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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Cancer survivors are more likely to be obese, according to new findings. Obesity rates were found to be highest among breast and colon cancer survivors. The study looked at data from nearly 539,000 American adults. Of those with no history of cancer, only 21 percent were considered obese in 1997, increasing to 29 percent in ...click here to read more
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Researchers have found a higher risk of suicide mortality among those living with a serious infection such as HIV/AIDS. Based on the study involving over seven million people, the researchers concluded that patients hospitalized for a serious infection were 42 percent more likely to commit suicide, compared to those with no previous history of a serious infection. Those with HIV/AIDS and liver ...click here to read more
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