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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Restless leg syndrome has been found to increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a person to feel an overwhelming urge to move their legs when in an inclined position (laying down). Tingling, aching and itching sensations may occur as well. Restless leg ...click here to read more
Mildly obese women live slightly longer than mildly obese men when they have heart failure, according to new findings. Further findings suggest these heavier women may also outlive their normal-weight female counterparts with heart failure as well. Co-author Dr. Carl Lavie said, “It is not doomsday when an overweight or mildly obese patient, especially female, ...click here to read more
Researchers from the University of Lincoln found that receiving the flu shot may reduce the risk of stroke for up to two months. Researchers found that the risk of experiencing a stroke decreased by a fifth within the first 59 days of receiving the flu shot. Vaccines administered earlier in the flu season offered greater ...click here to read more
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Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the knee joint. It can result in pain, swelling and stiffness. Knee osteoarthritis can make daily tasks, such as walking and climbing stairs, quite difficult. However, a new study has revealed that when it comes to the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, women have a greater sensitivity than ...click here to read more
Changes have recently been made in colorectal cancer screening guidelines suggested for aging seniors. Colorectal cancer is estimated to claim the lives of up to 50,000 Americans this year alone. An effective way to reduce fatalities linked with colon cancer is through preventative screening. New research argues that scheduling colonoscopy screenings for seniors every five ...click here to read more
What do circadian clocks and molecular switches have to do with sleep disorders? A lot, according to a new study. Circadian rhythms (from your circadian clock) are what help your eyes open at about the same time every morning. These rhythms help everything, from plants to humans, coordinate with the day-night cycle. That is all ...click here to read more
Researchers from The University of Nottingham have recently discovered how the brain amino acid GABA could be used to reduce the severity of Tourette syndrome tics. The details of the study are published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder in which the affected person develops repetitive, stereotyped, ...click here to read more
Liver disease and hepatic fibrosis – scarring of the liver – has been found to be linked to genetics. The findings come from researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Hepatic fibrosis leads to dysfunction of the liver and can ultimately progress to cirrhosis, a fatal form of liver disease. The ...click here to read more
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