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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…

Vitamin pills are bad for heart and have no health benefits, says study

May 31, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Bad, Benefits, for, Have, Health, Heart, No, pills, Says, Study, Vitamin

The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, a study has found. Researchers from the St Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Canada conducted a systematic review of existing data and single randomised control trials published in English from January 2012 to October 2017. They found that multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C – the most common supplements – showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death. Generally, vitamin and…

Experience nightmares? Congratulations, you are more creative, says science!

April 6, 2018 Loknath DasAre, Congratulations, creative, Experience, More, nightmares?, Says, science, You

Nightmare sufferers are more creative, according to science! According to a journal-entry by Mary Shelly, haunting tendency of her nightmares derived her to write a book. She said, “When I placed my head upon the pillow I did not sleep, nor could I be said to think. My imagination, unbidden, possessed and guided me, gifting the successive images that arose in my mind with a vividness far beyond the usual bounds of reverie.” Are you also one of those who often experience nightmares? If your answer is yes, then…

Kendall Jenner says ‘always been a hypochondriac’, as she opens up about her struggles

March 6, 2018 Loknath Dasa, About, always, As, Been, Her, hypochondriac’, Jenner, Kendall, Opens:, Says, She, struggles, Up

Kendall Jenner got candid during the latest episode of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ and opened up about a lot of personal issues. The 22-year-old American model admitted that she has “always been a hypochondriac” and how her modelling career has taken a toll on her. During the show, Kendall said “Since I was a kid, I’ve always been a hypochondriac. I’ve always been the worst hypochondriac. But now I have to try and be a big girl”. Kendall also talked about her constant struggle with anxiety among a lot…

Acne may put you at risk of major depression. Here’s what new research says

February 13, 2018 Loknath Dasacne, at, Depression, Here's, major, May, New, of, Put, Research, Risk, Says, What, You

Acne is associated with increased risk of developing major depression in the first years after the condition appears, reveals a study. The analysis included data from The Health Improvement Network (THIN) (1986-2012), a large primary care database in the United Kingdom. The investigators found that the risk for major depression was highest within one year of acne diagnosis – a 63% higher risk compared with individuals without acne – and decreased thereafter. The results indicate that it is critical that physicians monitor mood symptoms in patients with acne and initiate…

The wonders of chai: Tea drinkers are more creative and focused, says science

January 19, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Chai, creative, drinkers, focused, More, of, Says, science, Tea, The, wonders

Turns out, nation’s much liked hot beverage chai has given its ardent lovers a new reason to indulge in their cravings. A new study has claimed that tea consumption improves focus and mental clarity which enhances mental creativity. Yet another reason to grab your cup and read. Presence of elements such as caffeine and theanine, which are known to improve attentiveness and alertness, is the main cause attributing to the new Perking University findings. According to the study, the flow of creative juices in one’s mind can be felt within…