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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A new experimental drug has shown promise in treating multiple sclerosis in mice model. Study author Dr. Scott Zamvil said, “This study has given us more insight into how laquinimod works. But because this was an animal study, more research needs to be done before we know if it could have similar results in people. ...click here to read more
In glaucoma, rapid eye movements (REMs) are significantly delayed, even in its early stages. REMs are involved in many everyday activities, such as reading or scanning the surroundings. Dr. Neeru Gupta found that people with glaucoma showed a delay in eye movement reaction times by at least 15 percent, even in the early stages of ...click here to read more
Light therapy is commonly used to treat depression, but new findings suggest it may also improve male libido. The Italian researchers said they found that after two weeks of daily light therapy exposure men experienced an increase in their testosterone levels by 50 percent, and sexual satisfaction levels nearly tripled. Study author Dr. Andrea Fagiolini ...click here to read more
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Hearing loss in older adults and accelerated brain tissue loss are linked, according to study findings. The brain naturally shrinks with age, but the study findings suggest that this shrinkage is accelerated in older adults with hearing loss. The researchers used information from an ongoing longitudinal study to compare aging brain changes over time in ...click here to read more
Sleep disorders can contribute to heart disease risk factors, as discovered by the American Heart Association (AHA). Unfortunately, the Association is still uncertain about the appropriate amount of sleep to recommend to people in order to protect their heart. Marie-Pierre St-Onge from the AHA said in a news release, “We know that short sleep, usually ...click here to read more
Vulvovaginal troubles are common after menopause and are linked to pelvic floor organ prolapse. These troubles impact women’s lifestyle, emotions, and sex life, and were found to worsen with pelvic-related issues. Unfortunately, many women are not receiving help for their condition, according to the research published in the journal Menopause. The researchers recruited 358 women ...click here to read more
Marriage has been found to help diabetics maintain a healthy weight. A new study has found that married individuals with type 2 diabetes are less likely to be overweight, compared to diabetics who are single. Diabetic men living with a spouse were less likely to suffer form metabolic syndrome, too. Japanese researchers examined medical records ...click here to read more
A new study has revealed that tighter blood pressure control could save up to 100,000 American lives. Current blood pressure guidelines recommend a systolic reading – the top number – of 140 mm Hg or less. A 2015 study recommends that more lives would be saved if guidelines brought that number down to 120 mm ...click here to read more
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