Category: Health

Meditation for Mind and Body: Boost Health and Reduce Stress

Meditation is a practice embraced for thousands of years, originating from diverse ancient traditions and cultures. It involves training the mind to focus and redirect thoughts, often leading to calmness and clarity. Various forms exist, including mindfulness, transcendental, guided visualization, and Zen meditation. Each approach enhances self-awareness, promotes relaxation,...

DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune Successfully Manages Rare Bilateral Pheochromocytoma in 28-Year-Old Patient

 Pune, Mar 07: DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, successfully managed a rare and complex case of bilateral pheochromocytoma in a 28-year-old female patient through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach involving endocrinology, urology, laparoscopic surgery, anesthesia and critical care teams. The patient initially presented with hypertension and diabetes and was...

Scientists Discover How Key Immune Cells Protect the Prostate

LA Jolla, CA, Apr 07: More than 35,000 men in the United States die from prostate cancer each year. Now, a new study reveals the immune cell weaponry we might use to save lives. Researchers have discovered that the immune system’s T cells can travel to the prostate to...

AIIMS Delhi Introduces Virtual Reality Facility to Enhance Medical Training

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi has introduced a state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) training centre aimed at enhancing medical education and clinical training for students. The new facility uses immersive VR technology to simulate real-life medical scenarios, allowing students to practice procedures and decision-making in a controlled, risk-free...

Harnessing the Power of Sound: Mantras, Nature, and the Human Voice

Sound is more than a sensory experience it is a profound force capable of influencing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this exploration, we delve into three essential sources of sound energy sacred mantras, the natural world, and the human voice, revealing how each can enhance our...

Do Older Adults Need to Take Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements

 Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, a senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, explains:As we enter our 50s, it’s time to reassess our intake of calcium, which helps mitigate bone loss, and vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium. That’s because women...

New Reform Bill to Simplify Rules and Support Growth in Healthcare Sector

New Delhi: The Jan Vishwas Bill is expected to bring significant relief to India’s healthcare ecosystem by reducing regulatory pressure and encouraging smoother operations across the sector, according to the Ministry. The Bill focuses on decriminalising minor offences and replacing them with civil penalties, a move that could greatly...

Father’s Tobacco Use May Raise Children’s Diabetes Risk Mouse Study Finds Link Between Father’s Nicotine Exposure and Offspring’s Metabolism

New research from the University of California, Santa Cruz suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure prior to conception may influence how his offspring process sugar, potentially increasing their risk of developing metabolic disorders such as Diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, highlights how paternal...