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 Washington University School of Medicine have found that beet juice, because of its nitrate contents, could be beneficial for individuals who have experienced heart failure. The findings are based on previous research which revealed that beet juice can help boost muscle power in athletes. Lead author Linda R. Peterson said, “It’s a small ...click here to read more
New research finds that obesity in the elderly results in poor kidney function. Obesity in general, but more so in the elderly, is linked with many health consequences – like diabetes and poor cardiovascular health. Specific to poor kidney function, obese elders are at a much greater risk of renal disease. Data collected from 57 ...click here to read more
A research team from Korea University has determined that antibacterial soaps containing triclosan do not fight germs any better than plain soap. In December, 2013, the FDA created a rule that soap manufacturers had to prove antibacterial soaps are more effective at fighting germs than regular soap. Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent commonly found in ...click here to read more
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Short-term effects of alcohol can impair and alter vision, but excessive alcohol can greatly impact eyesight and vision, leading to a condition referred to as toxic amblyopia. Aside from alcohol’s effects on vision and eyes, it has been long known that excessive alcohol can have lasting detrimental effects on the body as a whole. The ...click here to read more
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reports another Michigan native has contracted the bubonic plague, making this the 14th case of the year. Previous reports show that cases of the bubonic plague have also showed up in Colorado, where the resident had been visiting. The Colorado case took the life of an unidentified ...click here to read more
When a famous marijuana-using singer said, “When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself,” he was probably not referring to prediabetes. But new research shows that people using marijuana, and also those who have previously used the herb, are more likely to develop prediabetes than those who never used marijuana. While the researchers ...click here to read more
A decade-long leak of a toxic chemical from one of DuPont’s plants in West Virginia into nearby drinking water is landing the company in hot water. Residents in the areas surrounding the plant have accused the company of gross negligence resulting in adverse health outcomes. The first in a series of trials in litigation from ...click here to read more
The unique metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells makes them a potential target for metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes. Until very recently, it was believed that cancer cells relied on glycolysis, a type of metabolism that does not use oxygen, to generate their energy. However, scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre ...click here to read more
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