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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Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthritis-affected women may benefit from birth control pills

Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthritis-affected women may benefit from birth control pills. The authors explained, “Women with inflammatory arthritis who were currently using oral contraceptives or who had used them in the past, presented with better patient-reported outcomes within the first two years of arthritis.” Women are primarily affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is an ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease patients with gum disease (periodontitis) show higher rates of cognitive decline: Study

Alzheimer’s disease patients with gum disease (periodontitis) show higher rates of cognitive decline. The researchers from University of Southampton and King’s College London found that periodontitis is common among older people and can become more common among those with Alzheimer’s disease due to lagging oral hygiene as patients become forgetful to take care of their ...click here to read more

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Keeping busy boosts brain health

Although many of us complain about our busy schedules, keeping our agendas booked up could be offering us many brain health benefits. A study uncovered that older adults with busier schedules perform better on memory tests, information processing, and reasoning. The researchers did mention that they don’t necessarily believe being busy promotes mental clarity, as ...click here to read more

Ebola virus persists for up to nine months after recovery, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders higher among survivors

Ebola virus persists up to nine months after recovery, and the rate of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders is higher among survivors. The findings come from the PostEboGui program, which has been conducted since November 2014 in Guinea and studied a cohort of over 700 adults and children who survived Ebola. The researchers followed the first ...click here to read more

Cancer risk cut down by exercise

A new study has found that the risk of at least 13 different types of cancer can be reduced through regular exercise. The researchers found that regular exercise could reduce the risk of breast, colon, and lung cancer, based on their study that included 1.4 million people. Furthermore, the more hours you spend exercising the ...click here to read more

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