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Insomnia affects nearly 37% of older adults NEW DELHI: Doctors routinely check blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. But they rarely ask a question that may be just as important: how well are you sleeping? As the world marked World Sleep Day on March 13, experts warned that sleep disorders may be affecting millions of Indians…
Thyroid issues show up in women far more often than in men, and if you look around any office or WhatsApp group, you’ll hear the same story again and again. Someone’s always tired. Weight is creeping up or down for no clear reason. Hair is falling like crazy. Periods are off. Mood is all over…
NEW DELHI: Minoxidil, a widely used over-the-counter drug to treat hair loss, has been linked to unintended exposure in infants and a large number of eye-related side effects, according to a global safety analysis that has flagged dozens of baby-related cases and more than 1,600 eye disorder reports worldwide.Researchers identified more than 45 reports of…
Sleep is necessary for repair, emotional stability, and general living standards, particularly for cancer patients. However, sleep disorders are so frequent among cancer patients that almost half of those undergoing diagnosis or treatment are affected. The alterations in the body brought about by tumours, the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, or drugs, as well as…
Cancer of the prostate has become the leading cause of cancer diagnoses among males in the United Kingdom. Its treatment, therefore, is not without its challenges. To slow cancer growth, one of the most popular treatment methods is androgen deprivation therapy, or hormone therapy. It is a therapy that lowers testosterone levels. However, this therapy…
Scientists have known for a long time that psychiatric disorders overlap with each other. During their lifetime, many individuals are diagnosed with multiple conditions, and symptoms that are common to various diagnostic categories often intertwine. The mystery that remained was the reason for such a phenomenon. The study of the CDG3 from the Psychiatric Genomics…
Thyroid hormones are crucial for regulating metabolism and maintaining the health of skin, hair, and nails. They support skin development, stimulate hair growth, regulate sebum production, and aid in wound healing. Imbalances in thyroid hormone levels, whether from underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid function, can lead to noticeable changes in the skin, hair, and…
Eating disorders are a prevalent mental health condition affecting millions, with subtle signs often going unnoticed. Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph highlights key indicators like pushing food around, needing to ‘work off’ meals, rapid eating, and laxative use. Early recognition and medical attention are crucial for individuals struggling with these patterned behaviors around food. What is…
What if the very internal system that is meant to protect us, our body, our organs, starts to turn against us? That’s right! With the sharp rise in Autoimmune diseases in the world, launching attacks on our joints, muscles and organs, our own bodily cells mistake them for intruders and the immune system starts to…
Mental health problems are not limited to younger people; they are increasingly common among older adults, too. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that nearly one in five people aged 55 and above living in the community had a mental health disorder recorded by their GP. The findings highlight how…
