Heat leads to increased sweating and potential dehydration, straining the cardiovascular system. The loss of electrolytes through sweat can also impair heart function
Even if you feel that you are keeping yourself cool by showering frequently, it is quite superficial and counterproductive to your cause. said Dr Sukriti Bhalla.
Medical treatments for cancer are advancing very rapidly. Survival rates are improving greatly and some cancers are now being managed more as long-term chronic diseases rather than illnesses that will rapidly claim a patient's life.
Many of the components of the brain are, in fact, working close to the top of their temperature ranges, meaning that small increases in temperature or humidity may mean they stop working so well together.
Raw milk, while popular among certain consumers for its perceived health benefits, carries inherent risks, including the potential for transmitting infectious diseases.
This is especially concerning in a country like India, according to Dr Bharathi Kumar, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, as we're increasingly becoming dependent on ultra-processed foods.
It's important to note that this positive outlook comes amidst concerns about a rare blood clotting side effect called Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)
It is essential to prevent the infection of this variant, by following Covid-appropriate steps of practicing social distancing, masking, and hand sanitising, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai
Cancer was generally regarded as an incurable disease, and so it was feared. Some people with cancer, such as the poet Silius Italicus (26-102 AD), died by suicide to end the torment.
"Even though this appears to be a rare side effect," doctor stated, "patients should be made fully aware of this risk before undergoing the procedure."
This study highlighted the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by children living in high-altitude regions of India.
