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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Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Colorado Boulder have found a link between a lack of sleep and diabetes. Lack of sleep has also been associated with a rise in obesity, metabolic syndromes, mood disorders, cognitive impairment and accidents. Lead author, Kenneth Wright Jr., Ph.D., said, “We found ...click here to read more
Gallstones and kidney stones share a common risk connection as well as symptoms. A gallstone is a hard lump that forms in the bile duct or gallbladder. When bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, then gallstones are formed. Kidney stones, on the other hand, form when there is insufficient fluid in the body, so ...click here to read more
A new study revealed that the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. It would be able to clear up amyloid plaques, which are a staple in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings come from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Lead author of the study, M. Kerry O’Banion, M.D., Ph.D., said, “This research ...click here to read more
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Colon polyps have been found to increase the risk of colon cancer. A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that form in the lining of the colon. The majority of the time colon polyps are harmless, but sometimes they can signal a more serious condition, such as colon cancer. Colon polyps can develop ...click here to read more
Endurance experts are suggesting that drugs could be beneficial to help “lazy” people exercise. The drugs in question are psychoactive drugs, and they may be able to get those who are normally sedentary to start moving. One of the foremost barriers to exercise is physical exertion, along with a lack of time. Dr. Samuele Marcora ...click here to read more
Standing and exercise are linked to lower odds of obesity, according to new findings published in the latest Mayo Clinic Proceedings. It is well known that sedentary behavior is linked with poor health outcomes, but it was not previously known if standing could negate these effects. A research team explored standing habits in relation to ...click here to read more
Polycystic kidney disease can cause renal failure, hematuria and kidney stones. Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder where clusters of cysts develop within the kidneys. These cysts are noncancerous and are small sacs of fluid. Their size can vary as they accumulate more fluid, which allows them to grow quite large. Polycystic kidney disease ...click here to read more
In 2013 Medicaid paid approximately eight million dollars to treat severe obesity, and the costs are rising. One in seven Americans are obese and estimates of obesity-related costs are $69 billion across all insurance providers. The researchers suggest that in order to reduce Medicaid costs associated with obesity, all states should focus on identifying effective ...click here to read more
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