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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Psoriasis drug shows promise in type 1 diabetes treatment, according to a study. Psoriasis and type 1 diabetes are autoimmune disorders, and the drug alefacept works to suppress the immune system, which is often overactive in immune disorders. Alefacept was pulled in 2001 due to “business needs,” so it is no longer used to treat ...click here to read more
A new study has found that regular exercise may be able to better prevent ovarian cancer, while lack of exercise is associated with a higher risk of ovarian cancer and death by ovarian cancer. Senior author Kirsten Moysich said, “Women may be overwhelmed with mixed messages about physical activity or exercise recommendations and opt to ...click here to read more
Parkinson’s disease cases are rising among men and researchers speculate it could be associated with declining smoking rates. James Beck, expert who reviewed the findings, explained, “I believe this will be the first of several reports in the United States to demonstrate what the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation has come to realize — that the number ...click here to read more
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Experiencing some kind of pain between the shoulder blades may not seem like a very serious experience. You may have had a rough sleep that night or maybe worked out a bit too hard, so you immediately think that the pain must be a result of some kind of physical stress or activity. Though it ...click here to read more
The stimulating effects of caffeine are limited and short-lived when accompanied by the numerous sleepless nights. Lead author Tracy Jill Doty explained, “These results are important, because caffeine is a stimulant widely used to counteract performance decline following periods of restricted sleep. The data from this study suggests that the same effective daily dose of ...click here to read more
A new study has found that one in 13 American adults has contemplated suicide within the last year. The rate of 7.4 percent translates to 2.6 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 25. Kana Enomoto, principal deputy administrator at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), said, “Suicide is one ...click here to read more
Rates of heart disease are on the decline in those over the age of 40. The rate is down from 10 percent in 2001-2002 to eight percent in 2011-2012. Unfortunately, the rate of heart disease did not lower among those aged 40 to 59, but rates for those aged 60 and older fell from 19.5 ...click here to read more
The not-so-polite call it phlegm, and there are a few who settle for snot. But for people in polite circles, and healthcare professionals, the word is ‘mucus’. Whatever one may call it, when you have flu or a cold, you usually have an abundance of it. In fact, if you’re very sick, your sinuses may ...click here to read more
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