For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that paracetamol is the most purchased painkiller for menstrual cramps – despite being a less effective
By Alisha Haridasani Gupta (New York Times), November 22, 2023: Across the U.S., roughly 6 million adults 65 and over have Alzheimer’s disease. Almost two thirds of them are women — a discrepancy that researchers have long attributed to genetics and women’s
New Delhi, November 21, 2023 (Mirror) As we approach the winter months, it might feel like catching some form of illness is inevitable. Whether it’s the common cold, the flu, or Covid, our vulnerability to infections increases during this time of year.
New Delhi, November 20, 2023: Only one injection every six months that “switches off” high blood pressure could soon consign daily pills to history. A single dose of the drug, called zilebesiran, can control the condition for up to six months, with
New Delhi, November 18, 2023: Back pain impacts an estimated 540 million people across the globe. The global burden of back pain will likely increase during the next few decades, especially in low- and middle-income countries. A research found that 41 per
