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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The ReDO (Repurposing Drugs in Oncology) project is an international collaboration between the Anticancer Fund based in Belgium, and the US based GlobalCures. Their mission is to find untapped sources of novel treatments for cancer in existing and widely used non-cancer drugs. Their latest target is Diclofenac, a common painkiller. The ReDO researchers confirm ...click here to read more
A recent paper published in Developmental Psychology titled – Up, Not Down: The Age Curve in Happiness from Early Adulthood to Midlife – throws new light on the concept of “mid-life crisis.” The researchers who published this paper, Nancy Galambos, Harvey Krahn, Matt Johnson, based their findings on data drawn from two longitudinal studies by University ...click here to read more
New Year resolution time is over, but as January is the National Radon Awareness Month, there is still time to take an important step to protect the health your family: testing your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Many of you might not have even heard of Radon. So let’s answer the ...click here to read more
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A recent survey shows that many people with thyroid disease are unaware they have a thyroid problem. This is quite disconcerting as a hyperactive or a hypoactive (underactive) thyroid can cause a many health problems, including mood changes, infertility, weight gain or loss, and even skin conditions. In fact, in infants and children, an underactive ...click here to read more
In a current clinical study, scientists are exploring the possibility of Simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering drug) being an effective method of treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease. They hope this cholesterol-lowering drug could join the growing list of effective treatments available for treating Parkinson’s disease. The study, which will take place in 21 centres in ...click here to read more
A study conducted by researchers at the Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, on the relationship between the number of children a woman has and her aging, has thrown up interesting results. Not surprisingly, the results suggest that the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at which her body ages. But ...click here to read more
Pagophagia is an addiction to ice generally caused by an iron deficiency or anemia. Ice can be used to chill drinks. Its cold, crunchy texture is particularly refreshing on the hottest of days. Usually, we add some ice to a beverage, allow the beverage to cool and watch the ice melt. For some though, who ...click here to read more
A recent study revealed that home fitness DVDs may contain a hidden curse in the form of negative imagery and demotivating language. The big problem surrounding the largely unregulated $250 million a year Fitness DVDs industry is that there is neither any scientific evidence about their safety and effectiveness nor is there any accuracy about ...click here to read more
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