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They are not tranquilizers or mood elevators. (Representational Image/ By Arrangement)

Chill Pills; Beta-blockers help fight stage fright

A commonly-prescribed medication for cardiac problems is being used by celebs and others to calm down

27 April 2022 2:31 AM IST

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has revealed that she has suffered from migraines on and off the court for nearly 20 years. (By Arrangement)

Migraine on the rise

A new study finds that 52% of the global population is affected by headaches every year

26 April 2022 12:05 AM IST

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Over 17L people contracted HIV in India in last 10 yrs by unprotected...

Among the states, Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of such cases of HIV transmission at 3,18,814

24 April 2022 1:33 PM IST

Pavan Kumar prints tens of thousands of calendars a year with addresses of major blood banks in the two states, their phone numbers, the names of blood donors, and their phone numbers too. AFP

Blood donations normalise in AP after long hiatus

The donors had become inactive during the three waves of Covid-19 pandemic

24 April 2022 8:12 AM IST

Trichotillomania is hair loss from the repeated urge to pull or twist the hair until it breaks off. (by Arrangement)

Hair-raising problem

Pulling out your hair is a recognized medical problem, not a sign of frustration

24 April 2022 3:11 AM IST

Health and family welfare director called for taking up more awareness on the Arogya Asara scheme among the pregnant women to help them avail such a scheme. (Representational Image/ AP)

Few deliveries at AP PHCs irk health director

The director held a video conference with district medical and health officers, district immunisation officers and...

24 April 2022 2:26 AM IST

IPF is a chronic disease in which the lungs become increasingly scarred and unable to function. (Photo: ANI)

Rigid bronchoscopy saves two precious lives

Dr. Gutta Lokesh and Dr. Uday Kiran performed the surgeries

22 April 2022 12:52 AM IST

While the consequences of climate change on health have been researched over the years and widely accepted, its impact on mental health is not yet well-established or studied adequately but the situation is changing. (By Arrangement)

Coping with mental health in times of global warming

Vagaries of the weather can have a bearing on mental wellbeing & here are some ways to cope, while doing our bit to slow...

22 April 2022 12:43 AM IST

Namita Piparaiya, yoga and ayurveda lifestyle specialist and founder, Yoganama. (Twitter)

Cloudy to Clear

Adult brains can be taught new tricks â€” yogic exercises help new experiences and learnings to transform cognitive...

21 April 2022 2:16 AM IST

Seaweeds (macro algae) have been put to multifarious uses, especially, in the food, agro and pharma sectors. (Representational Image / By Arrangement)

Seaweed, the wonder aquatic plant

With re-emphasis on seaweed farming and research, Indian scientists have come up with several beneficial uses of the...

20 April 2022 12:57 AM IST

A cardiac arrest causes the patient to collapse and their survival depends on the bystanders. (By Arrangement)

Warning signs from the body should never be ignored

Dr Rajeev Menon, clinical director of the department of cardiology, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, explains these terms

18 April 2022 12:59 AM IST

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Gluten Intolerance: A rising problem

Until a few decades ago, Celiac Disease was regarded as uncommon, but now it is considered a major health problem...

15 April 2022 4:28 AM IST