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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Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects the residents of Wilsonville, Oregon, hits a restaurant in Red Wing, Minnesota, and a new study explains that the cost of treating norovirus exceeds $64 billion. Many seniors have fallen ill as a result of norovirus in Wilsonville, Oregon. The outbreak occurred at an independent living residence where 73 ...click here to read more
The risk of colon cancer has not been found to decrease with the use of statins. However, researchers suggest that a person’s cholesterol levels may affect a person’s risk of colon cancer. Researchers compared the use of statins and cholesterol levels in over 22,000 British patients with colon cancer to over 86,000 individuals without colon ...click here to read more
Throat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this ...click here to read more
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A new study has found the highest levels of arsenic in babies who frequently are fed rice cereals. In fact, arsenic levels were found to be three times higher in babies who consumed rice cereals, compared to babies who did not. Lead researcher Margaret Karagas said, “The arsenic in their urine increased with the number ...click here to read more
Asthma may raise the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the weakening of the main blood vessel in the body. It can cause sudden death if it ruptures. The study uncovered that asthma patients had a greater risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Other notable risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm include smoking, ...click here to read more
The swimming season is approaching, but if it’s been a while since you took a dip, let us help refresh your memory with regards to swimming safety tips. The reminders on how to enjoy summertime swimming safely come from the American Red Cross. Some of the key points include: Swim in designated areas with a ...click here to read more
A new study revealed that seniors need to improve their blood pressure and cholesterol levels in order to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Cardiovascular disease prevention among seniors is often difficult, as they are underrepresented in clinical trials and many doctors believe it is too late to begin intervention. A clinical review suggested ...click here to read more
A new study has found that patients with HIV may age faster, compared to individuals without the virus. With the improvements of antiviral medications, HIV patients are living longer, but doctors have noted that patients still manifest the signs of premature aging. Researchers used a highly accurate genetic marker of aging and found that HIV ...click here to read more
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