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Apple cider vinegar can be a natural solution to dandruff...

17-Sep-2024 902

Health News : Nowadays, common people are troubled by the problem of dandruff. Apple cider vinegar can be a natural and effective solution for this. Apple cider vinegar helps to balance the pH level of the scalp. Unbalanced pH levels can increase the problem of dandruff. Apple cider vinegar corrects this imbalance and keeps the scalp healthy, thereby reducing the problem of dandruff.

Apart from this, apple cider vinegar has natural antifungal properties, which are helpful in controlling fungal infection, one of the main causes of dandruff. These properties reduce fungal infections and keep the scalp clean. Apple cider vinegar also helps in removing accumulated dirt, excess oil and dead cells from the scalp. This increases the cleanliness of the scalp and makes the hair look more shiny and healthy.

In addition, apple cider vinegar increases blood circulation to the scalp, which provides better nutrition to the hair roots. Better blood circulation can improve hair growth and reduce the problem of dandruff. Mix one cup of apple cider vinegar and one cup of water. If your skin is sensitive, you can reduce the amount of vinegar. Fill this mixture in a spray bottle and spray it directly on the scalp. Make sure it is applied well on the entire scalp.

Leave the mixture on the scalp for 5-10 minutes. After this, wash the hair with cold water and wash with normal shampoo. For better results, use it 2-3 times a week. Apple cider vinegar is an effective and natural remedy that can help reduce the problem of dandruff.

Its antifungal properties, ability to maintain pH balance, and scalp cleansing benefits make it an ideal solution. However, it is important to do a patch test before use and consult a specialist for serious problems. Dandruff is a common problem, which not only affects the beauty of hair, but can also cause hair breakage and loss. Often women use various products, but despite these remedies, the problem of dandruff persists.(Agency)

5 minutes of light walk improves blood sugar level

22-Aug-2024 2275

-Doing this will keep diabetes under control

Health News : Researchers suggested that instead of sitting or lying down after having lunch or dinner, taking a light walk for 2 to 5 minutes can improve blood sugar levels. Apart from this, even if you stand for a while after eating, the blood sugar level can decrease. Whenever you eat something - especially eating food rich in high carbohydrates, the blood sugar level in the body starts increasing suddenly. This is known as postprandial spike.

Sudden increase in blood sugar level in the body releases a hormone called insulin, which sends glucose to the cells through the blood so that it can be used for energy. But this balance between blood sugar level and insulin is very delicate and can also go out of control. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, if there is a continuous increase in the blood sugar level in the body, then the cells can stop responding to insulin and become insulin resistant. Which can cause pre-diabetic or type 2 diabetes. In such a situation, the author of this new study says that if you take a light walk for some time after eating, then it can reduce the blood sugar level, which can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers found that instead of sitting after eating, walking or standing for some time can reduce the level of postprandial glucose.

But, according to the author of this study, light walking can prove to be very beneficial, it also improves the level of insulin after eating food. In the end, researchers have suggested that light walking after eating food not only reduces the blood sugar level, but also keeps the insulin level fine. Apart from this, the author of this study also said that walking for a short while throughout the day can also prove to be very beneficial. Buffet also said that if possible, reduce your sitting time throughout the day. If your work is to be done sitting, then get up every 20 to 30 minutes and walk a little. Managing blood sugar level is very important to reduce the risk of diabetes. At the same time, even if you have diabetes problem, it is very important to maintain blood sugar level so that you do not have to face vision loss, heart attack, stroke and kidney disease due to this.

Laura Hieronimus, Vice President of Health Care Programs for the American Diabetes Association, said that managing blood sugar levels can help you avoid diabetes-related problems in the future. Laura also said that maintaining blood sugar levels throughout the day also boosts energy levels.(Agency)

A film on diabetes.

08-Aug-2024 2741

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Why is the accurate treatment of diabetes not being developed?

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New Delhi : Diabetes is becoming a serious threat to the world due to uncontrolled eating and lifestyle. On an average, 10 lakh people are dying from this disease all over the world. According to the World Health Organization, 42.2 crore people in the world are currently suffering from diabetes. In the last four decades, the number of people affected by diabetes has increased four times. Crores of people in India are also suffering from it. The most affected states are Kerala and Goa, there has been a lot of change in the lifestyle of people along with education.

It has emerged as a disease which is rapidly catching children and youth in its grip. Actually, this disease occurs when the amount of glucose or sugar starts accumulating in the blood inside the body.

Renowned senior physician Dr. Girijesh Rastogi said that this disease has a history of more than 5 thousand years. In ancient times it was known as diabetes and the number of its patients was very less, but as the lifestyle of people has changed, food habits and lifestyle have become uncontrolled, this disease has spread rapidly all over the world.

Due to this disease, people may have to face problems like heart attack, blindness, kidney failure and paralysis of legs. Nowadays, this disease is also affecting young people, he said.

Senior journalist and Executive President of SAARC Journalist Forum Dr. Samrendra Pathak said that crores of people are suffering from this disease all over the world. This disease is spreading on a large scale, but there is a lack of awareness about its causes and prevention. More than half of the people affected by it do not know about the disease.

He said that claims are being made about the exact treatment of this disease, but the reality is that the exact medicine for this disease has not been invented yet. The world community should pay serious attention to this.

Prof. Shashi Shekhar Prasad Singh of Political Science, Delhi University said that this is a disease from which people all over the world, including India, are suffering on a large scale, but why has its treatment not been found till now? Is the business interest of the pharmaceutical companies around the world an obstacle in its final treatment?

The health industry at the global level has such economic interests attached to it, that for the business interests from the developed nations, they first propagate the horror of different diseases in developing countries, and then carry out the business.

Well-known physicist and film producer Prof. Yogesh Kumar said that when we eat food, our body breaks down carbohydrates and converts them into glucose. The hormone called insulin is released from the pancreas, with the help of which the cells of our body absorb sugar and make energy, he said.

Prof. Kumar said that when insulin production in our body decreases or it does not work properly, then the cells become unable to absorb the amount of sugar present in the blood. This condition gives rise to diabetes.

In response to a question, film producer Prof. Kumar said that it is true that a big business is being done on this disease, in which all kinds of mafias are active. All these things will be included in our upcoming film. Shooting will start next month. L.S.

After eating papaya, do not consume curd, lemon and orange

24-Jul-2024 586

Health News : Despite many benefits, consuming papaya can be harmful for health. According to experts, after eating papaya, one should not consume things like curd, lemon and orange. Eating papaya with these things can have an effect like poison. Consuming papaya and lemon together is not considered good. If you eat papaya in salad, do not add lemon juice to it.

This can make it poisonous. Eating lemon and papaya together can imbalance the level of hemoglobin and the person can become a victim of anemia. Therefore, do not consume papaya and lemon together even by mistake. The nature of papaya is hot while the nature of curd is cold. Therefore, eating curd immediately after eating papaya should be avoided. If you have eaten papaya, then consume curd only after one or two hours. This combination of cold and hot can harm health and you can fall ill. Like lemon, orange is also sour.

Orange and papaya should not be eaten together in a fruit salad. It can have a poisonous effect and can spoil your health. Therefore, orange should never be consumed with papaya. The combination of papaya and tomato is not considered good. Consuming both of these together can prove to be poisonous. Therefore, papaya and tomato should not be eaten together. Kiwi is considered a sour fruit. Eating kiwi with papaya can spoil your health. Therefore, these two fruits should never be eaten together.

According to experts, papaya is generally beneficial for health in many ways. The benefits of eating papaya are that it helps in weight loss, improving digestion and controlling diabetes. Papaya contains many nutrients like fat, carbohydrates, vitamins C, A, E, B, minerals, protein and dietary fiber. Not only this, antioxidants called alpha, beta, carotene and lutein are also found in it. Since the glycemic index of papaya is 60 and dietary fiber is found in it, fitness experts recommend eating papaya daily. The papain enzyme found in papaya fights allergies and helps in healing wounds.(Agency)

Organize Health Camps to Prevent Malaria, Diarrhea, Waterborne Diseases : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai

15-Jul-2024 414

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*Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma gives instructions for immediate procurement of Sonography machines for Government Hospitals in remote forest areas such as Chilfi, Jhalamla, and Taregaon

*Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma Inspects Temporary Health Camp Set Up at Tribal Boys' Hostel in Sonvahi Village, Arranges Treatment for Ailing Patients

"Deaths of Five Villagers reported in Sonvahi were due to different causes": Collector

Raipur : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has directed the Health Department and the officials concerned to launch an awareness campaign for prevention of seasonal diseases. He emphasized on the need to swiftly organize health camps in areas affected by the surge of malaria, diarrhea, and other seasonal ailments. Officials have been directed to ensure prompt treatment for the patients. Shri Sai instructed the health department officials to maintain sufficient stocks of life-saving drugs including those for malaria, diarrhea, and other seasonal diseases and promptly dispatch them to affected areas upon receiving information, thus preventing potential fatalities.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Sai, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Shri Vijay Sharma visited the remote forest areas of Chilfi, Jhalamla, and Taregaon in Kabirdham district. He gathered health-related information and interacted with families of diarrhea-afflicted patients in Sonvahi village, and assured them of facilitating every possible support from the state government. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma expressed deep condolences over the sudden deaths of two villagers in Sonvahi. He inspected the temporary health camp set up at the tribal boys' hostel and directed the doctors to enhance medical facilities. He directed district administration to formulate effective action plans to prevent outbreaks of seasonal diseases like malaria, diarrhea, cholera, and waterborne diseases in both forest and plains areas.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma further gave instructions to ensure immediate procurement of sonography machines (DMF) for government hospitals in remote forest areas of Chilfi, Jhalamla, and Taregaon.

Collector Shri Janmejay Mahobe informed that instructions were given to the Bodla SDM and CMO to conduct surveys door-to-door following the deaths of five villagers in Sonvahi due to different reasons and at different locations.

Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. BL Raj informed about the cases of diarrhea reported in Sonvahi. Upon receiving the information, medical teams from Jhalamla Community Health Center and Health Department arrived on July 10 to initiate health examinations of villagers at the tribal boys' hostel. Subsequently, on July 11, district-level and additional health teams were deployed to Sonvahi village.

CMO Dr. Raj mentioned that Sonasinh returned home from his fieldwork and informed his family about feeling unwell. He started vomiting and passed away at home within three to four hours. Similarly, a woman named Phoolbai also died after vomiting multiple times. Discussions were held with villagers regarding the sudden deaths of two villagers. The primary suspicion arising from investigations and inquiries is consumption of poisonous mushrooms. The postmortem report is awaited for clarity on the cause.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma inspected the temporary health camp and interacted with the patients there. Collector Shri Janmejay Mahobe informed that Sonvahi village comprises 194 households with a total population of 580. The village has 12 wells and 2 hand pumps, along with one ANM active in the area. Continuous health examinations of villagers are being conducted upon identification of the symptoms. On July 11, health examinations were conducted on 194 individuals, resulting in the hospitalization of 8 individuals, including 7 with symptoms of seasonal fever and 1 experiencing vomiting. Similarly, on July 12, health examinations of 144 individuals identified 12 cases with symptoms of seasonal and cold fevers, who were admitted to the community health center in Jhalamla.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma has directed the officials concerned to facilitate the best possible medical treatment for all the patients

World Oral Health Day 2024 : Important tips to reduce the risk of dental cavities

01-Apr-2024 1392

World Oral Health Day 2024 : Cavities, also known as dental caries or tooth decay, are areas of damage on the surface of the teeth caused by bacterial activity. They occur when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, sugars, and food debris, builds up on the teeth and produces acids that gradually dissolve the enamel—the outer layer of the tooth.

Over time, this erosion creates small holes or cavities in the enamel. If left untreated, cavities can progress deeper into the tooth, leading to pain, infection, and even tooth loss. Certain dental care activities can indeed reduce the risk of cavities by preventing the buildup of plaque and strengthening tooth enamel. Read on as we share these dental tips for cavity prevention.

Here are some dental tips that help in cavity prevention:

1. Brush twice daily

Brushing your teeth twice a day helps remove plaque buildup, which is a sticky film of bacteria that can lead to cavities. Use fluoride toothpaste and brush for at least two minutes each time, reaching all surfaces of your teeth.

2. Floss daily

Flossing helps remove food particles and plaque from between teeth and along the gum line, where toothbrush bristles may not reach effectively. Floss gently to avoid damaging the gums.

3. Use fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria. Use fluoride toothpaste approved by dental associations and government health organisations.

4. Limit sugary foods and drinks

Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that erode tooth enamel and cause cavities. Limit consumption of sugary snacks, candies, and beverages, especially between meals.

5. Drink water

Drinking water helps rinse away food particles and neutralise acids in the mouth. Opt for fluoridated water when possible, as it can further strengthen tooth enamel.

6. Chew sugar-free gum

Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates saliva production, which helps wash away food particles and neutralise acids. Look for gum containing xylitol, a natural sweetener that may also inhibit bacterial growth.

7. Visit your dentist regularly

Regular dental check-ups allow your dentist to detect early signs of cavities and other oral health issues. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that brushing and flossing alone may miss.

8. Consider dental sealants

Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent bacteria and food from getting trapped in the pits and fissures. Ask your dentist if sealants are appropriate for you or your children.

9. Avoid smoking and tobacco products

Smoking and using tobacco products increases the risk of cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer. Quitting smoking can improve overall oral health and reduce cavity risk.

10. Maintain a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains provides essential nutrients for healthy teeth and gums. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D are particularly important for strong tooth enamel.

Consistency is key to reducing the risk of cavities and maintaining good oral health in the long term.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. TheNewsIndia does not claim responsibility for this information.(Agency)

Health News : Intermittent Fasting Linked To Risk Of Death From Heart Disease: Study

19-Mar-2024 1326

Health News : The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting. Limiting mealtimes to a period of just eight hours a day was linked to a 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease in the study, which was released on Monday in Chicago. The American Heart Association published only an abstract, leaving scientists speculating about the details of the study protocol. The study was reviewed by other experts prior to its release, according to the AHA.

Lifestyle interventions aimed at weight loss have come under scrutiny as a new generation of drugs help people shed pounds. Some doctors questioned the study's findings, saying they could have been skewed by differences - such as underlying heart health - between the fasting patients and the comparison group, whose members consumed food over a daily period of 12 to 16 hours.

"Time-restricted eating is popular as a means of reducing calorie intake," Keith Frayn, emeritus professor of human metabolism at the University of Oxford, said in a statement to the UK Science Media Center. "This work is very important in showing that we need long-term studies on the effects of this practice. But this abstract leaves many questions unanswered."

The researchers, led by Victor Zhong of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, analyzed data from about 20,000 adults included in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

The study looked at answers to questionnaires along with death data from 2003 through 2019. Because it relied in part on forms that required patients to recall what they ate over two days, scientists said there was room for potential inaccuracies. About half of the patients were men and the mean age was 48.

It wasn't clear how long the patients continued the intermittent fasting, though the researchers assumed they kept it up, according to Zhong.

The fasting patients were more likely to be younger men with a higher BMI and food insecurity, he said by email. They also had a lower prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease based on self-reports. "We controlled for all these variables in the analysis, but the positive association between 8-h time-restricted eating and cardiovascular mortality remained," Zhong said. (ejency)

Common Blood Pressure Medications Linked To Low Risk Of Total Knee Replacement: Research

06-Mar-2024 1389

Common Blood Pressure Medications Linked To Low Risk Of Total Knee Replacement: Research

Washington: According to a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, people with knee pain who take a popular class of blood pressure-lowering medication known as beta-blockers appear to have a lower risk of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis (OA).

The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

"Our results indicate that the use of ß-blockers, especially nonselective blockers, was associated with a lower likelihood of TKA," according to the case-control study by Iskandar Tamimi, MD, PhD, of Universitario de Malaga, Spain, and colleagues.

Beta-blockers may slow the progression of OA by reducing inflammatory mediators involved in cartilage degeneration – which may provide clues to the development of new treatment approaches for OA.

Using a Spanish hospital database, the researchers identified 300 patients who were evaluated for knee pain between 2010 and 2019 and who underwent TKA between 2018 and 2019. These case patients were matched for age, sex, calendar year, and grade of arthritis to 300 controls who were evaluated for knee pain but did not undergo TKA. Beta-blocker treatment was evaluated for possible effects on the risk of undergoing TKA. The analysis included the duration of beta-blocker treatment and, as a measure of treatment adherence, the percentage of days with a filled prescription.

A validated artificial intelligence tool was used to minimize bias in adjusting for other factors potentially related to TKA risk. In the adjusted analysis, patients with any use of beta-blockers were about half as likely to undergo TKA. The association was specific to non-selective beta-blockers, which target both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors.

For patients with knee pain taking these medications, the risk of undergoing TKA was reduced by 54 per cent. In contrast, patients taking selective beta-blockers – which target beta-1 receptors located mainly in the heart – had no significant reduction in TKA risk.

The protective effect was even stronger with prolonged use of beta-blockers: patients taking beta-blockers for five years or longer had a 64 per cent reduction in TKA risk. The association was also stronger for patients with greater adherence, with a filled prescription on at least 75 per cent of days.

Previous studies have suggested that beta-blockers downregulate various inflammatory mediators involved in OA. Several of these mediators are regulated by the adrenergic pathways responsible for the blood pressure-lowering effects of beta-blockers.

"Thus, downregulation of the adrenergic signal could potentially decrease cartilage degradation and delay the progression of OA," the researchers write. They note that their study cannot draw any conclusions regarding the "true causal link" between beta-blocker treatment and the risk of undergoing TKA. "[W]e believe that the role of ß-blockers in the management of OA could go beyond an analgesic treatment and that these drugs potentially could interfere with the degenerative processes in the cartilage," Dr Tamimi and coauthors conclude.

While further research is needed, the study "provides a hypothesis for the development of future therapeutic lines targeting the adrenergic system in the treatment of OA."

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Health ministry missive to doctors on antibiotics use

20-Jan-2024 1439

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Rattled by irrational and rampant consumption of antibiotics, the Union health ministry has decided to impose certain strong restrictions on the use of drugs by sensitizing medical practitioners across the country. Interestingly, West Bengal is the highest consumer of antibiotics across the country, owing to irrational and rampant prescriptions to patients. A study conducted recently by the state health department revealed this alarming finding.

This claim came from none other than N S Narayan Swaroop Nigam, principal secretary in charge of health department. While addressing a seminar on 29 September, 2023, ‘Sepsis prevention awareness programme’ held at Swasthya Bhaban Mr Nigam had said, “We are the highest in the country in terms of antibiotics consumptions. While analyzing the use of antibiotics in our state we got this very important innovative data.”

Dr Atul Goel, director general of health services (DGHS), under the health ministry, has urged doctors across states and Union Territories (UT) to mention the exact indication, reason and justification while prescribing antibiotics to the patients.

Dr Goel has also asked pharmacists to stop selling these drugs over the counter, without a medical practitioner’s valid prescription. The ministry has issued the strong directive to all medical associations and pharmacists’ networks through a letter written by Dr Goel on 1 January.

The DGHS has also written the same letter to teaching doctors associated with all medical colleges and postgraduate medical research institutes in the country on the same day. “It is an urgent appeal to all the doctors to make it a mandatory practice to write indication/ reason/ justification while prescribing antimicrobials.

Looking forward to your support to promote judicious use of antimicrobials to reduce emergence of AMR,” according to the letter written by Dr Goel, a general medicine expert

Heart Attack: Warning Signs And Symptoms That You Need To Pay Attention To During Winters

16-Dec-2023 807

As winter's icy grip tightens, an increasing trend emerges in cardiology—heart attacks. In such cases, it is important to unravel the intricacies of these cardiac events and guide on vigilant symptom recognition during the colder months. Silent heart attacks can also happen during this time in a minority of patients.

Understanding (Silent) Heart Attacks:

Heart attacks including Silent heart attacks are more common in the winter months compared to summer months. Silent heart attacks or myocardial infarctions (SMIs), unfold discreetly, devoid of the dramatic chest pain typically associated with traditional heart attacks. This subtle nature often leads to delayed diagnosis and heightened risks for complications.

Winter's Cold Clutches: A Catalyst For Cardiovascular Complications

Cold weather poses unique challenges to cardiovascular health. Vasoconstriction in response to low temperatures, coupled with increased blood viscosity, heightens the risk of clot formation. This synergistic effect can trigger heart attacks including silent heart attacks, particularly in individuals with underlying cardiovascular conditions. Majority of silent heart attacks occur in patients with Diabetes and in particular those with poorly controlled blood sugars.

Subtle Symptoms:

Unlike their more conspicuous counterparts, silent heart attacks manifest with no symptoms and may present late with complications. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant for subtle symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and mild discomfort in the chest or upper body. These warning signs necessitate heightened awareness, especially in winter when the cardiovascular system faces additional stress.

Paying Close Attention to Warning Signs:

Unexplained Fatigue: Persistent fatigue, disproportionate to exertion, could indicate compromised cardiac function. Monitor energy levels and seek medical attention if fatigue persists.

Subtle Chest Discomfort: Mild chest discomfort, often dismissed, warrants attention if persistent.

Shortness of Breath: Difficulty in breathing in comparison to the level of exertion or at rest demands swift evaluation, as it may be a indicator of compromised heart function.

Winter-Ready Cardiovascular Vigilance:

Regular Check-ups: Schedule routine cardiovascular check-ups, especially during winter, to assess and address potential risk factors.

Temperature Adaptation: Keeping warm and avoiding prolonged exposure to extreme cold can ease the cardiovascular burden.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Maintain a heart-healthy diet, engage in regular exercise even if indoors, and manage stress to fortify cardiovascular resilience during the winter season.

As winter unfolds its icy tapestry, understanding the nuances of (silent) heart attacks becomes paramount. By creating awareness of subtle symptoms and advocating proactive cardiovascular health, we empower individuals to navigate the winter months with heart-conscious vigilance.

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Special Article : Prevention of Anemia - The Decision to Stay Fit

16-Mar-2023 1146

Ms Reenu Thakur, Assistant PRO

Blood deficiency has become a common health issue among the people. It particularly affects young children and pregnant women. The decline of haemoglobin level in the blood to a certain level is called anemia in medical terms. According to WHO, 42 percent of children under the age of 5, and 40 percent of pregnant women are anaemic worldwide. Thus anemia is a serious global public health problem of the current times.

Haemoglobin is made up of a protein called heme i.e. iron and globin (protein). It is an essential component of red blood cells. Hemoglobin is needed in the body to carry oxygen to the tissues. If the haemoglobin in the blood is too low or the red blood cells are abnormal, the body's ability to carry oxygen is reduced. Due to this, many symptoms like loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath start appearin

What is anemia?

Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in them is less than normal. The amount of hemoglobin required to meet physiological needs varies with age, sex, altitude of the place of residence, physical condition such as pregnancy, etc. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of condition that mainly affects women. Haemoglobin deficiency during pregnancy can cause complications during pregnancy due to high requirement of blood. The right amount of haemoglobin in the blood leads to proper physical and mental development of the child. The body remains fit and the mind remains agile, immunity increases.

Main symptoms of anemia

Lack of redness in skin, face, tongue and eyes.

Getting tired soon after working.

Breathlessness or suffocation.

Lack of concentration in work and forgetting things.

Dizziness

Loss of appetite

Swelling of face and legs.

Causes and prevention of anemia

Anemia can have different causes in children, women and pregnant women. Recognizing the causes and taking measures can help one get rid of anemia.

Major causes of anemia in children -

From anemic mother at birth.

Due to not giving breast milk within one hour of birth.

Starting complementary foods too early or too late.

Lack of iron elements in food.

Having worms in the stomach.

Lack of cleanliness.

Major causes of anemia in pregnant women-

Lack of iron elements in food.

Excessive bleeding during menstruation.

Due to the need of more iron in the body during pregnancy.

Pregnancy at a young age.

When the gap between the birth of two children is less than two years.

Due to abortion.

Malaria or due to worms in the stomach.

If there is high amount of fluorescein in drinking water.

Lack of cleanliness.

Health problems caused by anemia

Decreased mental and physical development of the child.

Inability to concentrate on any work.

Reduced ability to work hard.

Increased risk of infection from disease.

Excessive bleeding in menstruation.

Chances of death during delivery.

Low birth weight and anemia in the newborn.

Correct nutrition to prevent anemia

Iron-rich foods should be consumed by all age groups for a healthy body and a sharp mind.

Priority should be given to consumption of soybean, black gram and pulses like lentils, urad, arhar, gram etc. in food.

Include leafy vegetables like amaranth, spinach, drumstick, *mustard, gram, colocasia, and fenugreek greens and onion buds and mint in daily diet.

Eat other vegetables like raw banana, cilantro etc.

Eat seeds like Ramdana and Sesame.

If you are a non-vegetarian, eat eggs, meat, liver, fish etc.

Must eat

Eating vitamin C rich foods along with iron rich food helps in better absorption of iron. Hence, cabbage, cauliflower, watermelon, orange, lemon, amla, tomato etc. should be consumed regularly.

Yeast-rich or sprouted foods.

Important Measures for Pregnant Women

To prevent anemia, take one red iron tablet daily from the month of pregnancy till 180 days (6 months) on the advice of the doctor.

Continue to take the tablets even if you feel nauseous or nauseous, these side effects will not last long.

Taking the iron tablet about one to two hours after a meal will reduce the side effects.

Never take it on an empty stomach. Do not take it with milk, tea, coffee or even with calcium tablets.

To prevent stomach worms, take Albendazole tablet once in the second trimester of pregnancy.

If you feel tired, struggle to pay attention to work, start forgetting important things or start feeling short of breath, then go to the nearest health center and get anemia checked and treated

Stay away from

Junk food and fried food.

Soda, tea, coffee etc.

Drugs.

The right amount of haemoglobin in the body is very important for the physical development of children. The first 3 minutes after birth are crucial for maintaining the lifelong amount of iron in the body. For this, health workers are advised to cut the umbilical cord of the child only after 3 minutes of birth. After the baby is 6 months old, it is important to continue breastfeeding along with introducing complementary foods. Give mashed complementary foods to the children, such as porridge, khichdi, curd, banana, mango, semolina kheer etc. Along with iron-rich food, it is also necessary to give iron supplements to children on time. Feed Albendazole tablet twice a year to prevent worms in a child above 6 months of age. Do give a dose of folic acid syrup twice a week. Similarly, it is necessary for pregnant women to have the right amount of haemoglobin for a healthy child and safe delivery. For this, they must take iron tablet, albendazole tablet and iron syrup as per medical advice. Keep in mind to never take iron syrup on an empty stomach. Iron syrup and Albendazole tablet can be obtained free of cost from the nearest health center and anganwadi. By taking iron tablets regularly, mother and child can avoid anemia and its danger. Similarly, lactating women should also take regular iron tablets for 6 months after delivery.

Zika Virus: First case reported in Karnataka, 5 yr-old-girl tests positive

13-Dec-2022 1163

According to a Pune lab report, a 5-year-old girl in Karnataka has tested positive for the Zika virus and has been advised to take precautionary measures.

Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar, said, “This is the first case in the state and the government is monitoring the situation very carefully. Our department is well prepared to handle it”. Earlier this month, a 67-year-old man was found infected with the Zika virus in the Bavdhan area of Pune, as per the health department. The man is a resident of Nashik and had come to Pune on November 6.

On November 16, he came to Jahangir Hospital with fever, cough, joint pain and fatigue and was diagnosed with Zika in a private laboratory on November 18. The patient is clinically stable and has no complications, the health department had said.

The same month, Maharashtra Health Department said, “A case of Zika virus reported in Maharashtra. A 67-year-old man patient was found in Bavdhan Pune city, he is originally from Nashik and had come to Pune on November 6, earlier on October 22 he had travelled to Surat. On November 30 National Institute of Virology had confirmed the Zika virus infection in him. Currently, the patient is clinically stable and has no complications.”

An entomological survey of the Zika virus across Pune city is being done to mitigate future outbreaks.

Zika virus (ZIKV) disease (ZVD) is considered to be one of the significant public health diseases of concern post-2016 outbreak in Brazil.

Caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day, symptoms of this disease include mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, or a headache.

A mosquito-borne flavivirus had been reported to be associated with the increased incidence of microcephaly, congenital Zika syndrome, and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Since its discovery in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947, several outbreaks of ZVD have been reported from Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

After 20 years, 1.5 million people will be cancer victims

15-Apr-2022 1744

New Delhi. 1.5 million people will need chemotherapy According to a study published recently in the prestigious Lancet Analytical Journal, by 2040 more than 15 million people will need chemotherapy every year. That is, every year, from 2018 to 2040, the number of patients requiring chemotherapy every year will increase from 53 million to 98 million to 15 million globally. In addition to treating the growing number of cancer patients in low and middle income countries, there is also a need for about one lakh cancer doctors.

What is Chemotherapy?

Uncontrolled growth of cells in the body is cancer only. In order to prevent this irregular development of cells, the sufferer is given a mixture of special medicines or medicines which is very effective in the early stages of cancer. Given the condition of the disease, these drugs are given. Many times they are sent to the body with immediate effect for the patient's blood.

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Special Article : Prevention of Anemia - The Decision to Stay Fit

Ms Reenu Thakur, Assistant PRO

What is anemia?

Main symptoms of anemia

Lack of redness in skin, face, tongue and eyes.

Getting tired soon after working.

Breathlessness or suffocation.

Lack of concentration in work and forgetting things.

Dizziness

Loss of appetite

Swelling of face and legs.

Causes and prevention of anemia

Anemia can have different causes in children, women and pregnant women. Recognizing the causes and taking measures can help one get rid of anemia.

Major causes of anemia in children -

From anemic mother at birth.

Due to not giving breast milk within one hour of birth.

Starting complementary foods too early or too late.

Lack of iron elements in food.

Having worms in the stomach.

Lack of cleanliness.

Major causes of anemia in pregnant women-

Lack of iron elements in food.

Excessive bleeding during menstruation.

Due to the need of more iron in the body during pregnancy.

Pregnancy at a young age.

When the gap between the birth of two children is less than two years.

Due to abortion.

Malaria or due to worms in the stomach.

If there is high amount of fluorescein in drinking water.

Lack of cleanliness.

Health problems caused by anemia

Decreased mental and physical development of the child.

Inability to concentrate on any work.

Reduced ability to work hard.

Increased risk of infection from disease.

Excessive bleeding in menstruation.

Chances of death during delivery.

Low birth weight and anemia in the newborn.

Correct nutrition to prevent anemia

Iron-rich foods should be consumed by all age groups for a healthy body and a sharp mind.

Priority should be given to consumption of soybean, black gram and pulses like lentils, urad, arhar, gram etc. in food.

Include leafy vegetables like amaranth, spinach, drumstick, *mustard, gram, colocasia, and fenugreek greens and onion buds and mint in daily diet.

Eat other vegetables like raw banana, cilantro etc.

Eat seeds like Ramdana and Sesame.

If you are a non-vegetarian, eat eggs, meat, liver, fish etc.

Must eat

Eating vitamin C rich foods along with iron rich food helps in better absorption of iron. Hence, cabbage, cauliflower, watermelon, orange, lemon, amla, tomato etc. should be consumed regularly.

Yeast-rich or sprouted foods.

Important Measures for Pregnant Women

To prevent anemia, take one red iron tablet daily from the month of pregnancy till 180 days (6 months) on the advice of the doctor.

Continue to take the tablets even if you feel nauseous or nauseous, these side effects will not last long.

Taking the iron tablet about one to two hours after a meal will reduce the side effects.

Never take it on an empty stomach. Do not take it with milk, tea, coffee or even with calcium tablets.

To prevent stomach worms, take Albendazole tablet once in the second trimester of pregnancy.

If you feel tired, struggle to pay attention to work, start forgetting important things or start feeling short of breath, then go to the nearest health center and get anemia checked and treated

Stay away from

Junk food and fried food.

Soda, tea, coffee etc.

Drugs.

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