Health & Fitness Archives - Page 20 of 21

05 Nov

Durable prefabricated isolation centre cum hospital facility inaugurated

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCOVID-19, isolation centre, prefabricated, SERC

New Delhi (India Science Wire): The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has paved way for the establishment, development and enhancement of many health facilities. In this array,the Council of Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) constituent laboratory, namely CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) worked on the concept of a make-shift hospital and made modifications to its post-disaster shelter design. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Earth Sciences inaugurated the 'Prefabricated Isolation Centre for COVID19' and dedicated it to 04 Bn National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) campus Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, in a…

03 Nov

With a mission in fitness and health, Chakra helps to provide Indians with a unique spinning experience

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & Fitnesscardio and strength building, fitness and health

Bengaluru, Karnataka [India]: One of the most popular cardio work-outs in North America, Latin America, Europe and other parts of Asia, rhythm-based spinning is nothing short of a complete workout for the body. It keeps you energised through the day and keeps the mind focussed. All you have to do is ride a bike! Chakra, inspired by the Hindi word for “wheel” and the seven energy centers in the human body, brings that holistic experience to Bengaluru, for the first time in India. It offers an exclusive setting that is dedicated to your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Built on…

03 Nov

Opioid addiction treating drug may be repurposed for type 2 diabetes

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitnessdiabetes, IIT Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology

New Delhi: India is the diabetic capital of the world as every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian. Insulin resistance has been a big challenge for researchers who seek to understand and treat it. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) have unraveled the mechanism by which insulin overload in the body causes insulin resistance that is associated with diabetes. They have found the drug that is used in treating opioid addiction can potentially reverse this phenomenon. “We’ve known that one of the causes of insulin resistance is inflammation”, says Dr Prosenjit Mondal,…

21 Oct

How Choosing The Right Makeup Academy Can Boost Your Makeup Career

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & Fitness, LifestyleAditi Jain, New Delhi, The Red Fox Makeup Academy

Delhi, India : My name is Aditi Jain. I live in New Delhi - one of the most culturally diverse cities of India. For years, my passion resided in becoming a successful makeup artist; however, it was a struggle finding the right makeup academy and the right path. My days were spent relentlessly looking for the best makeup academy in Delhi. I was anxiously in search of a mentor, a teacher, or an institute to help me get started on the path towards becoming a successful makeup artist. During this time I had researched various makeup artist courses and visited…

07 Oct

Discovery of a novel topical solution WoxHeal for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Centaur Pharma for the first time in the world

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessCentaur Pharmaceuticals

25% people with Diabetes develop a Diabetic Foot Ulcer 1 in 5 people developing severe infection undergo foot amputation Developed with German technology partner – CytoTools AG Will help save millions of foot amputating happening in India and the world-over Mumbai [India] : Centaur Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of a New Chemical Entity (NCE) – WOXheal® – for the first time in the world. With its dual mechanism of action, WOXheal® is a unique product in the treatment of Diabetic Foot ulcers, and it will save millions of Diabetics who have to undergo foot amputation globally. WHO predicts that there…

05 Oct

Mumbai based startup launches disinfectant solution digen natura to fight COVID-19

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & FitnessCOVID-19, digen natura

Control begins at your home. Mumbai, Maharashtra [India] : Emerging or evolving infectious animal and zoonotic diseases have the potential to spread quickly from the local area to international territory or spread from any species to humans. This has been evident by now, with the unprecedented magnitude of COVID-19 spread across the globe. Looking at the present scenario, we do not know how long it will take to contain this virus spread, even if it is contained in the nearest future, there is no guarantee that there will not be any sort of re-occurrence of emergent and re-emergent pathogens in…

01 Oct

Don’t just think about it…. Do it!!! And ‘Do It For Your Heart!’ Concept Medical champions a cause

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessDo It For Your Heart

Concept Medical champions a cause Surat [India] : According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Despite this alarming number, most people do little to keep a check on their hearts. Most people fail to realize that they can take tiny steps every day towards better heart health. Simple things like watching what we eat, portion control, light physical exercise, and de-stressing can take a lot of pressure off our hearts. Keeping this in mind, Concept Medical has launched a fun digital campaign #DoItForYourHeart on World…

15 Sep

LANXESS India donates six ventilators to hospitals in Thane

The News Horizon0 CommentsBusiness, Health & FitnessLANXESS India

Extends critical medical support of over INR 1 crore Takes overall aid to INR 3.5 crore in 2020 in fight against COVID-19 Mumbai : To help combat the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country, specialty chemicals company LANXESS today donated six ventilators worth over INR 1 crore to Kaushalya Medical Foundation Trust Hospital and Bethany Hospital in Thane. Both hospitals have been provided with three ventilators each. The donation was done as part of the company’s CSR initiative for 2020-2021. The hospitals, located in Thane will use these ventilators for treatment of patients from neighboring areas. LANXESS has been proactively collaborating with…

12 Sep

Malhar Thakar believes Health is His Top Priority During Monsoons

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Popular Gujarati celebrity Malhar Thakar shares how he practices steam inhalation regularly with Vicks Vaporub to help manage and improve his respiratory health this cold and flu season. Surat, Gujarat: Malhar Thakar, whose latest release Golkeri won hearts of his fans, has never failed to entertain. He is also someone who is making the most of this lockdown by honing his singing skills. While Malhar juggles many hats of actor, poet, philanthropist, he understands the importance of taking care of his health and wellness especially since seasonal flu is on the rise. With the monsoon season causing symptoms like breathing difficulty,…

09 Sep

Indian Bodybuilder Changed Look Made Him Look-alike The Jumanji Star “Dwayne Johnson”

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, Lifestyle

Delhi : India has a huge fan base of the Hollywood Star and a die hard body building fanatic Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock”. One only needs to take one glance at the hulking stature of The Rock to feel profoundly intimidated. But the big man knows the dramatic effect he has on people and knows just how to keep them calm – with a giant smile on his face. Following his path and making body building a passion, the Indian Bodybuilder Deepak Nanda is getting a lot of attention nowadays because of his changed look which made him look…