Life, Health, 2nd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 02 Dec 2017

Life, Health, 02 Dec 2017

The take-home message for patients is that this practice is safe if done appropriately. (Photo: Pixabay)

‘Overlapping’ neurosurgery not tied to higher complication or death rates

One aspect of surgery the study didn’t address is patient consent.

02 Dec 2017 2:15 PM

Our systems are not designed to allow for meaningful conversations that may take some time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors rarely discuss end-of-life care for chronic lung conditions

The most important part of the conversation is taking the time to hear what a patient has to say.

02 Dec 2017 2:01 PM

Head and neck cancer patients who smoke and also drink may be creating more problems for themselves than they realize. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking, drinking worsen prognosis for head and neck cancers

Worldwide, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the seventh most common type of cancer.

02 Dec 2017 1:15 PM

Specialists recommend increasing community awareness and emphasizing the health risks associated with coloured-powder. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hindu tradition of throwing ‘Holi’ colours may carry health risks

Wear sunglasses, swim goggles and/or a hat with a brim to enjoy yourself without worry!

02 Dec 2017 12:59 PM

This experiment caused significant improvements in most quality of life dimensions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zumba dance may help improve quality of life

A Zumba-based fitness programme can improve the quality of life, emotional well being in university workers who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

02 Dec 2017 12:19 PM

The discovery could lead to new treatments for a host of degenerative diseases of the retina. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish oil may be helpful for older people to protect eye sight

A chemical found in fish oil boosts the daily survival of cells critical to eyesight protecting against age-related vision loss.

02 Dec 2017 12:07 PM

Eating more than 20g a day didn't have any more benefits than simply eating the one handful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating nuts can keep heart disease at bay

Who knew "pass the peanut" would actually be good for your heart.

02 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

This comes just months after a previous study found that cheese could hold the keys to a longer life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating cheese every day could slash the risk of stroke, heart attack

There is a link between the fat and calcium which makes the fat less digestible.

02 Dec 2017 11:48 AM

High levels of neuroticism put people at risk for depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extroverts at low risk of depression: study

Neuroticism is the tendency to experience different negative emotions and to react strongly to stress.

02 Dec 2017 11:15 AM

Low back pain is an extremely common problem that affects at least 80 per cent of the population at some point in their lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

This 10-minute treatment provides relief from back pain

A compressed and herniated disk, in which the rubbery cushion between vertebrae impinges on and irritates nearby nerves.

02 Dec 2017 11:10 AM

HIV directly impacts brain in early stages: Study

It has long been known that many people with HIV also experience negative cognitive symptoms, such as depression and forgetfulness.

02 Dec 2017 11:04 AM

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