Health

Female genital mutilation: Entrenched ritual with devastating effects

Female genital mutilation: Entrenched ritual with devastating effects

Health -

Lawmakers in the West African nation of The Gambia have rejected a highly controversial push to try overturn a ban on female genital mutilation. Apart from causing severe pain, female genital mutilation can cause potentially deadly health complications, from infections and bleeding to infertility and complications in childbirth. Gambia in 2015 banned the ritual forced […]

Female genital mutilation: Entrenched ritual with devastating effects Read More »

Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know

Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know

Health -

Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. The combination of heat and drug side effects can lead to lightheadedness and falls.(Shutterstock) Hot weather, too, can damage medicines such as insulin that require refrigeration. Inhalers can

Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know Read More »

Chronic pain and brain functioning: The link we need to know

Chronic pain and brain functioning: The link we need to know

Health -

Jul 16, 2024 10:49 AM IST From changing thinking abilities to strengthening the pain sensations, here are a few ways by which chronic pain can affect brain functioning. Chronic pain and chronic illnesses have a severe impact on our physical health. It alters our lifestyle and the way we function. However, it has immense effects

Chronic pain and brain functioning: The link we need to know Read More »

New research shows reducing screen time drastically improves your child’s mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks

New research shows reducing screen time drastically improves your child’s mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks

Health -

The pervasive presence of digital devices in human life has debilitating consequences. Every touchpoint of human interaction is marked by technology. With easy access to myriad entertainment formats, digital devices have reshaped leisure time. However, the constant stream of unending entertainment warps time, and before you know it, the day is over. Kids especially, spend

New research shows reducing screen time drastically improves your child’s mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks Read More »

New research finds LinkedIn triggers imposter syndrome

New research finds LinkedIn triggers imposter syndrome

Health -

LinkedIn, the top professional social networking site, has revolutionised the professional world by facilitating networking and career opportunities. With over a billion users, it is a platform that caters to both students and working professionals seeking career advancements, connections, and industry-related knowledge.  Scrolling and posting on Linkedin make you doubt your achievements.(Pexels) However, like all

New research finds LinkedIn triggers imposter syndrome Read More »

Scroll to Top