PREVENTION & WELLBEING

Breathing through your mouth at night generally results in snoring and bad breath. Many people opt to use mouth tape to try to prevent snoring, but experts say evidence to support mouth taping is lacking. While some studies show reduced snoring with mouth taping, more research is needed. It is important to assess the underlying […]

Transcript Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS: When we think about RSV, we know that it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and can lead to high hospital admission rates in affected populations. So, Flora, can you comment on the prevalence of RSV and the populations that are most at risk and what […]

Photo: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service By Charlie Bartlett, technology editor 18/09/2023 Breaking out in the small hours of Sunday morning, another lithium battery fire, this one at a UK warehouse for mobility scooters, required firefighters to be on station for more than 12 hours. Essex County fire and rescue service said yesterday that […]

Home News Nipah Virus: No New Cases In Kerala In Last 24 Hours; Check Means Of Prevention, Symptoms And Treatment Nipah Virus Cases have been seen in Kerala in the last few days causing two deaths also. According to the state government, there have been no new cases of the deadly virus in the last […]

Breathing is often overlooked, despite its fundamental importance in our daily lives. We take around 20,000 breaths a day, but few of us pay attention to the potential benefits of conscious breathing. However, breathing exercises can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost energy levels, and enhance focus at work. Breathwork, as defined by Dr. Paras […]

The modern man today finds himself on the unrelenting carousel of anxiety. Keeping him in constant company are imagined demons of stress and worry. Aware of this epidemic, researchers at the University of Bath have found a sliver of hope. Spearheaded by computer scientist Alexz Farrall, it has unveiled a shape-shifting relaxation ball, called the […]

The You Are Not Alone hike was held Sept. 10 on Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Community members could remember those they had lost, while also giving each other renewed hope in the battle against mental health challenges. Meg Soyars/Sky-Hi News Although gray skies brought a smattering of rain over YMCA-Snow Mountain Ranch on Sept. 10, […]

article top Have you ever cringed with tooth pain while enjoying a sugary treat? Likely, that’s a cavity knocking on your dental door. But don’t worry, understanding how to spot, prevent, and manage cavities with advice from your dentist can keep your smile shining. Ouch- eating a cold treat that causes sensitivity. Photo 214544478 Bad […]

Transmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public Domain National medicine regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently approved the world’s first vaccines to prevent RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, for infants and elderly adults. The disease is the leading cause of hospitalizations in children under 1, and nearly everyone […]

International Safety is a unique Ontario company that supports communities from coast to coast to coast. The events over the last few years certainly have shined a spotlight on the importance of first responders in our communities. Behind the scenes, companies like family-owned International Safety in Newmarket support this important work. Their team works […]

Amid the outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala, the state has been taking all the precautionary measures to control the spread. So far, two people have died and at least five have been infected by the virus which has high mortality rate but is less infectious. (Also read: Nipah in Kerala: Containment zones created, ICMR […]

Diastasis Recti, the separation of the abdominal muscles, is a common condition during and after pregnancy. However, there are steps you can take to minimize its occurrence and severity. Here are some tips to help expecting moms on how to preventing diastasis recti during pregnancy. Maintain Good Posture Proper posture can help reduce the strain […]

Widely-used billing codes have been updated for 2024, including new ones for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and medications, and new Spanish translations. The American Medical Association (AMA) last week released the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2024 Code Set. The update included 349 editorial changes, including 230 additions, 49 deletions and 70 revisions. With more […]

NCDC guidelines “Currently NCDC’s definition of suspected Nipah cases is very narrow,” says Randeep. As per NCDC’s guidelines, as of now, a suspected Nipah case is only a person from the affected community in Kozhikode who develops symptoms such as fever with headache, cough or shortness of breath, altered mental status or seizure. Nipah cases tend […]

CHENNAI: Due to an increase in the fever cases reported in the State, especially influenza like illness, the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has instructed all the Deputy Directors of Health Services to follow the guidelines on prevention and control of influenza Like illness and seasonal flu. Stating that seasonal Influenza may affect […]

Nipah virus cases are on a rise in Kerala, according to news reports in India. Reports also indicate that at least 706 people are on the contact list, of which 77 come in the high-risk category. The Nipah virus was first recognised in 1999 in Malaysia when there was an outbreak among pig farmers. In […]

Regular veterinary care, vaccination programs, good hygiene practices, and proper nutrition are the cornerstones of cattle disease prevention. (Image Courtesy- Unsplash) Cattle farming is an essential part of agriculture worldwide, providing us with meat, milk, and various by-products. However, like all […]

Clinical symptoms found in individuals who got the Nipah infection in Kozhikode, where two individuals have died and four others are going through treatment, are different this time from the complications seen in past outbreaks, said the specialist leading the group treating the four patients. All the cases seen this year mainly show […]