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All you need to know about Chikungunya

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According to recent news reports, there has been a spurt in the number of patients in Mumbai who have shown Chikungunya symptoms. Though other cities are reeling under the twin assault of vector-borne diseases, the numbers are nowhere as high in our city. Chikungunya has reportedly led to around 20 deaths in the Captial. So, what is this disease about? What all can we do to prevent it? We spoke to senior physician Dr Vijay D’Silva and the president of Association of Hospitals, Dr PM Bhujang to find out more……

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Ahmedabad hospitals need to be cured?

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Ahmedabad hospitals need to be cured? While city hospitals are flooded with cases of dengue and malaria, the premises of the same are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. On Saturday, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued notices to seven hospitals in the city for prevalence of mosquito breeding sites on their premises. Fines to the tune of Rs 3,000 was also collected from these hospitals. “Prevalence of mosquito breeding sites at hospitals is a serious issue, as patients with all kinds of illnesses visit the premises, or are admitted there. Their immunity…

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7 Food Facts You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

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These days, people have become increasingly aware of their need to lead a healthier lifestyle. This often means consciously making better choices throughout the day. When it comes to nutrition, much has been said on the subject, from mere hearsay to evidence-based research. Differentiating between the two can sometimes pose a challenge. So here are seven food facts for you, backed by research, many of which have been traditionally known in different cultures but only recently validated by science.1. Some Fats are Good While saturated and trans fats should be…

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Chikungunya Symptoms And All You Need To Know

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While the capital city, along with many parts of the country, grapples with the rising instances of dengue, experts signal the outbreak of another mosquito-transmitted disease – chikungunya. The infection is caused by the chikungunya virus which is passed to humans by two species of mosquito of the genus Aedes: A. albopictus and A. aegypti. Since 2004, the disease has occurred in outbreaks in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines it as, “A mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in…

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Women need proper Zzzs while men can get away with napping

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Does too little sleep leave you feeling groggy and not your male partner? Turns out, you’re not alone in this particular battle of the sexes. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute analysed the sleep patterns of 160 adults to consider how sleep affects intellectual capacity and found that getting a good night’s sleep boosts women’s brain power, while men benefit from shorter naps, the Independent reported. The researchers monitored the cohort’s sleep patterns, as well as performing intelligence tests on them to assess their reasoning and problem solving skills, Mail…

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9 Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar You Need to Pay Attention to

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Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can be quite a dangerous condition. It is common among people who have diabetes and can occur even if you are managing it well. Hypoglycemia happens when the amount of blood glucose (the sugar in your blood) drops to a very low level, affecting your body’s normal functioning. This is often defined as a blood-sugar level below 70 mg/dl. A 2015 study published in the Journal Plos One shows that hypoglycemia is more common in people with type 2 diabetes or those who…

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