In what ways do females face a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's than their male counterparts?

The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which causes memory loss and other cognitive symptoms. It is a chronic illness with no known cure, though symptoms can be treated with medication in the meantime. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of diseases and syndromes charac...

Ignoring a white tongue, difficulty swallowing, or other symptoms of dry mouth can have serious consequences.

According to Ayurveda expert Dr. Dimple Jangda, while dehydration, mouth breathing, smoking, and old age are common reasons, it can also be the result of some medications or a sign of a more serious ailment. Your mouth may feel dry on a regular basis for a number of reasons, the most common of wh...

The initial shipment of Pfizer's Covid-19 pills has arrived in South Korea.

On Thursday, Pfizer started shipping its antiviral Covid-19pills to South Korea for use on individuals with moderate or severe symptoms. To combat what could be another outbreak of diseases caused by the highly contagious omicron variety, health officials have hailed the Paxlovid pills as a poten...

Learning to Manage Nicotine Withdrawal

Physical symptoms, such as headache and nausea, and emotional problems, such as irritation, anxiety, and sadness, can make it difficult to quit smoking. An specialist on smoking cessation provided advice for managing nicotine withdrawal symptoms, so it is possible to quit. Courage to Quit program...

Covid Infection and Symptoms needs less time with Newer Variants

Due to greater potential to those who are infected may unintentionally spread the virus far and wide, the virus can reproduce inside the person before exhibiting any symptoms, it is difficult to stop.

Compared to other respiratory infection Covid-19 has destructive characteristics and i...

4 Lions have tested positive for Covid-19 at a zoo in Singapore

According to reports, four Asiatic lions have been tested positive in a zoo in Singapore. These lions have been infected after coming in contact with the infected staff.

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• Four lions test positive in a zoo
• The Wildlife Group ha...

THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER SEARCH YOUR SYMPTOMS ONLINE

We live in the times where we feel we have answers for every question. One thing that has empowered everyone lies in their pocket. Yes, internet, it is internet which has power to answer each one of your questions, including all your health related issues. While it may sound very convenient, but ...

SOUTH KOREA FACING ACUTE ICU BED SCARCITY FOR CRITICAL COVID-19 PATIENTS

• Korea is facing an acute shortage of intensive care unit beds (ICU) as the country has seen a sharp rise in the number of daily new COVID-19 infections.
• Central and local governments are using painstaking efforts to come up with fast countermeasures. This includes Seoul City th...

HOSPITALS STIFLE AN ALARM AS BEDS FALL SHORT IN SEOUL

• Public health authorities said Tuesday that freedom in bed allocation was key to preventing deficiencies, as beds fill up with patients at Seoul hospitals.
• The plan on organizing the health care system capacity came as novel coronavirus cases swell again in the country, with th...

COVID RESEARCH: PROGRESSION OF SYMPTOMS & IMMUNITY

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Even as the pandemic enters its 8th month of raging death and infections, researchers in the University of Southern California studied sample data to figure out the most common way that the coronavirus infection progresses.

The sample data was from China that had d...

SHIGA UNIVERSITY SUCCEEDS IN REPLICATING COVID-19 GENERATING SYMPTOMS IN MACAQUES

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• Shiga University succeeds in replicating COVID-19 generating symptoms in Macaques.
• The team of researchers is led by Professor Yasushi Ito, specializing in Pathology.
• The work is said to contribute to the early developme...

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AFFECTS THE BRAIN CLAIMS A STUDY

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• According to a study published in ScienceDaily, the anxiety witnessed by COVID-19 patients is linked to the impact of virus on the brain

• The study says it has enough evidences that prove this virus is capable of traveling to the central nervous system ...

SIMPLE STEPS TO PREVENT COVID-19 INFECTION

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• Ever since COVID-19 hit the globe, the fear of catching the virus has been haunting minds.
• The infection can be prevented by following few simple tips.
• Here are some tips to be followed.

COVID-...

TEXAS REPORTED RECORD COVID-19 FATALITIES IN A DAY

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• Texas has reported the highest single day spike of the COVID-19 cases.
• The number of hospitalizations was also increased.
• This spike is more because of the reopening as the state is all gearing up for restarting the economy.

CDC: 3 NEW SYMPTOMS TO DETECT A CORONA VIRUS INFECTION

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• New symptoms added to the list of existing ones 
• Research may throw-up more such information 

The current pandemic caused by the coronavirus first made its appearance in China in November 2019. It was a new virus from the ...

CHINESE MAN DIES OF KOREA ORIGINATED HANTAVIRUS : US KNEW ABOUT THE VIRUS

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• Hantavirus is spread by rodents via their wastes
• There is no cure or vaccine for it
• Hantavirus is usually not transmitted amongst humans

China the epicentre of the fatal coronavirus that is still ravaging the world has now repo...

SYMPTOMS AS FACED BY CORONA VIRUS PATIENTS

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• Flue like signs are common
• Ears get clogged 
• Lungs feel uneasy while breathing

Those who recovered from coronavirus are the living storytellers of their ordeal. Though studies have been carried out and the Chinese re...

CORONA VIRUS INFECTION: SYMPTOMS REVEALED BY A STUDY IN WUHAN

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• The study carried out in 140 hospitals of Wuhan fighting the virus
• A pattern in age and pre-existing health conditions found

With the COVID-19 virus killing people every day and health workers handling infected patients d...

CAUSES OF MENTAL FOG

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-At times we tend to feel totally uninspired.

-There are many health conditions possibly causing these mental blockages.

-The best advise will always be given by your doctor.

Your state of mind plays an importan...

KNOW IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM PTSD AND FIND OUT THE BEST TREATMENT OPTIONS

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-Experiencing something traumatic is painful.

-You are at higher risk of getting PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).

-There are various therapies like Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tackle the issue.

E...