According to a new Diabetologia study, obese, insulin-resistant adults’ sleep energy expenditure is affected by the timing of light exposure.  Therefore, optimising indoor lighting more like natural light/dark cycle may help lessen negative impacts on whole-body energy and glucose metabolism.

Oranges have tons of immune-boosting vitamin C, but they are also packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and more. Explore more of every part of the orange, from peel to the juicy fruit.

Globally, health and social systems fail to provide adequate, compassionate care for dying people and their families.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2021, the number of cesarean sections (CS) performed continues to climb worldwide, representing 21 percent of all deliveries currently, with significant variation among countries.

Hamida Begum had a history of prolonged labour of seven days when delivering her first baby – it injured her birth canal massively.

Movement is crucial to maintain a robust body. The following signs may signal that you are not moving enough:

Lasarus syndrome, or autoresuscitation, is the resumption of blood circulation after the heart has stopped beating and has failed to resuscitate despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Simply put, it is the rebirth of life after death.

Many of today’s Yellow Fever Vaccines (YFV) are live-attenuated strains of YF-17D (a virulent African strain). YFV strains with genetic mutations that differentiate them from YF-17D have resurfaced in South America in recent years. A hypothesis is explored that the recent YFV epidemic in Brazil is based at least in part on attenuation of vaccine-conferred immunity against emerging YFV strains.

Researchers of Boston Children’s Hospital and colleagues from King’s College London identified mild symptoms, lack of awareness about local test centres, and certain demographic factors as barriers to COVID-19 testing.

Several studies suggest that we should promote low-sodium, high-potassium diets — especially in patients with hypertension. Sodium restriction and generous potassium intake are associated with lower blood pressure (BP), but the ultimate effect on cardiovascular (CV)-related morbidity is unclear.

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections caused over 1.2 million lives in 2019, according to the most thorough global assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Evercare Hospital Chattogram recently launched a new Centre of Excellence for Diabetic Care & Endocrine Diseases to provide improved specialised care for diabetes and endocrine-related diseases, says a press release. The centre comprises six separate clinics: Diabetes Wellness, Obesity, Lipid, Pregnancy Diabetes & Hormone, Thyroid, and Growth & Puberty.

You may be  tired of hiding your dark spot under heavy duty foundation and concealer.  90% of people with this skin condition are women, 10% are men. 

Ginger has many health benefits if taken regularly once. The following are the advantage of having ginger regularly:

The first comprehensive analysis published in The Lancet forecasts dementia prevalence in 195 countries and territories and examines the impact of expected trends in exposure to four important risk factors—smoking, obesity, high blood sugar, and low education.

Winter can be particularly difficult for asthma patients. Cold air might cause your airways to narrow causing shortness of breath and chest tightness. Refresh your memory on how to use your asthma inhalers properly to get rapid and substantial relief, by the following steps:

The Coronavirus pandemic’s social and economic disruptions have been especially hard on leprosy patients and their families, many of whom were already vulnerable.

Oxygen is a drug, and it is being used regularly to treat patients everywhere. In general, any patient comes with Acute Asthma, Respiratory distress,

Diabetes is one of the four major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contributing to global morbidity and mortality. There are over 150 million Muslims with diabetes worldwide. So, Ramadan has a major impact on Diabetes management in the Muslim population.

In a The Lancet Planetary Health journal study, researchers looked at PM2.5 (fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) - the leading environmental risk factor for disease. Inhalation increases the risk of premature death from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, lung cancer, and lower respiratory infection.