Study says monkeypox may cause neurological damage, including inflammation of the brain

Monkeypox’s effect on the skin – the disfiguring rashes – and the flu-like symptoms have been well described, but few have investigated the neurological and psychiatric problems the virus might cause. There are historic reports of neurological complications in people infected with the related smallpox virus and in people vaccinatedRead More →

Can eating more processed food, despite exercise, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases?

We would like to believe that exercising regularly is our license to indulge in calorie-laden foods, but a recently-released study has burst this bubble by noting that consuming unhealthy food can increase fatal risks like cardiovascular disease risk despite exercise. The study, published in BMJ Sports Medicine, looked at recordsRead More →

Vegetarian women have 33% greater risk of hip fracture – here are three things you can do to reduce your risk

There are plenty of reasons a person might choose to go vegetarian. For example, many people are choosing plant-based diets for environmental and ethical reasons. Another major reason people choose to go vegetarian is because of the hype around its potential health benefits. ​Buy Now | Our best subscription planRead More →

Comedian Raju Srivastava suffers ‘mild heart attack’ at the gym; things to keep in mind while exercising

Popular stand-up comedian and actor Raju Srivastava, 59, suffered a “mild heart attack” while working out at a gym in New Delhi on Wednesday morning, his team confirmed to indianexpress.com. “Raju sir suffered a mild heart attack while working out. He is admitted to AIIMS, but he is doing fine.Read More →