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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Back pain in seniors can be improved with mindful meditation. Lead author Dr. Natalia Morone said, “Mindfulness meditation is a method to learn how to be fully engaged in the present moment and not let the mind get so easily distracted.” Patients practiced mindful meditation and focused on the present moment where, as Morone explained, ...click here to read more
Flu vaccine success is linked to immune system response, ethnic background, and inherited factors. The research led by Wayne Marasco uncovered that immune response, ethnic background, and inherited factors can all play a role in how effective the flu shot can be. The findings can help better predict which groups of people will be at ...click here to read more
Kidney stones in childhood raise the risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries – as shown in a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. A more profound understanding of the link between kidney stones and atherosclerosis in children can offer better prevention methods to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other ...click here to read more
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Research suggests that a Botox-like injection, along with physical therapy, can help relieve runner’s knee pain – also known as lateral patellofemoral overload syndrome (LPOS) – a form of knee pain experienced by runners, cyclists, and other active people. LPOS impacts at least one in eight physically active people. The condition causes pain in the ...click here to read more
Asthma and atopy is linked to an increased risk of suicide and depression in young adults. Atopy is a genetic predisposition to develop allergies. It is characterized by a heightened immune response towards allergens. Previous research has found associations between asthma and atopy, and an increased risk of suicide and depression. The researchers at the ...click here to read more
Prostate cancer risk is linked to male pattern baldness at age 45. The findings of the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveal that men with male pattern baldness by the age of 45 have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer by 40 percent, compared to men without. Baldness pattern that is ...click here to read more
Eczema-like inflammation is caused by staph bacteria (staphylococcus aureus) infection. Eczema is a skin condition that leads to red, itchy rashes with no known cause. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have now brought the medical community one step closer to better understanding of eczema with hopes to help improve treatments. The findings ...click here to read more
Mortality in kidney disease patients has been found to increase with severe gum disease. The findings add to the piling evidence that poor oral hygiene is associated with negative health outcomes. The researchers explored data from 13,700 Americans who took part in a government health survey. They uncovered that the 10-year death rate among chronic ...click here to read more
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