By Violet Li Monash Health has been trialling a new treatment for a form of familial motor neurone disease (MND) which has the potential to reduce nerve damage and slow disease progression. Tofersen gained accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2023, making it the first approved treatment for a […]

An 11-year-old boy was diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) after having symptoms that included a hard-to-treat headache, low appetite, fever, and shortness of breath, according to a case report from Nepal. His symptoms underscore the need for a “multidisciplinary approach … for aHUS due to its rarity and potential severity,” the researchers wrote […]

KOCHI: The intervention of a Kochi-based hepatologist saved the life of a passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Kochi to Mumbai on January 14. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, a senior hepatologist at the Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, intervened when a fellow passenger experienced breathing difficulties due to low oxygen levels and high blood pressure. Despite […]

59 The RingConn Smart Ring, unveiled at CES 2024, represents an innovation in the field of wearable devices, aiming to revolutionize health and fitness monitoring. Unlike competing products like the Oura Ring and Ultrahuman Ring Air, the RingConn is available for $279 and doesn’t require a monthly subscription to access its features. RingConn is a […]

Nasal Breathing Could Lower Blood Pressure, Study Finds In a revelation that could mark a shift in cardiovascular health paradigms, a new study has uncovered the potential health benefits of nasal breathing. Published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, the research highlights how nasal breathing, especially at rest, could result in […]

Dramatic represention of Indoor Air Pollution (Credits: Mohammad Faisal x Microsoft Copilot Designer) India tops global indoor air pollution chart with highest annual PM 2.5 levels, reveals Global Dyson Study highlighting that India’s fight against pollution isn’t limited to outdoors. As per the results of Dyson’s first Global Connected Air Quality Data project, India exceeds […]

Tonal is an A.I.-powered home gym with a digital weights system that intuitively adapts to your strength level, ensuring personalisation, efficiency and effectiveness. Tonal tapped creative agency Omelet to develop an integrated campaign that brings to life the strength training system’s unique, designed-for-you technology for new customers. Unlike many strength training products, Tonal grows with […]

Pet safety: How to keep pets safe during winter Keep your pets warm during the cold weather with these tips. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY If you see a cat roaming around in the freezing cold hitting Oklahoma this week, should you call someone? If your neighbor left their dog tied up outside, can you report it? […]

IITian Retires at 29 | Image:LinkedIn New Delhi: At 24, an age when many are still pondering their life goals, Daniel George, an IITian thought of an early retirement. Having recently secured a position at Google following a successful summer internship, he enjoyed a substantial annual salary package of $265,000 (approximately Rs 2.2 crore). After […]

The best possible preparation for a new hip or knee joint is prehabilitation, the “pre-recovery” that takes place weeks before the surgery through education, health checks, and training. Stephan Kirschner, MD, president of the German Arthroplasty Society (AE), explained what good prehabilitation should look like and the benefits it can bring at the online press […]

Samsung is working on technology that uses the Wi-Fi router in your home to measure the number of breaths you take per minute. Measuring your heart rate and breathing rate is relatively commonplace these days. Your fitness tracker or smartwatch is laden with optical heart rate, accelerometers, and pulse oximetry sensors that can accurately measure […]

In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have found that coherent breathing, a popular relaxation technique, may not be more effective than a placebo in reducing stress or improving mental health. The findings, emerging from one of the largest and most robustly controlled trials in this area, suggest that the benefits of coherent […]

During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most risk, however, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be very serious. Alcohol makes people more susceptible to hypothermia as it affects their ability to regulate their own body […]

Rockville, Md. (January 17, 2024)—More than half of adults living in the U.S. label themselves as “mouth breathers”—breathing primarily through an open mouth. However, according to new research published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, breathing through the nose leads to several benefits, including lower blood pressure and […]

Dense fog was witnessed in several places leading to delays in flights across India (Photo credit: PTI) New Delhi: Persisting thick fog during the season has reduced the visibility to almost zero. While this is not really a lay-man’s problem, the flights are facing bigger gaps in the timings. With delay in flights, several incidence […]

Physical activity is any physical movement that requires the expenditure of energy. This includes everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and doing household chores, as well as more structured exercise like running, swimming, or lifting weights. It is not limited to exercise or strenuous exercise, but includes any form of exercise that involves muscle work […]

On the night of January 14, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, a passenger aboard an Akasa Air flight from Kochi to Mumbai, played a vital role in aiding a fellow traveler who was struggling with difficulty breathing, attributed to critically low oxygen levels and high blood pressure. Getty How he saved a life mid-air Reflecting on […]

Picture courtesy of Sanook An 80 year old Indian man who was pronounced dead, came back to life on the way to his last rites. The extraordinary event unfolded on January 13 in Karnal City, India, when the ambulance carrying the body of Darshan Singh Bar, fell into a pothole on the road. Bar’s grandson, […]

Introduction Wearable technology has revolutionized the way we approach health and fitness, and Fitbit watches stand at the forefront of this digital transformation. Far beyond mere timekeeping devices, Fitbit watches have evolved into sophisticated companions that seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, empowering us to achieve our wellness goals with unparalleled precision and insight. From […]

TIMONIUM, Md. (Jan. 16, 2024) – Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces that its Wheaton club is now open at 2201 Randolph Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902. Located in the Glenmont Shopping Center, the 28,919-square-foot space […]

















