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Study recommends one-year gap between pregnancies
According to a new research, 12 to 18 months is the ideal length of time between giving birth and getting pregnant again.The study was published in the Journal of JAMA Internal Medicine and was performed at the University of British Columbia and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The researchers found that getting pregnant less than 12 months after delivery is associated with risks for women of all ages. Risks to the mother were found only for women over the age of 35, while risks to the infant were found for all women, but were greatest for women between the ages of 20-34. "Our study found increased risks to both mother and infant when pregnancies are closely spaced, including for women older than 35. The findings for older women are particularly important, as older women tend to more closely space their pregnancies and often do so intentionally," said the study's lead author Laura Schummers, a postdoctoral fellow in the UBC department of family practice. The study is
US military personnel, veterans turning to yoga for healthy life
US military personnel and veterans especially those returned from war zones are increasingly turning to yoga for a healthy life. Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, in an op-ed in Newsday, listed yoga as one of the alternative systems being pushed by his department for military veterans fighting pain and addiction. Army veteran Michael Streeter from Huntsville, who was diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), found his inner peace through yoga, reported Rocket City Now in a latest article. "Before I had yoga and meditation and everything, it felt like I was in the back of a bus, and someone was driving and making the decisions for me," Michael told the local daily from Huntsville, Alabama. "I'd start yelling and screaming and getting mad at someone or something. It was a lot of turmoil inside. I had given up at one point in 2013. I felt like I wasn't man enough, wasn't good enough and no one wanted me. I had applied for all these jobs, and everyone was turning me ...
How to keep your skin winter ready
If you don't take proper care of your skin in winter, you will have to deal with chapping, peeling and cracking. But before splurging on products, there are things you can do to help you avoid suffering any side effects.
India, Japan sign MoC to promote Ayurveda, Yoga
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to promote bilateral partnership in Indian traditional medicinal systems such as Ayurveda and Yoga under the rubric of Health Care and Wellness.The MoC signed by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Kanagawa Prefectural Government will complement another MoC concluded during the visit between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Office of Healthcare policy of the Cabinet Office of Japan and Japan's Ministry of Health, which aims to promote cooperation in the areas identified under the National Health Protection Mission, such as primary health care, prevention of non-communicable diseases, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition and elderly care.This is the first-ever agreement to promote Ayurveda and Yoga with Japan. Meanwhile, governor of Kanagawa Yuji Kuroiwa's called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the potential to integrate Japan's Artificial Intelligence technologies and innovation with India's ...
Propagate health insurance scheme: Governor to politicos
: Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit Monday asked politicians, MPs and MLAs to propagate Ayushman Bharat, the national health protection mission, as awareness on the scheme in the state was lacking. He made this request after inaugurating speciality centres and additional buildings as part of an expansion plan of a private hospital here. The governor said the United Nations and the World Health Organisation have emphasised on universal healthcare coverage, but statistics show access to healthcare varied across countries. With a view to ensuring universal healthcare in India, the central government introduced Ayushman Bharat which covers the poor and the vulnerable groups with Rs 5 lakh per family per year, he said. On the change in life-style and food habits over the years, the governor said it had led to obesity and various diseases and noted that Mahatma Gandhi preferred chapathi over poori as the latter was 'poison' when eaten fried.
India and Japan for the first time to cooperate in Yoga, Ayurveda
India and Japan on Monday decided to cooperate for the first time in the areas of Indian traditional medicinal systems such as Yoga and Ayurveda to provide holistic healthcare and wellness in both the countries. The Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India's Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) and the Kanagawa Prefectural Government was signed during the ongoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan. The MOC will also complement another MoC to promote cooperation in the areas of National Health Protection Mission. "The MoC will complement another MoC concluded during the visit between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Office of Healthcare policy of the Cabinet Office of Japan & Japan's Ministry of Health. It aims to promote cooperation in the areas identified under the National Health Protection Mission, such as primary healthcare, prevention of non-communicable diseases, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition
D-Alive Launched as India's First Holistic Wellness Solutions Provider for Diabetes
/ -- D-Alive Health Pvt. Ltd. has officially launched as India's first company to provide holistic wellness solutions specially designed only for people with diabetes. The start-up, based in Mumbai, is challenging the perception that diabetic or healthy food options are tasteless; along with offering a range of quirky accessories to add some fun to everyday routine. D-Alive foods and solutions are 100% natural, made out of organic ingredients of the topmost quality. No gluten, absolutely naturally sweetened with low Glycemic Index sweeteners like stevia, coconut sugar, and packaged using innovative Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology to enhance shelf-life. The company is built on the edifice of research and convictions of many diabetics, their relatives, diabetologists and diet-experts, cumulated by a type 1 diabetic since 25 years, Mr. M. N Kapasi. The team comprises of three founders: Mr. M. N Kapasi, his daughter Sarrah Kapasi, who dons the role of CEO, and Alfiya Attarwala, ..
Breastfeeding contributes to good gut bacteria formation in babies
Breastfeeding plays an important role in providing good gut bacteria to babies until the age of two-and-a-half with little change after this point, says a new research.
Meghalaya sounds alert after first swine flu death in 2018
Health authorities in Meghalaya Monday have sounded an alert for swine flu after one of the two patients who had tested positive for H1N1 virus died in a private hospital here, a senior minister said. This is the first swine flu death in the state in 2018. Swine flu had claimed its first victim in Meghalaya in 2009, health officials said on Monday. The 57-year-old woman, who was admitted to Nazareth Hospital on October 19, with symptoms of fever, cough, weakness and respiratory distress passed away Sunday, Critical Care Unit head of the hospital, Dr Himjyoti Das, told PTI. The woman had gone to Pune to attend a family function and on her return, her swap samples had tested positive for the H1N1 virus, Dr Das said. Taking into consideration the seriousness of the matter, state Health Minister A L Hek told PTI, "An alert has been sounded across the state to monitor the situation and hospitals have been directed to take preventive measures and ensure that proper treatment ..
Breathing in low quality air can lead to stroke, doctors warn (October 29 is World Stroke Day)
On World Stroke Day on Monday, doctors have warned that breathing in low-quality air can cause a stroke.
Here is why Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand is in trouble
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop has, in a statement, clarified that there are no safety concerns in consuming the Mother Load vitamin supplements being sold by them. The lifestyle brand made headlines in the United Kingdom on Sunday, for allegedly selling a potentially hazardous product called 'The Mother Load' to expectant mothers. Following the allegations, Paltrow's brand issued a clarification. "When used as recommended, Goop's The Mother Load supplements are safe during pregnancy. The Mother Load contains a very moderate 450 mcg (1500 IU) of vitamin A (preformed vitamin A as retinyl palmitate), which is less than the recommended daily intake of 600 mcg per day," US Weekly quoted the spokesperson as saying.The spokesperson further said, "The 4000 IU beta-carotene included in Mother Load is only converted in the body to vitamin A as needed, and there is no safety concern for eating this, as there would be no safety concern for eating a large number of carrots containing .
Study finds side effects of drugs on lungs
Researchers of a recent study have found that the side effects of drugs in lungs are more widespread than thought.The University of Manchester research has been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.Though the 27 drugs treating a range of conditions including arthritis, cancer and the heart are successful for most patients, doctors - according to the team - need to be more aware of the potential risks to their respiratory systems.Though drug-induced interstitial lung disease (DIILD) can cause difficulty in breathing, inflammation and fibrosis, the risk sometimes only becomes apparent after the drugs have been in use for some years.Though the team said clinicians are hindered because most of the papers they reviewed were of low or very low quality. Between 4.1 and 12.4 million cases of DIILD per year were reported worldwide accord to the review.And the review also found that DIILD accounted for around 3-5 per cent of all interstitial lung disease cases. In some of the studies, .
Frailty could lower kidney failure patients' chances of getting transplant
According to a recent study, frailty is linked to lower likelihoods of being placed on the kidney transplant waitlist and of receiving a transplant.The findings were presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center.To investigate whether frailty in patients with kidney failure may affect their likelihood of receiving a kidney transplant, Christine Haugen of Johns Hopkins Hospital and her colleagues studied 7078 potential kidney transplant candidates from 2009 to 2017.Patients were considered frail if they had three or more of the following components: unintentional weight loss, decreased grip strength, slowed walking speed, and low activity.Frail participants were 38 per cent less likely to be listed for transplantation, had a nearly twofold increased risk of dying while on the transplant waitlist mortality, and underwent transplantation at a 35 per cent lower rate than non-frail participants."Prehabilitation may be a useful tool to increase physiologic reserve and
'Canadian doctors to prescribe museum visits to treat patients'
A trip to an art gallery may be more than just intellectually stimulating, as a group of Canadian doctors will soon prescribe museum visits as treatment for an array of ailments. Starting November 1, physicians from Medecins francophones du Canada (MdFC) will be able to prescribe patients visits to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) in a first initiative of its kind targeting health and wellness through art. These prescriptions will enable patients, accompanied by family or care-givers, to enjoy the health benefits of art on a free visit to the museum, MMFA said in a statement. The MMFA-MdFC Museum Prescriptions programme is a new treatment tool that makes museum visits accessible to thousands of patients suffering from a variety of physical and mental health problems, it said. The prescriptions contribute to a patient's well-being and recovery by offering free admission to a safe and relaxing environment. It also provides a revitalising experience, a moment of respite, and an ...
Air pollution increasing factor for stroke among youngsters: Experts
Tiny air pollution particles can also increase the risk of stroke in youngsters and healthy people by damaging the inner lining of their veins and arteries, according to medical experts.
Granules' US unit gets two USFDA observations
Pharma firm Granules India Monday said its US subsidiary has received two observations from the US health regulator following the completion of inspection. "Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc, a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary of the company located in Chantilly, Virginia, US has completed USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) inspection from October 22-26, 2018 with two Form 483 observations," the company said in a BSE filing. Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc will respond to the observations within this week, the company added. As per the USFDA, a Form 483, is issued to a firm's management at the conclusion of an inspection when investigator has observed any conditions that in its judgment may constitute violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts. "This was a prior approval inspection, intended for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDAs) filed by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. This facility is involved in development and manufacturing of finished dosages," .
Cipla gets USFDA nod for hypertension, cardiac drug
Drug major Cipla Monday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Metoprolol tablets, used to treat hypertension and various cardiac conditions. The company has received final nod from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Metoprolol ER tablets in the strengths of 50mg, 100mg and 200mg, Cipla said in a BSE filing. The approved product is therapeutic equivalent version of Aralez Pharmaceuticals, Inc's, Toprol XL, it added. Cipla said, Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure, Angina Pectoris (chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease). Quoting IQVIA (IMS Health) data, Cipla said Toprol XL and its generic equivalents had US sales of around USD 464 million for the 12-month period ending August 2018. Shares of Cipla were trading 3.52 per cent higher at Rs 624.70 apiece on the BSE.
Nepal's prime minister hospitalised for cough, fever
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli was hospitalised on Monday after developing a lung infection, according to a media report. Oli, 66, was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu after developing a lung infection, the Kathmandu Post quoted hospital statement as saying. He had been ill for the past few days due to seasonal flu, the statement added. Oli was rushed to the hospital on Monday morning after he felt difficulty in breathing, according to Dr Arun Shayami, who is involved in the prime minister's treatment. "We are treating him for a lung infection. He is being administered antibiotics through the vein," Shayami said, adding that Oli's health condition is improving. Issuing a statement, the center confirmed that the prime minister was admitted at the hospital at 4:30 am after he showed symptoms of chest infection and imbalance in blood sugar level, the report added. Oli, who had stayed away from meetings and public programmes ..
Stoned-driving on the rise: Study
According to a recent study, due to the recent legalization of the production and sale of cannabis in some United States, the number of people driving under the influence of cannabis is likely to rise.Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now the most commonly detected intoxicant in US drivers. Detecting levels of THC, however, is challenging and the methods used so far cannot accurately determine a person's level of impairment.The article "Driving While Stoned: Issues and Policy Options" by Mark A.R. Kleiman, Tyler Jones, Celeste J. Miller, and Ross Halperin, published in De Gruyter's Journal of Drug Policy Analysis, looked at current issues associated with cannabis intoxication when driving and the options available in testing for THC levels.The study suggested that, due to the recent legalization of the production and sale of cannabis in some US States, the number of people driving under the influence of cannabis is likely to
Nepal PM admitted to hospital
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been admitted to Manmohan CardioVascular Center, Maharajgunj due to worsening health condition."Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now undergoing treatment in ICU. He has been suffering from cold and cough since Saturday and he was brought in here Sunday night with increased complications," Dr Arun Sayami from the hospital informed.KP Sharma Oli, who had earlier undergone a kidney transplant, is now struggling with an infection in the chest as his immunity has declined.Oli was rushed to the hospital on late Sunday evening after he complained about the difficulty in breathing.As he was absent from the public functions for a couple of days, a press note was released on Sunday itself about his health conditions."Honorable Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been suffering from seasonal flu and slight fever. As per the suggestions from the doctors, he has been taking rest since two days and keeping out from the public engagements and sights," a press note .