Health Update

Why ‘Mpox’ Declared A Global Emergency? Its Causes And Symptoms Explained

Mpox has once again been declared a global health emergency, marking the second time since 2022 that the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued this highest level of alert. The virus is spreading rapidly across Africa, raising concerns about its potential to spread to other continents. The WHO's announcement on...

Alzheimer Can Be Positively Impacted Through Diet: Research

In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: History and Present Understanding. The role of nutrition in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease...

Your Energy Drink Could Be Linked With Cardiac Arrest, Here’s Why?

Energy drinks can be a lifesaver when you’re working on something and want to keep your energy levels high enough to meet the required pace. Whether working out in the gym or pulling an all-nighter to meet a deadline, energy drinks are a go-to solution to stay energized and awake....

World Schizophrenia Awareness day 2024: Common Myths And Symptoms Of The Mental Health Disorder

Every year 24th May marks the occassion of World Schizophrenia Day. Observed across the globe, the day is dedicated to raising awareness regarding one of the most stigmatised and stereotyped mental health disorder. Schizophrenia is estimated to affect approximately 20 million people worldwide and is a disorder that is characterised...

What Is Naegleria fowleri, The Brain Eating Amoeba That Took The Five-Year-Old Girl’s Life?

A five-year-old girl hailing from the Malappuram district in Kerala was recently reported to have succumbed to a brain infection that was caused by a bacteria called Naegleria fowleri. It is also commonly referred to as the "brain-eating amoeba." According to reports, the young girl had been under medical attention...

Rare Disorder: Man’s Body Releases Alcohol, Keeps Him Dizzy All Day

In a courtroom on Monday, a Belgian man faced a dismissal of his drink-driving charge due to an extraordinary metabolic condition that triggers alcohol production within his body. This 40-year-old demonstrated the presence of auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare disorder causing fermentation of stomach carbohydrates, elevating ethanol levels in the...