Health and Wellness

When the old lose their way, the family suffers

When the old lose their way, the family suffers

There is no government policy or support for patients with Alzheimer's. Caregivers find it difficult to handle their elders without…

September 19, 2022

Silence! Healing is in progress

Retreat, withdraw, and pause to break the shackles of pain and manage stress. There are healers who can help you…

September 13, 2022

Pressure that kills

Hypertension, by definition, means an increase in blood pressure and the guidelines have recently changed. Anyone with a blood pressure…

September 9, 2022

Say it out loud!

Instead of hiding their problem, stammerers have started making an open declaration to their listeners about their condition – and…

September 8, 2022

For Alzheimer’s patients, ‘rapid’ and ‘safer’ diagnosis in store

The new diagnosis involves injecting a fluorescent chemical that specifically attaches itself to the amyloid plaque and assessing the change…

September 1, 2022

Is that an ECG in your pocket?

With burgeoning cases of heart attacks these days, heart health has become a priority. In these unpredictable times, a startup…

August 30, 2022

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that is commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

August 29, 2022

Blue light exposed!

Prolonged exposure to digital screens is now affecting the skin, eyes and activating genes that cause inflammation. While less screen…

August 27, 2022

World of stigma, ‘savior’ pills and conflicting studies: Depression survivors living a life on edge

At a time when a plethora of stigma persists around antidepressants, conflicting research studies are increasingly leaving survivors with more…

August 27, 2022

Tomato Flu poses ‘serious’ threat to young children if not controlled: Lancet study

Tomato flu has been reported in 82 children younger than five years by local Kerala government hospitals as of July…

August 27, 2022