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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Nocturia (excessive nighttime urination) risk lower in physically active men: Study

Nocturia (excessive nighttime urination) risk is lower in physically active men. Males may experience nocturia due to an enlarged prostate, overproduction of urine, low bladder capacity, and sleep disturbances. The researchers analyzed data from 28,404 men with pre-existing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and 4,710 men with newly developed BPH (incident group). In the incident group, ...click here to read more

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Many Americans drink toxic water: Study

Up to six million Americans are drinking water that is contaminated with harmful toxins. These chemicals can contribute to a slew of health problems, including certain types of cancer, high cholesterol, thyroid issues, and even compromised immune function. The concentration of chemicals known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water exceeds government-recommended safety standards. ...click here to read more

LDL cholesterol levels in blood reduced by adding new enriched broccoli variety in the diet: Study

LDL cholesterol levels in the blood can be reduced by adding an enriched broccoli variety into your diet. The findings of the study uncovered that LDL cholesterol was reduced by six percent when a new variety of broccoli was introduced. The novelty was bred to contain two to three times more of glucoraphanin, a naturally ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis signs, symptoms, and complications

Diverticulitis is a condition onset by infection or rupture of diverticula, which are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine or colon. The risk of developing diverticula is usually higher for people over 40. Diverticula themselves do not cause many problems, but once the condition progresses into diverticulitis, it can be quite severe, ...click here to read more

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