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Beauty products can be reason for pregnancy complications
'Cosmetics enhance beauty' is the reason for us to use them. But, we hardly think that they can affect us more than we realize.Mounting research on this subject has raised certain concerns regarding the potential side effects of these products. The chemicals present in the cosmetics and beauty products have shown various complications and side effects on the hormonal, as well as the reproductive system of women.Environmental chemicals and their effects on reproductive function have become a hot topic in the field of reproductive medicine. Most of the cosmetics including nail polish, anti-bacterial soaps, anti-aging creams, hair sprays and perfumes have a severe effect on female fertility due to the toxic chemicals present in it."In the recent years, several endocrine disrupting chemicals have been identified to affect abnormal ovarian function, miscarriages and female infertility. Soaps, the supreme germ killer, but antibacterial soap can also kill your chances of conceiving. ...
PM asks CMs to address challenge of TB in mission mode
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to all chief ministers, asking them address the challenge of tuberculosis in a mission mode and review the progress of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) at least every quarter. He urged them to closely monitor key performance indicators such as case notification (including from private sector), treatment success rate and active case finding. He said tuberculosis is the biggest killer among all infectious diseases and about 29 lakh new TB cases are reported every year. About 4.20 lakh people, mostly poor, die annually due to tuberculosis, leaving lakhs of children orphaned. Economic loss on account of TB in India is about Rs 20,000 crore per annum, Modi wrote in the letter. "We cannot allow such human tragedies, for a disease which is treatable and for which drugs and diagnostics are available in the public health care system," the letter read. The PM wrote the government was committed to eliminating TB by
Reasons to use vegan, cruelty free products
Made from natural components, vegan products have minimal effects on your skin. Invest in cruelty free products as they are not tested on animals and are safe from harmful chemicals, say experts.
Decoded: How Zika virus impairs foetal development
The Zika virus disrupts oxygen supply to a pregnant woman's placenta, leading to impairment in foetal development and also increases the newborns susceptibility to additional infections, scientists have found. A Zika virus outbreak in Brazil in 2015 had led to widespread concern after rising incidents of microcephaly were noticed in children born to mothers infected with the virus.
Pvt doctors to assist at Bulandshahr district hospital: MP
To meet the shortage of doctors at the district hospital here, MP Bhola Singh today said those from the private sector would assist their government counterparts to deliver smooth medical services at the health facility. Due to the shortage of doctors, the Bulandshahr unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) would provide doctor's on roster-basis to the district hospital, he claimed. The hospital does not have a cardiologist for the past four years and the state government has decided to run the maternity wing on public-private partnership mode. People will get several specialised medical services in the maternity wing, Chief Medical Officer K N Tiwari said.
Industry's problems should be known to the authorities: Das
Problems faced by industries should come to the Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority's board of directors for quick solution, Chief Minister Raghubar Das said here today. He said during a meeting of the Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority, according to an official release. "Efforts are being made to attract investors. Along with this, problem faced by established industries should also come to knowledge. Solution for such problems should come by holding meetings. It will benefit both the state and the industrialists," Das said. The state government is promoting small and medium industries, the chief minister said.
Expensive gluten-free food not as healthy as believed
It has come to light that the expensive version of various food staples - the gluten-free products - are not as healthy for you as it is made to believe.A new University of Hertfordshire study has revealed that the nutrient content of the gluten-free products is not much different from regular eatables.Researchers conducting the study compared and assessed the cost and nutritional information of various food products. The premise data was collected from supermarkets and manufacturers.Eating gluten-free has become a rage among health-freaks and diet-conscious people. While many people rally the benefits of reducing gluten intake, experts advise it is not a wise course of action.In fact, people with medical conditions such as celiac disease were prescribed gluten-free essentials for their well-being.However, according to researchers, there was no apparent reason for people with no such health issues to give up gluten.The study stated, "GF [gluten-free] food is unlikely to offer ...
Why mothers' response to baby's babbling is important
Do not stop your little ones when they are babbling. According to new research, babies tend to listen to mothers' verbal languages that further helps them in learning language skills.
Now, a blood test that can screen eight cancer types
Researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that can screen eight common types of cancer long before symptoms appear.Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers said the test, called CancerSEEK is a unique non-invasive, multi-analyte test that simultaneously evaluates levels of eight cancer proteins and the presence of cancer gene mutations from circulating DNA in the blood.The blood test might help to identify the location of the cancer.Senior author Nickolas Papadopoulos said, "The use of a combination of selected biomarkers for early detection has the potential to change the way we screen for cancer and is based on the same rationale for using combinations of drugs to treat cancers."They pointed out that this molecular test is solely aimed at cancer screening and, therefore, is different from other molecular tests.The study involved 1,005 patients whose cancer -- already pre-diagnosed based on their symptoms -- was detected with an accuracy rate of about 70 percent ...
Vitamin C can turn back clock on skin ageing
Turns out, Vitamin C is much more than a go-to cold and flu warding-off ingredient. Along with a boost for your health, it works wonders on your skin.A new buzzword amongst beauty buffs, Vitamin C is the newly identified superhero in the world of anti-ageing, anti-pigmentation, and skin-toning products.According to The Independent, Vitamin C has emerged as a cult ingredient, right in the league with retinol and ceramides. It penetrates your skin and helps fight radical damage caused by the environment.Vitamin C has also been noted to fight off pigmentation, inflammation, and uneven skin tone. Its particles are also known to repair lacklustre skin.Vitamin C is also known to boost collagen, a hailed anti-ageing skincare ingredient. It is known to make skin firmer and more luminous.There are several types of Vitamin C which can be used in your skincare routine, namely - Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Ascorbate, L-Ascorbic Acid, and Ascorbyl Palmitate.However, L-Ascorbic is considered
Brain dead man gives new lease of life to five in Pondy
Five persons got a new lease of life after the organs of a 25-year-old brain dead man were harvested and transplanted on them. Suresh from this town had an accident on January 16 and sustained serious head injuries following which he was admitted to JIPMER here. Subsequently, he was declared brain dead and his family informed of it. After getting the consent of his family members, both the kidneys, liver and the two corneas were harvested on January 18, Nodal Officer of National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) in JIPMER, Sreejith Parameswaran said in a release today. Five needy patients in JIPMER got the kidneys, liver and two corneas, it said. Director of JIPMER S C Parija said all the patients who underwent transplant are recovering well.
New approach to TB vaccine offers better protection
A new vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) made using weakened form of a common Herpes virus, has been found highly effective in rhesus monkeys and is now moving toward testing in humans, scientists reveal.
Treating eczema may also alleviate asthma
Researchers have found a possible new therapy for eczema that also helps reduce the severity of asthma.
New eczema therapy reduces asthma severity in kids: study
Scientists have discovered insights for a possible new therapy for eczema that also reduces the severity of asthma in children. The findings, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, are an important next step in understanding the relationship between the two inflammatory diseases and to developing effective therapies. Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), a type of eczema of the skin, show an increased risk of developing asthma later in life. House dust mites are known culprits in the development of both AD and asthma, as exposure to the mites induces inflammation. The researchers from VIB, the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology in Belgium, created a mouse model to look further into the relationship between the two diseases. "As predicted, our test showed that house dust mite- induced skin inflammation leads to aggravated levels of allergic airway inflammation," Julie Deckers, from VIB. "Yet, to our surprise, this response significantly differs from the .
'Drinking 100% fruit juice does not affect blood sugar levels'
Drinking 100 per cent fruit juice does not increase blood sugar levels, a study has found, supporting a growing body of evidence that the drink has no significant effect on glycemic control. The findings are consistent with previous research indicating that 100 per cent fruit juice is not associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. A comprehensive data analysis quantitatively assessed the relationship between drinking 100 per cent juice and blood glucose control. Using fasting blood glucose and fasting blood insulin levels as biomarkers for diabetes risk, the systematic review and meta-analysis included 18 randomised controlled trials (RCT) to evaluate the impact of 100 per cent juice from fruits, such as apple, berry, citrus, grape, and pomegranate. Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the body is unable to respond to insulin. The first line of defense for preventing and treating Type 2 Diabetes is following a healthy lifestyle. Eating ...
Patients living alone can be safely discharged and sent home after surgery
A study has recently revealed that patients who live alone can be safely discharged and sent home from a hospital to recover from hip or knee replacement surgery.The results question the belief that patients who live alone should routinely be sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility after total joint replacement surgery before going home.Researchers said, "Patients living alone had a safe and manageable recovery when discharged directly home after total joint Arthroplasty."Andrew N. Fleischman and colleagues from The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, conducted the study.The team examined 769 patients who were discharged and sent home after one-sided total hip or knee replacement. Of these, 138 patients were living alone for the first two weeks after surgery.They compared complication rates and other important outcomes for patients who lived alone versus those who lived with others.The average age was 66 for patients who were living alone and 65 for ...
New eczema therapy may cut asthma severity in kids
Researchers have developed a possible new therapy for eczema that might also reduce severity of asthma in children.The findings, conducted by VIB (The Flanders Institute for Biotechnology), are an important step in understanding the relationship between the two inflammatory diseases and developing effective therapies.Children with Atopic Dermatitis (AD), a type of eczema of the skin, show an increased risk of developing asthma later in life.House dust mites are known culprits in the development of both AD and asthma, as exposure to the mites induces inflammation.Dr. Julie Deckers, Prof. Karolien De Bosscher and Hamida Hammad from VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research created a mouse model to look further into the relationship between the two diseases.Dr. Deckers said, "As predicted, our test showed that house dust mite-induced skin inflammation leads to aggravated levels of allergic airway inflammation.""Yet, to our surprise, this response significantly differs from the reaction .
'Key to willpower lies in believing you have it in abundance'
People who believe they have an abundant supply of self-control are more likely to feel invigorated by mentally taxing activities than people who believe their willpower is a finite resource, according to a study. Researchers believe that the secret to having ironclad willpower lies in believing that you have an unlimited supply of it. "What matters most is what we think about our willpower," said Christopher Napolitano, from the University of Illinois in the US. "When we view our willpower as limited, it's similar to a muscle that gets tired and needs rest," Napolitano said. "If we believe it is a finite resource, we act that way, feeling exhausted and needing breaks between demanding mental tasks, while people who view their willpower as a limitless resource get energised instead," he said. More than 1,100 Americans and 1,600 Europeans - including 775 Swiss and 871 German-speaking adults - participated in the study, which tested the validity of a widely used ...
Get the smear out before it conquers you (Health Tips)
According to WHO, cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of deaths from cancer in women worldwide and India accounts for a third of the deaths globally, with two women dying every 15 minutes. The cancer, which affects the opening of the uterus, can be treated effectively if detected early. Cervical cancer is commonly caused by an infection with specific high-risk types of the human papillomavirus (HPVs).
Second face transplant for Frenchman in world-first
A man whose body rejected a face transplant he received seven years ago has been given a second donor face after living nearly two months without one, French medical agencies said today. It is the first time in transplant history that doctors have replaced one donor face with another, according to Olivier Bastien of France's biomedicine agency. More than 12 years since the first-ever face graft was done, in France, it remains a high-risk procedure. A transplant can help recipients -- often victims of accidents, violence, or rare genetic disorders -- to resume basic tasks such as breathing, eating and speaking, and restores non-verbal communication through smiles and frowns. But it also means a life-long reliance on immunosuppressant medicines, to stop the body rejecting the "foreign" organ. These drugs can leave a person vulnerable to infections and cancers. It is a rare procedure with fewer than 40 operations performed to date, and at least six patients have died. The ...