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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Even after one alcoholic beverage, your risk of heart trouble temporarily increases, according to latest findings. The effects on your heart from alcohol can take place within one hour after consuming the beverage. On the other hand, after 24 hours the protective properties of alcohol on the heart begin to take effect – but these ...click here to read more
Thyroid disease is linked to a low selenium diet. The findings come from China, supporting the previous studies conducted on the topic. The findings suggest that adequate selenium content in the diet can help ward off thyroid disease and improve thyroid function. The study – the first large epidemiological one of its kind – aimed ...click here to read more
The risk of dementia in older adults is lower among those with healthier arteries, according to new findings. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania where they uncovered those seniors in their 80s and 90s who were free of calcium buildup in their arteries had a lower risk of dementia compared to ...click here to read more
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Polymyalgia rheumatica may raise the risk for heart attack and stroke in older adults. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory muscle disorder that leads to pain and stiffness. Author Dr. Christian Mallen wrote, “Polymyalgia rheumatica is one of the most common inflammatory rheumatologic conditions in older adults, with a lifetime risk of 2.4% for women and 1.7% ...click here to read more
Heart disease risk in women who have hypertension and work at physically demanding jobs has been found to be quite high. In fact, the study found that women in highly active jobs with high blood pressure have a tripled risk for heart disease, compared to women with normal blood pressure and moderately active jobs. Lead ...click here to read more
A new study on sleep apnea revealed that it can have an impact on the brain, including mood and thinking ability. Lead researcher Paul Macey said, “In previous studies, we’ve seen structural changes in the brain due to sleep apnea, but in this study we actually found substantial differences in … two chemicals that influence ...click here to read more
Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: 200 Ohio University students have shown symptoms of norovirus, while the infected Royal Caribbean cruise ship finally returned from sea. Since the initial outbreak at the Ohio University, numerous students have begun testing positive for norovirus, with symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. University spokesperson, Carole Johnson, said, “We ...click here to read more
Senior drivers who take sleeping pills are at higher risk for vehicle crashes. The sleeping medication is known as zolpidem – commonly sold as Ambien. The researchers of the study evaluated five years worth of driving records of 2,000 Alabama residents over the age of 70. The researchers compared residents who took sleeping pills to ...click here to read more
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