Diseases and medical conditions
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19): Signs and Symptoms
Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection best known for causing a blotchy red rash on the...
Ageing and health
OverviewPeople worldwide are living longer. Today most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. Every country in...
Adolescent and young adult health
Survival chances for adolescents and young adults vary greatly across the world. In 2021, the average probability of a 10-year-old...
Childhood inflammation linked to higher risk of mental health disorders in adulthood
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that children who experience persistently high levels of inflammation are more...
‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may reduce risk of over 200 diseases
Millions of years ago, when our ancestors were roaming the plains of Africa, physical activity was part of everyday life....
People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, finds study
Credit: Maksim Goncharenok from Pexels Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness, according...
Weekend exercise as effective in lowering disease risk as that done over entire week, study finds
NEW DELHI: People cramming their entire week's exercise in one or two days or over the weekend, could be at...
Coronary artery disease – Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis Coronary artery disease FAQs Mayo Clinic cardiologist Stephen Kopecky, M.D., answers the most frequently asked questions about coronary artery...
