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Lifelong obesity linked to physical difficulties during 50's

According to the latest findings, people who are obese from childhood are more than twice as likely to have difficulty with performing daily tasks such as lifting, climbing stairs and shopping by the time they are 50.The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that those who became obese in early life had more than double the risk of difficulties with such tasks than those who were never obese.Longer duration of obesity had the most impact on risk, the study found, with those becoming obese in middle age having a smaller increase in risk. For example, men who became obese between the ages of 45 and 50 faced an increase in the risk of about 50%, while for women the risk increase was 78%. The authors suggested this was likely because people who were obese for longer were also more likely to have a higher BMI by the age of 50."The prevalence of obesity at younger ages is increasing. Since obesity in childhood often tracks into adulthood, it is likely that ...

Doctors forbid Lalu from eating mangoes

Doctors at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here have forbidden former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, undergoing treatment at the hospital, from eating mangoes as his sugar and insulin level have increased.This comes after he was allowed to consume 1 mango a day."This week we conducted tests of Lalu, his liver and kidney are working fine. When we allowed him to consume mangoes his sugar level and insulin increased, he was asked to eat 1 mango but he ate more. From Wednesday we stopped his intake of mangoes," said Dr DK Jha, RIMS, Ranchi.Earlier in the day, Tej Pratap Yadav met him. As per the directions from the jail authorities, only three visitors are allowed to meet Lalu every Saturday with "prior approval".Congress and RJD leaders met Lalu Prasad Yadav, at RIMS earlier this month. RJD's Bihar unit president Ram Chandra Purvey and former Ranchi MP and Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahay were among others who met Yadav.After being convicted in the .

Will not let Nawaz Sharif become 'Morsi' of Pakistan: Maryam

Claiming that there was a serious threat to the life of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif due to lack of medical care, his daughter Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said that her Pakistan Muslim League (N) party will not let him become the "Morsi" of Pakistan. Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who took over the realm in country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military, died on Monday after fainting during a session in court. However, a group of British lawmakers and lawyers, who published a report in March 2018 into how Morsi was being treated in custody, concluded that the former president, who had a history of ill-health including diabetes, liver and kidney disease, was not receiving adequate medical care. We are not Egypt and we will not allow Nawaz Sharif to become Morsi, Maryam, vice president of PML (N), said. She said that Sharif, 69, was seriously ill and needed immediate medical care which was not being given to him in ...

Varying brain energy expenditure in childhood associated with weight gain: Study

It is well known that we tend to put on weight when we consume more calories than we spend. It is, however, less known that our brain uses half of the body's energy during early childhood.Research published in the journal of 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' says that variation in the energy needs of brain development across kids -- in terms of the timing, intensity, and duration of energy use -- can influence patterns of energy expenditure and weight gain."We all know that how much energy our bodies burn is an important influence on weight gain. When kids are five, their brains use almost half of their bodies' energy. And yet, we have no idea how much the brain's energy expenditure varies between kids. This is a huge hole in our understanding of energy expenditure," said Christopher Kuzawa, co-author of the study."A major aim of our paper is to bring attention to this gap in understanding and to encourage researchers to measure the brain's energy use in future studies

Health Minister Pandey evades media questions on child deaths in Muzaffarpur

Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday evaded questions from media about the havoc caused by acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in the state's Muzaffarpur district.Pandey continued walking towards his car and left the venue of a meeting he was attending in the city as the reporters kept imploring him to comment on the health crisis in Muzaffarpur where over 100 children have died due to encephalitis.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday too had avoided questions from the reporters on the AES crisis in Muzaffarpur as he raced towards his car and left the Legislative Assembly.AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and in extreme cases, brain dysfunction, seizure, and inflammation of heart and kidney.The toll due to encephalitis touched 128 on Saturday.

Ailing Lalu won't be shifted to jail anytime soon

RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav is unlikely to be shifted to the jail any time soon as, according to his doctor, his several organs are not functioning as required."His kidney is working with 85 per cent and heart 50 per cent capacity and heart rate has been irregular. He is being given as many as 18 medicines in a day. He has such diseases that he can survive on medicines only," doctor D K Jha said when asked whether he is in a condition to be shifted in jail.Lalu was sentenced to jail on charges of corruption and has been undergoing treatment at the city-based hospital.The hospital administration has forbidden him from eating mangoes on ground of increased sugar level in the jailed politician's blood.Earlier, he was allowed to eat one mango in a day but doctors had to put a complete restriction on the leader from taking the seasonal fruit.Lalu's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav visited him earlier it the day and presented with a copy with the Bhagavad Gita.Sevaral political leaders have ..

MP man declared dead found alive in morgue, probe underway

A 72-year-old man declared dead by doctors at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Bina town was found alive in the morgue next morning, police said Saturday. However, the man, who was brought to the Bina Civil Hospital in Sagar district after being found unconscious on a road, died a short while later, an official added. The official identified him as Kishan (72), a resident of Naugaon town in Chhatarpur district. "He was brought to the hospital in Bina on June 14. At around 9 pm on June 20, an on-duty doctor declared him dead and sent a note on it to the police. On June 21, when a police team reached the morgue, Kishan was found alive. He was even trying to mutter something," said Bina police station in- charge Anil Maurya. "Kishan was rushed to hospital again but he died a little while later at around 10:30am," Maurya said. Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr SR Roshan said negligence of the doctor would be investigated. Bina Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM)

Adolescents exercising to gain weight are prone to 'disordered eating'

Maintaining health is a good habit. But a new study has pointed out that some adolescents who indulge in exercises to gain weight are prone to 'so-called muscularity-oriented disordered eating behaviours.'The findings published in the journal 'International Journal of Eating Disorders' stated that 22 per cent of males and 5 per cent of females aged 18-to-24 exhibit these disordered eating behaviours.These disorders are defined as including at least one of the following: eating more or differently to gain weight or bulk up, and use of dietary supplements or anabolic steroids to achieve the same goal.If neglected or left unchecked, these behaviours may escalate to muscle dysmorphia, characterized by rigid diet, obsessive over-exercising and extreme preoccupation with the physique."Unlike anorexia nervosa, which may be easily identified by parents or paediatricians, disordered eating to increase bulk may masquerade as healthy habits and because of this, it tends to go unnoticed," said ...

Telangana: Doctors protest against hike in retirement age of professors

The PG students and junior doctors of Gandhi, Osmania and Kakatiya medical colleges are protesting against the hike in the retirement age of professors. They are also demanding for the recruitment of PG students and junior doctors for the post of assistant professor on Saturday.Dr. Lohit Juda, President, Gandhi hospital, while speaking to ANI said, "We have been protesting for the last 6 days to enhance the recruitment procedure in the teaching hospitals and medical colleges."Juda said, "Our main demand is to speed up the recruitment process for the post of assistant professor. There are around 1400 vacancies. And apart from that, the present assistant professor will become associate professor once the professors in the chairs get retired. But instead, they have hiked the retirement age of the professors from 58 to 65."Juda also informed that the decision to hike the age was taken without consulting anyone. Emphasizing on it he said, "If any decisions as such are to be taken then a ...

Patna: People polish shoes to collect money for AES-affected children

In Bihar's capital city, members of Jan Adhikar Chhatra Parishad polished shoes to collect money for children affected due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) here on Friday."Crores are being spent on Yoga day celebrations across the country. On the other hand, there is no sufficient number of beds, medicine, electricity or proper infrastructure facilities in the state-run hospital in Muzaffarpur." Manish Yadav, Vice President of Jan Adhikar Chhatra Parishad, told ANI.Instead of addressing the issue, politicians are busy branding themselves, he added."It will be a black day for the families of those children who lost their life due to Encephalitis in Bihar. We will acquire whatever we get after polishing shoes and give it for the treatment of children," he said.This comes after the death toll due to Encephalitis mounted to 128 in Muzaffarpur district on Saturday.As per official data, the death toll in government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) has touched 108 ...

Neglected by authorities, this govt hospital in Bihar is on the verge of collapsing

While encephalitis claimed 128 lives in Muzaffarpur, another state-run hospital, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), here lacks hygiene and basic facilities. Moreover, the building of the hospital is in a dilapidated condition.The patients in the hospital said, "We are forced to get medicines from outside as there is no medicine here. Even the fans and ACs here are not working."Shyam Choudhary, a worker at the hospital, said, "The patients are ones bearing the brunt of the poor infrastructure facilities. The walls of the hospitals are on the verge of collapsing and some parts of the hospital have collapsed already. Unfortunately, the administration isn't looking into the matter."A foul smell emanating from the garbage dumped imprudently in the hospital premises also attracts animals and other insects to wander in the area."It is very malodorous and the garbage dumped here can become a source of several other diseases as the animals wander here. Nobody pays any heed to the ..

Kamal Nath undergoes trigger finger surgery at govt hospital

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath Saturday successfully underwent a surgery for trigger finger at the government-run Hamidia Hospital here. He is likely to be discharged from the hospital by evening, doctors said. "The chief minister was admitted to Hamidia Hospital around 9 am on Saturday. A team of doctors performed a surgery for a medical condition of trigger finger," Aruna Kumar, dean of Gandhi Medical College (Hamidia Hospital) said. "He has been kept under the observation for a few hours and is likely to be discharged by evening," she added. An official said that the surgey was performed on Nath's right hand. Medical tests had been conducted on him at Hamidia Hospital on Friday evening, after which he was sent home and called for the surgery in the morning. Trigger finger is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching while bending or straightening a finger. Meanwhile, state Congress media cell coordinator Narendra Saluja ..

UP: Unconscious patient inside, officials lock up healthcare centre, leave as duty hours end

Oblivious that an unconscious patient was still lying alone on a bed, staff of a state-run community healthcare centre in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district allegedly shut its gates and left as their duty hours were over. Sonia, 30, was taken to the centre in the district's Faloda village in Purkazi block on Friday for treatment. While she was still lying unconscious on a bed in the patients' room, the staff of the centre, including a doctor, left in the afternoon as their duty hours were over. A few hours later when she regained her consciousness, she found herself locked inside the centre, following which she shouted for help. Hearing her cries, locals informed officials, who rushed to the spot and brought her out. As the incident stirred up a row, a Group D staff was suspended and four other officials, including Medical Officer Dr Mohit Kumar and Chief Pharmacist Praveen Kumar, were shifted out, Chief Medical Officer Dr PS Mishra told PTI. A probe has also been ordered, which ..

MP: CM Kamal Nath undergoes trigger finger surgery

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday underwent a successful operation at the Hamidia Hospital here after suffering a trigger finger problem."Chief Minister was admitted to Hamidia Hospital today morning. He had a trigger finger problem. He underwent an operation and his condition is stable. He has been kept under observation for few hours," Aruna Kumar, Dean, Gandhi Medical College told reporters here.Nath had appealed to his Congress party workers to not meet him as it will cause inconvenience to the patients and staff at the hospital, said state Congress media cell chairperson Shobha Oza.Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauded his successor for availing treatment at a government-run hospital."I wish Kamal Nath a very speedy recovery. Your decision to avail medical treatment in Hamidia is welcome and applaudable. At the same time, I urge you to ensure that facilities, which are being availed by you, should be available to the public so that ..

Radiant Life Care completes acquisition of 49.7 pc stake in Max Healthcare from Life Healthcare

Radiant Life Care, a leading Indian hospital management company promoted by Abhay Soi and backed by global investment firm KKR, has completed the acquisition of a 49.7 per cent stake in Max Healthcare Institute from South Africa-based hospital operator Life Healthcare.Soi will now lead Max Healthcare as Chairman of its Board and Executive Council.Radiant's stake acquisition is one of several steps that will eventually result in Soi and KKR together acquiring a controlling stake in Max Healthcare by combining the health care assets of Max Healthcare, Max India and Radiant to create the largest hospital network in north India.As part of the transaction, Max India's promoters have received an advance of Rs 361 crore (52.2 million dollars) from KKR in exchange for a 4.99 per cent stake in the merged entity. Max India's promoters have used the funds for deleveraging purposes."Max Healthcare and Radiant possess complementary sets of capabilities in running healthcare establishments and KKR .

Neuland Laboratories announces completion of USFDA inspection of its Unit 1 at Bonthapally, Hyderabad

The inspection has been completed with five observations given under form 483. The company has already initiated corrective and preventive actions for the observations and is confident of satisfying the FDA within the stipulated time.

Death toll touches 128 in Muzaffarpur due to encephalitis

The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) on Saturday mounted to 128 in Muzaffarpur district.As per official data, the death toll in government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) has touched 108 while 20 children died at Kejriwal hospital in the district due to the vector-borne disease.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the children who died due to the AES.He had also given directions to the health department, district administration and doctors to take necessary measures for the containment of the disease.The AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and in extreme cases, brain dysfunction, seizure, and inflammation of heart and kidney.

AES outbreak: Death toll mounts to 126 in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

The death toll due to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) touched 126 in Muzaffarpur district on Friday.As per the data, a total of 106 deaths were reported at the government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital while 20 children died at Kejriwal Hospital in the district due to the vector-borne disease till today.Following the public outcry over the lack of facilities in the government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), the hospital management had converted a prisoners' ward into an intensive care unit (ICU) to accommodate the rising number of encephalitis patients.The decision came after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar passed instructions to convert the prisoners' ward into the ICU to treat the children.The State Health Society on Tuesday had ordered delegation of more doctors from Darbhanga, Supaul, Madhubani, Samastipur and Sitamarhi districts to Muzaffarpur.Chief Minister had also earlier visited SKMCH to take stock of the situation. He has also announced an

Living man declared dead by doctor at government hospital in Sagar

In a case of gross medical negligence, a living man was declared dead by a doctor at a government hospital in Sagar district.The doctor declared him dead on Thursday night. The incident came to light when police went there for the post-mortem in the morning and surprisingly found him alive. He, however, died soon after.DR RS Roshan, CMO, said, "The negligence done by the doctor will be investigated.""We were intimated by the hospital that a person died there last night. However, when we went for the post-mortem in the morning he was found alive. The negligence is on the part of the doctor who was on duty last night. The patient, however, died later on," said the police officer.

PM Modi constantly monitoring situation in Muzaffarpur: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "constantly monitoring" the situation in Muzaffarpur and has directed to provide support to the government in Bihar."PM Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the situation in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It was as per his instructions that I went to Muzaffarpur. Based on the PM's guidance, the Centre is providing all possible support to Bihar government. We are committed to defeating this illness," the tweet by Harsh Vardhan read.The toll due to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) touched 124 in Muzaffarpur district on Friday.As per the data, a total of 104 deaths were reported at the government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, while 20 children died at Kejriwal Hospital in the district due to the vector-borne disease till today.Earlier, Dr Vardhan had visited the state to take stock of the situation and review measures taken in the wake of the outbreak.The AES is a viral disease that .