According to the doctor, the use of talcum powder is widespread and many people are unaware of the possible risks it entails."While the evidence is still inconclusive, it is essential to err on the side of caution when it comes to public health," Patkar told IANS."The link between talc and...
On the eve of International Yoga Day (June 21), the actress told IANS that yoga has helped her get relief from symptoms related to PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease).“Yoga has been important in my fitness journey. I've tried many forms of exercise but it turns out that yoga has been the most...
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult for a person to fall asleep or stay asleep.People with this condition are also likely to wake up very early and not be able to go back to sleep. They may continue to feel tired even after waking up.“Insomnia, which is commonly...
Olaparib is a chemotherapy drug and is used to treat certain types of cancer of the ovary, breast, pancreas, and prostate.In a letter dated May 16, Dr Rajiv Singh Raghuvanshi, DCGI, wrote to the state DRU regulators to stop marketing AstraZeneca's Olaparib tablets (100 mg and 150 mg), sold as...
New Delhi: The Drug Controller General of India has asked drug regulators of all states and union territories to recall AstraZeneca's anti-cancer drug Olapari tablets for the treatment of patients who have received chemotherapy three or more times.State regulators have been asked to direct the...
Premature menopause is the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40, which can have a profound impact on a woman's health and quality of life.Jayshree Gajraj, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Healthcare, told IANS that smoking hastens premature menopause, which increases...
However, a study presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Sweden showed that the risk can be reduced with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
,While most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, about 1 percent experience menopause before age 40, known as...
The global estimated incidence of PMP is approximately 1 to 4 in one million annually. It appears to be more common in women, especially over the age of 50.The patient, aged 51 years, was diagnosed with bilateral ovarian masses and underwent extensive surgical intervention including removal of...
Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent menopause symptom, which also affects muscle function and mass. Sarcopenia is a type of musculoskeletal disease caused by age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength.The study, published online in the journal Menopause, blames "hormone...