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– Though there are divided opinions about beer, there is no denying the fact that there are some obvious benefits when it is consumed in moderation. Hence, it would be interesting to have a closer look at the various benefits and advantages associated with drinking of beer regularly without overdoing it. Protect Your Heart While wine is known to be one of the best drinks for reducing risk of cardiovascular problems, beer is also not far behind. Those who are moderate beer drinkers could have 42% lesser chance of suffering heart attacks. However, the quantity should be restricted to just 1 pint per day. Improve Your Brain If you wish to be creative, intelligent and think out of the box and those who consumed moderate quantities of beer were known to solve verbal and other puzzles better. Prevent Type 2 Diabetes A research was done on around 40000 men and it was found that a majority of them who consumed moderate quantities of beer did not suffer from … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why Beer Could Be Good For Health

Representative image Drugmaker Pfizer on September 12 announced six winners of the first edition of the Pfizer INDovation incubation initiative for healthcare start-ups. Pfizer will provide the grant as well as mentorship and technical assistance to the winners, while its programme partner Social Alpha will provide the programme acceleration support. The six winners will be given a grant of Rs 65 lakh each and also receive incubation support from Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and IIT Delhi, which are among Pfizer Limited’s partners for the programme; the others are Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), Accelerating Growth of New India's Innovations (AGNIi), and knowledge partner Health Innovation Exchange (UNHIEX). The winners under the ‘Digital Health’ category are: BrainSight Technologies Pvt Ltd’s Voxel Box, which uses an AI-based computational engine to extract brain connectivity and activity patterns, and hard-to-understand structural … [Read more...] about Six health start-ups to get Rs 65 lakhs each under Pfizer’s INDovation programme

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. While awareness of mental health is gradually improving, there are certain misconceptions and myths related to the subject. A website called HealthPartners debunks some of most common myths. (Representative image) Months in, the pandemic continues to take a toll on mental health. As part of our #AskReuters Twitter chat series, Reuters gathered a group of experts to share their tips on coping with isolation, caregiving and more. Below are edited highlights. How does isolation affect mental health? What are some strategies we can use to find community during a lockdown? “Before the pandemic, we were already in the middle of a mental health crisis. And the pandemic has only made that more urgent. An August survey from the Centers for Disease Control found that over 40% of adults reported experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.” Close COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked … [Read more...] about Tips for managing mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Ivermectin is an anthelmintic medication discovered by scientists William Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura in the 1960s. Initially developed for treating internal and external parasitic conditions of domestic animals, it was modified and approved for human use in due course. Ivermectin in UK is used for a number of external parasitic diseases like lice and scabies, and it is especially useful for internal parasitic infections like Lymphatic filariasis and Onchocerciasis. The FDA has specifically approved it for the treatment of Strongyloidiasis, with the WHO declaring it an essential medication for its use. Recently, it has been in the news for its potential role in the treatment of those affected by the SARS-COV-2 virus. Availability of Ivermectin in UK 2022 Being a controlled substance in the UK, Ivermectin is not usually available over the counter. Blatant misinformation regarding its effectiveness resulted in many casualties during the pandemic of 2020. This prompted … [Read more...] about Health Alert! Where to Buy Ivermectin in UK 2022

(CTN News) _ UVA Health will partner with 14 community pharmacies next year to help Appalachians quit smoking and test the effectiveness of multiple tobacco-quitting programs. In rural Appalachian counties, the smoking rate was 20.9%, compared to 13.3% statewide, according to UVA Health. Rural Appalachia has higher cancer rates due to smoking. According to UVA Health , cigarette smoking is responsible for 30% of all cancer deaths and 90% of lung cancer deaths. Rural Appalachians are less likely to take advantage of smoking cessation resources, despite these high rates of cancer related to smoking. Researchers at UVA School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences are raising awareness of resources for Appalachian smokers. It is clear that public smoking cessation resources aren’t reaching residents in this region. Hopefully, we’ll be able to help more smokers quit by working with local community pharmacies. UVA Health will partner with 14 … [Read more...] about UVA Health Study Aims To Lower Appalachian Smoking And Cancer Rates

The number of fat children had increased from 12.5 to 13.1 percent from last year, . . BANGKOK – The Department of Health plans to extend its physical health campaign to thousands of schools nationwide, to combat rising amount of obesity in school children. Health expert Chaiporn Promsingh said that the physical health campaign for young students was meant to combat obesity as the number of fat children had increased from 12.5 to 13.1 percent in the last year, according to the Policy and Strategy Bureau of the Ministry of Public Health. He said the Department of Health has looked to promote the youths’ physical health in the wake of a reduction in classroom hours. The department also came up with a training scheme for practitioners in public health and medicine as well as education sector and students so they could become activity leaders and encourage overweight children in 13 schools in six provinces to exercise. The department’s campaign has been … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Department of Health to Extend Physical Health Campaign to School Children

Justin Bieber was scheduled to perform as part of his "Justice" world tour. Justin Bieber said Tuesday he is once again taking a break from touring, months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with a syndrome that caused him partial facial paralysis. In June the 28-year-old megastar had pushed back the North American leg of his "Justice" tour due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a complication of shingles. Bieber recently went back on the road, performing six live shows in Europe as well as the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil this weekend. But he said Tuesday his return to the stage had been premature. "This past weekend I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil. After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now," Bieber said. Close "So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being," the "Peaches" singer continued. "I'm going to be OK, but I need … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber cancels world tour ‘Justice’ over health issues

Digital insurer Edelweiss General (EGI) has announced that it has extended its Group Health Insurance policy to include members of the LGBTQIA+ community. EGI's revamped group health policy now covers both LGBTQIA+ and unmarried partners (partners of same or other gender, who may be living in). The policy will also cover disabled children without any age limit and dependent children (with no disability) up to 30 years of age. EGI's policy is a big step towards a more inclusive healthcare framework, given the fact that traditionally, group health policies only included the legally wedded spouse of individuals. Companies opting for EGI's group health cover can now offer comprehensive cover customized for the needs of diverse employees. Commenting on this development, Pooja Yadav, Chief Product Officer, Edelweiss General Insurance, said, "As an organisation, we believe in diversity and inclusion. Access to good healthcare is every individual's right. We are happy to extend our … [Read more...] about Edelweiss General Insurance includes LGBTQIA+ community for its Group Health Insurance Policy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a previous blog on my website written for Radicle Health , I discussed the broad mental health issues facing students today in our schools and on-campuses across the country. The focus was primarily on current response procedures, and what certain schools and states are doing to implement more nuanced support systems for student mental health crises. As we dig a bit deeper, we find that our ongoing mental health epidemic is not evenly distributed among students. While mental health issues in young people have spiked since the pandemic, the current landscape is truly a minefield for young women, Black and Latinx youth, and those with sexual identity issues. Marginalized groups are suffering now like never before with their emotional and behavioral health. An Alarming Increase in Suicide Risk The numbers suggest a new tsunami of pain and suffering across the country. Three quarters of college students reported … [Read more...] about Addressing Student Mental Health Is Complex … And Critical

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An awful day for the stock market turned into a terrible one for shares of Syneos Health (SYNH) , which fell 13.7%. This slide was driven by an operational update provided during an investor presentation at the Baird Global Healthcare Conference earlier today. Specifically, while the company’s large pharmaceutical relationships remain very strong, SYNH is experiencing slower near-term awards flow based upon the timing of customers’ current pipelines. What’s more, following record award activity from the small and mid-cap (SMID) biopharmaceutical and oncology markets within its Clinical Solutions segment in Q4 of 2021 and to start this year, the macroeconomic environment has begun having a more pronounced impact on the request for proposal (RFP) flow within these markets as well. And while this had already led to higher-than-normal award delays from customers taking a more deliberate approach to their developmental plans, SYNH … [Read more...] about Syneos Health Picks A Bad Day To Have Bad News