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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Untreated insomnia costs the U.S. $100 billion a year

Insomnia is an expensive sleep disorder, costing the U.S. $100 billion for those who are untreated. The researchers of the study suggest providing drug and behavioral therapy treatments for those who have untreated insomnia could lead to significant health care savings. Nearly one in five Americans have difficulties falling or staying asleep. The researchers reviewed previous ...click here to read more

Fatal drug overdoses are on the rise: Study

A Pennsylvania-based study has found that drug overdoses are on the rise, with a 14-fold increase seen between 1979 and 2014. The findings are similar to a national trend. In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed record high numbers of drug overdoses all across the U.S. Majority of drug overdoses are linked ...click here to read more

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Crohn’s disease linked to dietary fat, specific fatty acids may worsen disease

Crohn’s disease is linked to dietary fat and specific fatty acids may worsen the disease. Some research suggests that some omega-3 fatty acids can relieve Crohn’s disease, but more recent findings from Duke University have set to examine the role that omega-6 and omega-7 play in Crohn’s disease. Assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, ...click here to read more

Influenza 2016 update, flu cases spike in central Ohio and San Diego County, flu vaccine nearly 60 percent effective

Influenza 2016 update: Flu cases were found to spike in central Ohio and San Diego County and the flu vaccine has been found to be 60 percent effective this year. February 2016: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of a dangerous influenza strain that has even led to some deaths. ...click here to read more

Watermelon juice with Viagra-like effect, can act as a natural erectile dysfunction treatment

Watermelon juice has been found to have a Viagra-like effect, which makes it act as a natural erectile dysfunction treatment. Watermelon is a popular summertime fruit as it is refreshing, but it can also offer satisfaction between the sheets. Italian scientists found that watermelon juice can benefit men suffering from mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. ...click here to read more

Daylight saving time adjustment tips

This weekend, we switch to daylight saving time, and for many of us losing one hour of sleep can be a difficult adjustment. In order to better cope with the time change, doctors have put together some helpful tips to smooth out the transition. Dr. Yosef Krespi, director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at ...click here to read more

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