Researchers have found that long-term exposure to air pollution can significantly reduce the benefits and protective effect of regular exercise on lowering the risk of death over a period. The study, published in journal BMC Medicine, examined over 1.5 million adults over 10 years across countries. "Toxic air can...block the benefits of exercise, although not eliminate them," a researcher said.
Teenagers in Delhi are far more likely to be obese and affected by respiratory illnesses than their peers in Kottayam and Mysuru, with a new study linking the capital’s severe air pollution to both higher body weight and poorer lung health. Overall, 39.8% of adolescents in Delhi were overweight or obese, compared with 16.4% in the two southern cities.
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On World Movement Disorders Day, Dr Mansi Shah of Wockhardt Hospitals highlights the need for awareness, early diagnosis, and advanced treatments like deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin therapy, tailored medications, and multidisciplinary rehab to improve quality of life for patients with tremors, dystonia, tics, ataxia, and other movement disorders.
Curcumin in turmeric may help reduce insulin resistance and slightly lower glucose through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. But mixing turmeric with ghee cannot replace insulin therapy. There is no clinical evidence supporting this claim, as confirmed by Dr Durga, making proper medical treatment essential for diabetes management.
US cardiologist Dr Jack Wolfson said subtle symptoms like dry or itchy skin, frequent headaches, digestive issues, unexplained aches, and poor sleep may signal early heart trouble. He explained these signs often reflect inflammation, blood vessel stress or gut-heart links. Wolfson urged people not to ignore these everyday discomforts, saying “the body whispers before it screams.”
Curtin University has launched a $1 million NHMRC-funded study to explore how HPV vaccination can reduce anal cancer risk among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. The project will involve more than 1,800 participants across WA and NSW, testing self-sampling HPV screening and addressing barriers to vaccination and early detection.
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Young Indians are increasingly being diagnosed with stomach cancer, warns Dr Niti Raizada. Poor diet, processed foods, H. pylori infection, irregular eating, and lifestyle habits are key drivers. Vague early symptoms often delay diagnosis. Dr Raizada stresses timely screening, endoscopy, and early medical attention to improve outcomes.
Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, in partnership with the Maldives' Aasandha scheme, provides affordable multi-speciality care to over 600 Maldivian patients each year. Popular services include robotic spine and orthopaedic surgeries. With language support, travel assistance, and an AI-based wellness tool, the hospital ensures smooth and advanced treatment access.
IIT Delhi researchers, led by Prof Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh, have developed mosquito-repellent detergents in powder and liquid forms. Using the "hand-in-cage" test, fabrics washed with these detergents showed a sharp reduction in mosquito landings. The active components bind to fibers, making textiles unattractive to mosquitoes and helping prevent bites.
Back pain is usually harmless, but experts warn it can sometimes signal serious conditions like pancreatic cancer. Surgeons say persistent or unexplained upper back or abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, digestive changes, or worsening pain at night should never be ignored. Early medical evaluation is vital because pancreatic cancer is often detected late.
