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Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital COPD can lead to chronic hypoxia, which can impair the functioning of brain cells, giving rise to memory disorders, decreased attention, and forgetfulness. COPD also leads to derangement of sleep function and sleep disorders, where impairment of sleep further leads to lack of cognition, decreased attention, and memory. COPD …

As an essential nutrient, protein plays numerous roles in the body. It helps in building muscles, aids in fighting infections, and works to keep a person’s energy levels high throughout the day. Many people are unaware of the importance of daily protein intake, which often leads to protein deficiency. Here are 7 indicators that someone might not be getting enough …

According to the World Health Organization, over 390 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight in 2022, with a staggering 160 million living with obesity. Children who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of developing chronic health conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, which were once primarily associated with adults. The connection between childhood …

Bangalore : Salt is an integral part of our diet, yet it’s often misunderstood. While necessary for brain function, muscle activity, and nerve impulses, consuming too much salt can have serious health consequences. Striking a balance is key—excess or inadequate intake of salt can lead to issues. The recommended daily sodium intake is 2400 mg, or 6g, or one teaspoon …

Have you checked for early signs of kidney damage in diabetes? Uncontrolled diabetes can impact on major organs like Kidneys and it is important to keep a check on health records ! Yes, Diabetes affects kidneys – Look for early signs! When blood sugar levels are raised, they can harm the small blood vessels in your kidneys. These vessels are …

Obesity is now a big problem in our country both in children and adolescents. By definition of obesity, almost 35% of urban children in age group of 4-12 are found to be obese or overweight. This is largely due to wrong eating habits which are cultivated over a period of last few years due to strong commercial inputs coming from …

Among COVID19s many ripple effects, the worsening of Diabetes burden could have a greater public-health toll. The fact that, Diabetes has not only impacted the adult population, but its rising incidence among children in the age group of 13-15yrs is quite shocking.  A recent finding from ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) registry of ‘Youth Onset Diabetes’ has depicted that …

Dr. Geetanjali Gupta, Director of Technical Operations and Quality Assurance at Redcliffe Labs, said, “We at Redcliffe Labs regularly perform over 50 stringent quality checks to deliver accurate and reliable health check reports for informed decision-making. However, to reach the masses, technology plays a crucial role. It enables us to make preventive healthcare more accessible and personalized. Our Prediabetes Risk …

In women, fertility starts declining in the late 20s and early 30s, while a rapid decline is seen after 35 years of age. By the time they reach puberty the quality and quantity of eggs decreases from millions to 30,000. We can say that age is the major factor why women suffer from infertility, although today’s generational habits, hormonal imbalance …

VRAD Co., Ltd. is launching two widely recognized Korean-developed virtual reality-based simulators, NS_Core, a nursing skills education simulator, and IP_Trauma, a trauma patient care simulator, for international markets. These products support a broad range of languages, including Korean, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Kazakh, and German, with Spanish and French language support anticipated by the end of the year. NS_Core is …