and less glucose (sugar) can contribute to a higher risk of diabetes, according to research findings. The study was conducted on genetically engineered mice. While awake, their muscles burned glucose, but while asleep their muscles burned fat. The researchers found that disrupting this cycle may contribute to diabetes. On the ...click here to read more

Welding worsened Parkinson’s disease symptoms

A new study uncovered that welders can develop and experience Parkinson’s disease symptoms which worsen over time with greater exposure to manganese from welding fumes. Study author Brad A. Racette explained, “These welders are developing parkinsonian symptoms even though their exposure to manganese is below the current regulatory limits. This study suggests that we need ...click here to read more

Diabetes and blood pressure medications may help treat cancer

Researchers found that combining a common drug for diabetes and a high blood pressure medication could possibly treat cancer. The researchers reported that this drug combination helped target specific cancer cells. One of the drugs is metformin, which is commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and has been well known to have some anti-cancer properties. ...click here to read more

Psoriasis symptoms reduced with weight loss

A new study suggests that weight loss may help reduce psoriasis symptoms. The study included 60 obese psoriasis-affected participants who lost 15 kg on average over the course of 16 weeks. After a one-year follow-up, those who maintained their weight at least 10 kg below their weight at baseline also experienced a reduction in psoriasis ...click here to read more

Non-invasive diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise

A non-invasive method to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has shown promise in detecting the condition early on. The researchers developed a technology that can identify the pathological oligomeric forms of brain tau proteins in blood platelets of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. They uncovered that pathological forms of tau proteins correlate with decreased ...click here to read more

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