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 outbreak update: Suspected stomach flu cases rise in Marshfield, central Wisconsin. Over 270 people attending an event in Marshfield, central Wisconsin have been potentially exposed to the norovirus. The Wood County Health Department is investigating the 16 cases of post-event illness and trying to uncover whether norovirus is the culprit. Those who have ...click here to read more
A new study reports that seniors’ health can greatly benefit from owning a dog. Benefits associated with dog ownership include a lower body mass index, fewer visits to the doctor, an increase in exercise, and more active social life. Lead researcher Rebecca Johnson said, “Our study explored the associations between dog ownership and pet bonding ...click here to read more
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis increase the risk of gout, as both conditions are associated with the rising levels of uric acid, which breaks down into purines and causes gout. Uric acid builds up in small joints – usually the big toe – where it crystallizes and prompts sudden bouts of intense pain and swelling. If left untreated, ...click here to read more
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Americans are living much longer than decades ago, but those extra years are spent in illness and disability. Since 2010, the average life span for a man increased 9.2 years to 76.2 years of age and for women it’s an increase of 6.7 years to the age of 81. But even though the life span ...click here to read more
Uvulitis is a condition in which that dangling piece of flesh (uvula) at the back of your throat gets enlarged and swollen. Many people don’t even think about their uvula or may not even know what its role is. Well, a uvula helps with speech articulation as well as filtering out bacteria that might contribute ...click here to read more
Metformin, a common drug for type 2 diabetes, has been found to be safe for the heart – unlike other type 2 diabetes medications. The researchers found that metformin reduced the risk of mortality associated with heart attack and stroke by 30 to 40 percent, in comparison to other commonly prescribed medications. Senior author Dr. ...click here to read more
New LSD study opens depression treatment path using opioid system for major depression relief. Researchers at Imperial College London recently published images of the brain under the influence of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) from their research set to explore the effects of psychedelic drugs. For the study, the researches selected participants with a prior history of ...click here to read more
Prostate cancer survival rates may be boosted with regular exercise, research shows. The American Cancer Society study looked at over 10,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The men provided information about their activity levels prior to and after diagnosis. The researchers found that men with the highest levels of exercise prior to their diagnosis had ...click here to read more
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