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14 Jan 2022 - 0 - 267
Studies have shown that people suffering from severe COVID are showing signs of kidney damage, including people who had no underlying kidney problems prior to contracting the virus. Signs of kidney problems in patients with COVID-19 include high levels of protein in the urine and abnormal blood work.
14 Jan 2022 - 0 - 605
People say “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and its only skin deep”; in fact what is inside is what really matters and after all it depends on the person who sees it. Do you really agree with this?
14 Jan 2022 - 0 - 155
Natural defences against a common cold could offer some protection against Covid-19, too, research suggests.
07 Jan 2022 - 0 - 267
Our immune system plays a vital role in protecting us against the threats coming from the outside as well as inside of the bodies.
07 Jan 2022 - 0 - 430
Tobacco consumption takes a toll on one’s life, but despite many awareness campaigns and legislation, a considerable percentage of the Sri Lankan population has made it a habit. Official statistics revealed by the National Authority on Alcohol and Tobacco (NATA) indicates that 60 people die everyday due to tobacco consumption. However, apart from normal cigarettes, the use of e-cigarettes (also known as vaporizers, vapes, hookah pens and e-pipes)
07 Jan 2022 - 0 - 182
Patients with long Covid complain of numerous symptoms, the main ones being recurring fatigue and brain fog, muscle weakness, being out of breath and having low oxygen levels, sleep difficulties and anxiety or depression.
07 Jan 2022 - 0 - 123
Cancer researchers have developed a new blood test that could improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
31 Dec 2021 - 0 - 341
The curtain call for 2021 has begun, but as a New Year dawns amidst a pandemic, people are eagerly awaiting normalcy.
31 Dec 2021 - 0 - 457
“An average healthy adult need about 0.8g – 1g of protein per kg of body weight,” informed Dr Subash Mendis, Medical Officer of Nutrition at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.
31 Dec 2021 - 0 - 127
Covid-19 antigen tests may be less capable of detecting the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the Food and Drug Administration cautioned on Tuesday.
24 Dec 2021 - 0 - 148
As more cases of the Omicron variant are being detected in Sri Lanka, health authorities are taking maximum efforts to prevent another wave from interfering with the day-to-day lives of people.
24 Dec 2021 - 0 - 236
The prostate gland is a part of the male genitourinary system and its primary function is to produce the fluid required for semen production in males. The prostate gland lies beneath the urinary bladder. A tube called the urethra transports the urine from the bladder, all the way through the penis and helps excrete the urine. This tube passes through the prostate gland.
24 Dec 2021 - 0 - 385
The impotence pill Viagra may be a useful treatment against Alzheimer’s disease, say US researchers who have been studying its effects in the brain. Tests in cells suggest the drug targets some of the proteins that accumulate in this type of dementia.
17 Dec 2021 - 0 - 196
Epidemiological figures reveal that so far 30,765 dengue patients have been detected in Sri Lanka for 2021. With the prevailing weather medics have experienced a spike in cases. “In November there were close to 4561 cases and so far we have identified around 3715 cases for December,” opined Dr. Shilanthi Seneviratne, Consultant Community Physician at the National Dengue Control Unit.
17 Dec 2021 - 0 - 700
Irregular periods, acne, excessive hair loss, presence of excess hair on the face, chest and arms darkening of neck and armpits, weight gain- if these symptoms sound samiliar, it might be best to visit a seek medical advice as these are the symptoms presented by t
17 Dec 2021 - 0 - 406
The word eczema comes from the Greek word for bubbling. It is a weeping, oozing itchy eruption that has many causes, the most common being atopic eczema. Other causes include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), and xerosis.
10 Dec 2021 - 0 - 214
AIDS-related deaths could reach 7.7 million if world leaders fail to tackle inequalities, the UNAIDS warned earlier this month in a statement released earlier this month in view of World AIDS Day
10 Dec 2021 - 0 - 222
Most of covid 19 virus infected people experience post-COVID symptoms that last for weeks or months after the infection.
03 Dec 2021 - 0 - 153
Over one billion people across the world are crippled with a certain kind of disability that keeps them from functioning, often requiring healthcare services.
03 Dec 2021 - 0 - 254
In 2019, 439 cases of HIV/AIDS were reported, while in 2020 there was a reduction of cases as only 363 cases were reported.
03 Dec 2021 - 0 - 348
Dr. Punnami Amarasinghe - one of the journalists of the Daily Mirror’s Health Capsule (HC) won an Award of Excellence in Health Journalism
03 Dec 2021 - 0 - 141
As the Covid-19 threat is still lurking around the corner it is paramount to be aware of the health complications that may rise in a patient during the post Covid phase.
03 Dec 2021 - 0 - 151
Genes may go some way towards explaining why a common but poorly understood gut disorder - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - is often linked to anxiety, say researchers.
26 Nov 2021 - 0 - 1031
The attack of the COVID 19 virus, initiated more than two years ago, caused much devastation and dysfunction at an unexpected time, to the point that scientists are still uncovering and exploring the associated morbidities of COVID 19. MISC or Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, is a relatively new condition that is associated with COVID infection, mostly found amongst pediatric population, which can be life threatening if recognized a
26 Nov 2021 - 0 - 193
Dengue is a serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The mosquito gets the virus by biting the infected people. Dengue mosquitoes breed in clear water collections like pots, flower vases, yoghurt cups, coconut cells, tyres, plant saucers, jars, drums, barrels, tanks.
26 Nov 2021 - 0 - 177
Pancreatic Cancer is notorious for its insidious onset and development. This particular cancer doesn’t cause symptoms until after it has spread to other organs. This cancer reveals itself only when it has advanced to a significant extent.
26 Nov 2021 - 0 - 119
Understanding how some people naturally resist Covid infection, despite clearly being exposed to the virus, could lead to better vaccines, say researchers.
19 Nov 2021 - 0 - 228
Arthritis is a disease category that includes numerous different ailments, out of which osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are common.
19 Nov 2021 - 0 - 199
Sri Lanka has a rapidly ageing population and this means there’s a growing risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. However, neurologists are keeping their fingers crossed on new research and breakthrough medication that will help cure these health conditions and allow patients to live longer.
19 Nov 2021 - 0 - 250
“Every 1 in 10th baby is born too soon. A pregnancy usually lasts for 37 weeks. Any baby born before that is born too soon. When babies are born too soon, they are born before they reach maturity, hence the term premature.
27 Mar 2024