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Smoking and Drinking Can Harm Male Fertility: Tips to Improve Sperm Quality

September 16, 2023 Editor

Health experts reveal the impact of smoking and drinking on male fertility, when should one stop smoking in order to conceive and tips to improve sperm quality According to health experts, smoking is harmful for both men and women who are trying to conceive and can cause infertility as cigarette smoking can cause reduced semen volume, decreased sperm count and also reduces the percentage of motile sperms. Hence, there should be a balance between oxidative and non oxidative levels in the body. In an interview, Dr Deepthi Bawa, Consultant in…

Sleeping late could increase your risk of diabetes by nearly 20%

September 14, 2023 Editor

Being a night owl and having an evening chronotype increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared to being an early riser, according to research. New research has suggested that being a “night owl” or having an “evening chronotype” – which means going to bed and waking up late increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared with being an early riser. Scientists found that women who have this sleep pattern are also more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles. Tianyi Huang, an associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospitals’ Channing…

The truth about Brown Sugar, Jaggery, and Honey: Are they really Healthier than White Sugar?

September 9, 2023 Editor

In modern times and amid growing dangers of sedentary lifestyle, people are becoming more conscious about what they are consuming. The ill-effects of foods like refined sugar, trans fats, and junk food are widely known and considering these foods can be turned into delicious recipes, many people look for their alternatives to reduce risk of chronic diseases. In place of sugar, many people add honey, jaggery or brown sugar, to get additional nutrients instead of empty calories. These natural alternatives are also believed to be better for blood sugar management.…

Short Naps: A quick fix for better memory, productivity, and health

August 31, 2023 Editor

Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness and well-being. But napping can come with drawbacks as well as benefits. As an orofacial pain specialist, I have extensive education in sleep medicine and how sleep impacts wellness, due mostly to the relationship between sleep and painful conditions such as headaches and facial pain. My training involved all aspects of sleep, especially sleep breathing disorders, insomnia and sleep-related movement…

5 Things to know about New Covid-19 Variant BA.2.86, says Expert

August 29, 2023 Editor

Coronavirus has been changing and evolving ever since it was first discovered in the year 2019 and became a global concern in a matter of few months. The original Covid strain soon turned into the ‘deadly Delta’ taking a huge toll across the globe. With massive vaccination drive all across India and other parts of the world, and the efforts of Covid warriors including scientists, medical practitioners, doctors, nurses, this health crisis could be curbed. As Covid transformed into a way milder Omicron variant, the symptoms became less severe and…

Early Snoring may be a Sign of future Health Problems, Study Suggests

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

Apart from a sleep disorder, snoring can be caused by a person’s lifestyle or habits. It can disrupt a person’s sleep, which can lead to other health issues. A study has raised concerns about the long-term health risks associated with night-time snoring in people below the age of 50. According to the research, young adults who snore at night are at a higher risk of having a stroke and developing heart disease later in life, according to Independent. The findings have been presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress…

Rise in Eye Flu Cases: Over 8,800 Cases Reported in Kashmir in the Last 2 Weeks

August 23, 2023 Editor

Conjunctivitis cases have increased in Kashmir as more than 8829 confirmed cases of the ‘Eye Flu’ have been reported from different parts of the Valley during the past two weeks. According to official information from the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), 8829 cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as the “eye flu” have been recorded from different areas of Kashmir during the past two weeks. Anantnag has reported the most infection cases – 1565, followed by Baramulla with 1415, Srinagar 1104, Pulwama 1439, Budgam 1004, Shopian 821, Kupwara 567, Kulgam…

Early detection and treatment key to curing cancer: Experts

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Editor

Dr Sameer Kaul says Cancer Foundation striving to take research to common people Experts on Saturday here revealed that approximately half of all cancer cases were fully treatable, enabling patients to lead normal lives post treatment. “Unlike certain lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which can only be managed and require lifelong adjustments, cancers can indeed be entirely curable,” Dr G K Rath told on the sidelines of the conference on oncology. The conference was organised by non-profit organisation – The Cancer Foundation, based in New Delhi and headed by…

Scientists race to understand new Covid variant detected in four countries

August 20, 2023 Editor

A new, highly mutated, lineage of the Covid-19 virus – BA.2.86 has been detected by public health authorities in some countries, sparking concerns of a renewed surge in infections. Since late July, one case each of BA.2.86 has been confirmed in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and three cases in Denmark. Scientists are closely monitoring the emergence of this new mutation BA.2.86, primarily because it has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently-dominant XBB.1.5 variant. While, at present, there is no evidence if this version spreads faster…

SMHS De-addiction Centre sees 75% Increase in Patient Traffic in One Year

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Editor

At SMHS, One patient walks into de-addiction centre every 12 minutes: Report The number of patients visiting OPDs in the Valley’s largest District De-addiction Centre in SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, jumped 75% to 41,110 in the year-ending March 2023, Indian Express reported. This means that one patient walked into the OPD every 12 minutes. As per the report, in the previous financial year, over 21,000 follow-up patients and 2,000 new patients had turned up at the DDC while in ’22, the number of new users has gone past 3000 and follow-up patients…