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5 Bio-molecules that hold the key to reversing aging and enhancing longevity

Extending lifespan, or reversing age, took almost 7 centuries to transcend from fiction books and paintings, and reach research papers. The Science of understanding and reversing age has shown rapid progress in the past 7 decades now, and it has come to a scientific zenith, where we can claim that reversing age, might actually be possible. About, extending lifespans, science, …

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Small Bowel Cancer: Risk of Tumour Growth in Small Intestine and Ways to Curb It

Gut health is an indication of an individual’s physical wellbeing. A healthy gut maintains the body’s optimum functions. However, getting diagnosed with cancer in the intestinal region is heart-rending. Small bowel cancer is a sporadic type of cancer that starts in the – a 20 feet long tube-like structure known as the small intestine. The primary function of the small …

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Bella Vida – A Game Changer in Skin Care

A new player in the healthcare industry has come up with solutions for your family’s skincare routine. Now, say goodbye to all the skincare products that failed to meet your expectations. Bella Vida promises to solve all your skincare issues with its launch in various cities across the country. The research for these formulations was carried out by a team …

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Advantages Of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

A large number of people suffer from knee pain at different stages of life. Here, robotic knee replacement surgery can come to your rescue. Here are some of the advantages of this surgery. We live in a day and age when there are a myriad of medical advancements to allow us to live healthier, stronger and longer lives. Currently, knee …

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Steroid use in managing covid leads to a surge in Avascular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, it can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and cause the bone to collapse. The process usually takes months to years. A broken bone or dislocated joint can stop the blood flow to a section of bone. The causes include broken …

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Should You Worry About Monkeypox?

Even as most of us thought that life will be better after covid-19, it appears that another health crisis is in the making with rising cases of monkeypox. Total number of monkeypox cases are now more than 10,000, across 57 countries. Deaths have also been reported in some severe cases. As monkeypox seems to be spreading globally, just like Covid, …

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The Monsoon is here with its Rains, Disasters and Diseases

India experiences its annual monsoon season from July all the way through September. The monsoon brings with it its pleasant weather, rainy spells, and also many-many water-borne diseases! Did you know that 21% of communicable diseases are water-borne? Be it stagnated and unused or consumable, water, when contaminated, can cause ailments that can be life-threatening, to say the least. What …

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What To Do If Poisoned?

Whether it’s at home, outside or in an industrial setting, there are various ways in which one can be exposed to poisonous substances. Poisoning can occur due to swallowing a harmful product or chemical, exposure to toxic fumes or contact with the skin. Overdose of some medicines can also lead to poisoning. While it’s imperative that you seek medical help …

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Medica’s Urology Expert explains the Myths and Facts About Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH)

~ BPH causes troublesome lower urinary tract symptoms in two out of every five Indian males~ Mumbai/Kolkata, 14th June 2022: Medica Superspecialty Hospital, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, hosted a webinar titled Prostate Problems: Myths & Facts as part of their initiative to provide patients with useful information through their weekly series “Health is the ultimate wealth”. …

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How did N95s come into existence?

One of the most essential aids at present – N95 or FFP2 S Mask, has been evolving for the past century to be what it is today. Everybody must be a bit curious to know how did an advanced mask like N95 or FFP2 S mask come into existence? Back in the day, a mask was just about doing away …

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