Dr. Devarajan to Head Emerson Hospital’s Medical Staff
CONCORD, MA—Emerson Hospital, which this month was named a Top Urban Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, has elected Dr. Raj Devarajan as president of...
Impotent men at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes
NEW YORK-- Men diagnosed with infertility are at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, alcohol abuse and drug abuse compared to fertile men, a...
People posting inspirational quotes on Facebook actually dumb: Study
TORONTO--Are you a Deepak Chopra fan and love to bombard your friends' Facebook wall with inspirational quotes? This may sweep the floor off your...
How marijuana use leads to severe mental disorder
NEW YORK-- Cannabis or marijuana use increases neural noise in the brain, leading to a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are...
Health Talk: Myths and Reality About Weight Loss Drugs
By Dr. Alok Gupta, MD
INDIA New England Health Columnist
Nearly 38% of the US population is obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater...
Blood pressure reading of 120/80 still works best for Indians: Experts
By Nishant Arora
NEW DELHI-- At a time when researchers and health care providers globally are debating over an ideal blood pressure (BP) level for...
Testosterone treatment may benefit diabetic men
NEW YORK-- Men with Type 2 diabetes who have low testosterone levels can benefit significantly from testosterone treatment, says a new study led by...
Sweet, enticing and dangerous? The truth behind sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup
By Sangeeta Pradhan
INDIA New England Nutrition Columnist
The sugar debate, (reminiscent of the fat debate) rages on with folks on either side of the aisle...
How To Reprogram Yourself For Success In 2016
Some people start each day with an early morning jog.
Others begin with a cup of coffee and a donut.
“Everyone knows that people are creatures...
Harvard Pilgrim Appoints Dr. Manju Sheth to Adult Clinical Advisory Committee
WELLESLEY, MA--Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a not-for-profit health services company serving more than one million members in New England, has appointed Dr. Manju Sheth,...
