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 study suggests that heavy drinking can also increase the risk of lung problems. The negative impact of heavy drinking on liver is well known, but according to the new study, the lungs may be affected as well. Study lead author Dr. Majid Afshar said, “Alcohol appears to disrupt the healthy balance in the ...click here to read more
A new study has found that women may experience lowering levels of vitamin D after they stop taking birth control medications. Vitamin D is essential for immune system functioning and regulating calcium in the blood. Calcium plays a critical role in bone health, and women are at a higher risk for bone loss than men. ...click here to read more
A colon detox – or colon cleansing – is often recommended as a way of ridding the colon of toxins and lingering waste, undigested foods and mucus that have not been expelled from the body. A buildup of toxins and waste in the colon can cause weight gain and feeling sluggish, among other symptoms. The ...click here to read more
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Limited pharmacy access is one of the causes of rising readmission rates among seniors, according to new findings. This trend is particularly common in rural, remote, or smaller communities. Hospital readmission costs the U.S. $17 billion annually. The findings are based on data analysis involving patients over 65, as well as 507 pharmacies and 58 ...click here to read more
Blood in stool is a possible symptom for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Blood in stool that is a result of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will appear red or bright red, whereas if the blood is coming from the upper digestive tract, it will appear dark or even black. Bleeding from the rectum is ...click here to read more
Although the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems is known to increase after menopause, a new study suggests the risk may begin to rise even before the menopause onset. The elevated heart risk after menopause has to do with decreasing levels of estrogen. Senior author Dr. Mark DeBoer said, “These risk factors related ...click here to read more
High LDL (bad) cholesterol levels are linked to amyloid plaque deposits, a signature characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, high levels of ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and low levels of LDL cholesterol have been found to correlate with lower amyloid plaque deposits in the brain. Lead study author Bruce Reed said, “Our study shows ...click here to read more
On average, Americans are 15 pounds heavier today than they were 20 years ago, according to recent findings. The weight-gain epidemic isn’t exclusive to adults only. In fact, even 11-year-olds were found to be heavier without getting any taller, compared to weight trends two decades ago. Dr. David Katz, the president of the American College ...click here to read more
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