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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The recent review based on 29 studies involving over 6,000 children concluded that children are, in fact, heavily influenced by the TV ads they see on fast food and junk food. The research uncovered that children are more likely to eat unhealthy foods after they’ve seen a related TV ad. Those under the age of ...click here to read more
Bursitis and gout both affect the joints and can lead to inflammation and severe pain in the affected joints. Gout impacts the joint more directly than bursitis, which impacts the fluid-filled sacs that surround the joints and eliminate friction. Gout is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals, while bursitis can actually have a ...click here to read more
The temperature is getting hot and for many cities heat waves are already occurring, but for persons who are most susceptible to these changes in temperature it could have a deadly ending. Seniors, children, and individuals suffering from chronic health problems are at a higher risk of heat-related complications and even death. Dr. Robert Glatter, ...click here to read more
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The type of job you perform can take a toll on your overall health and mental state – and even increase your risk of suicide. The rates of suicide rose between 2000 and 2012 up 21 percent. Occupations that saw the highest jumps in suicide rates were farmers and foresters – 85 suicides per 100,000 ...click here to read more
Patients with inherited high cholesterol have an increased risk of heart-related problems. The condition is known as heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and affects roughly 1.5 million Americans. The genes associated with this condition prevent the liver from removing LDL cholesterol from the blood, allowing for bad cholesterol to accumulate. The researchers reviewed data from six groups ...click here to read more
Zika virus and Ebola virus spread can be predicted using climate change trends, according to research. The findings come from the University College London where researchers found that predicting zoonotic diseases may be possible through analyzing fluctuating global demographic and environmental patterns. Zoonotic diseases are transmitted by animals and insects to humans. So far, Ebola ...click here to read more
Gout flare-ups can be triggered by food, so knowing what to eat and what to avoid can help you better manage your condition. Gout is a form of arthritis where uric acid crystallizes in small joints – commonly the large toe – causing redness, swelling, and severe pain. Uric acid is the product of the ...click here to read more
Psoriasis was found to be influenced by stress and linked to itchy skin, hyperhidrosis, and flaky patches on scalp. The percentage of psoriasis patients who believe that stress affects their skin is quite high – between 37 and 87 percent. Stress may worsen psoriasis and even lengthen the time for the disease to clear. A ...click here to read more
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