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This new drug can reduce post-childbirth bleeding and save lives, says WHO

July 5, 2018 Loknath Dasand, bleeding, Can, Drug, lives, New, post-childbirth, reduce, Save, Says, This, Who

Excessive bleeding following childbirth is one of the major causes of death in several countries. Approximately 70,000 women die every year because of post-partum haemorrhage, which also increases the risk of babies dying within a month. “Despite substantial reductions in maternal mortality, hemorrhage continues to be the largest direct cause of maternal death, accounting for 6,61,000 deaths worldwide between 2003 and 2009. More than 70% of hemorrhagic deaths occur post partum, and most are due to uterine atony, which results from poor contraction of the uterus after childbirth,” mentions the…

This anti-clot drug could reduce stroke risk too

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasanti-clot, Could, Drug, reduce, Risk, Stroke, This, Too

A drug to treat bleeding may benefit some stroke patients as well, according to a study. The research, led by experts at The University of Nottingham, found that giving tranexamic acid (TXA) to people who had experienced intracerebral haemorrhage reduced the number of deaths in the early days following the stroke. It also found that both the amount of bleeding in the brain and number of associated serious complications were lower in the patients who had received the TXA treatment. However, the trial found no difference in the number of…

Dark chocolates are your best friends, they reduce stress, improve memory

April 28, 2018 Loknath DasAre, Best, chocolates, Dark, friends, Improve, Memory:, reduce, Stress, they, Your

If you’ve been binging on chocolates, no need to stop now. For long, multiple studies have confirmed beyond doubt that the dark variety of chocolates are among the superfoods you must include in your daily diet. Whether you are trying to lose weight or want to stay fit, make chocolates your best friend. Now, according to a new study, they have bigger health benefits: Eating dark chocolates can cut down on your stress levels, make you happier, and improve your memory and immunity. It is the first time the effect of…

Soak up the sun. It can reduce risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis

March 17, 2018 Loknath DasCan, developing, It, Multiple, of, reduce, Risk, Sclerosis, Soak, Sun, The, Up

People living in areas which receive more of the Sun’s rays are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life, says a study. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibres and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of your body. Ultimately, the disease can cause the nerves themselves to deteriorate or become permanently damaged, according to the Mayo Clinic in the US. The findings published in the journal Neurology suggest that adequate exposure to the Sun in childhood and…

One Or More Sweet Beverage Daily By Either Partner May Reduce Chances of Pregnancy

February 15, 2018 Loknath DasBeverage, by, chances, Daily, Either, May, More, of, One, or, partner, Pregnancy?, reduce, sweet

Those trying their chances at pregnancy take note. According to a latest study, one or more sugar sweetened beverage everyday by either partner may significantly bring down the couple’s chances of pregnancy. “We found positive associations between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and lower fertility, which were consistent after controlling for many other factors, including obesity, caffeine intake, alcohol, smoking, and overall diet quality,” said Elizabeth Hatch, from Boston University in the US. “Couples planning a pregnancy might consider limiting their consumption of these beverages, especially because they are also related…

Binge Watching TV May Reduce Your Sperm Count By 35 Percent: Dietary Tweaks To Manage Your Sperm Count

January 16, 2018 Loknath Das35%, Binge, by, Count, Dietary, Manage, May, Percent, reduce, Sperm, to, TV?, Tweaks, Watching, Your

Dear men. Your habit of watching TV more than 5 hours a day could drastically bring down your sperm count by a whopping 35 percent according to a latest study. According to the study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The findings also revealed that Male TV addicts were found to have 38 percent lower sperm count than those who had a less sedentary lifestyle. TV addiction could be attributable to eating high-calorie junk food and laziness in their impact on the sperm count, said the researchers. …