Name: World Health Day 2025: Why Your Dental Health Is Important, An Exclusive Conversation With Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora
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Description: Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed, this year, our team in an exclusive interview with Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora spoke to him about the importance of dental health and how it can tell a lot about your overall health. As Dr Arora rightly says, your oral health is like a "mirror" to your overall health. Watch the full interview here.

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Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed, this year, our team in an exclusive interview with Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora spoke to him about the importance of dental health and how it can tell a lot about your overall health. As Dr Arora rightly says, your oral health is like a "mirror" to your overall health. Watch the full interview here.

World Health Day 2025: Why Your Dental Health Is Important, An Exclusive Conversation With Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora

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Why more people are scared to fly? what they can do about it?

Ishita Roy

Why More People Are Anxious About Flying—And What You Can Do About It

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There has been a recent increase in aviation-related headlines and tragic incidents that has triggered renewed anxiety about air travel. This has happened to even those who have previously felt at ease about boarding a flight. Statistics have continued to show that flying is one of the safest ways to travel, whoever, the number of people who have been affected by the fear of flying, or aerophobia has only grown. <br /><br />This is based on the reports from psychologists, airport staff, and airline crew suggested a noticeable uptick in passengers expressing nervousness about flying. This trend is not just limited to those who have a long-standing fear of air travel. This has now been affecting to even those who were not concerned about it before. This may be due to the increasing media coverage, heightened safety concerns, and ongoing stress from broader life circumstances. <br /><br />The recent data from the industry reflects a decline in air travel during early spring. While some airlines have suggested economic uncertainty and reduced government travels, the evidence suggest that there have been concerns over safety and psychological toll on recent aviation events, which has led to the decline in numbers. <br /><br />Flight crews, especially those based near recent accident locations, have also felt the impact. Some crew members have taken time off to cope emotionally, and in a few cases, even left the profession due to increased stress.<br /><br /><h4>What Is Aerophobia?<br /></h4><br />As per Trauma Research UK, aerophobia is an irrational fear or anxiety related to flying or being in aeroplanes. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an excessive or irrational fear of a particular object, situation, or activity. People with aerophobia may also experience intense anxiety, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviour when faced with situations involving air travel, such as boarding a plane, visiting an airport or even just thinking about flying. <br /><br /><h4>How Does It Start?<br /></h4><br />It usually starts like how all other phobias start, from a 'learned behaviour'.<br /><br /><strong>Bad Experience: </strong>A bad experience can be anything from experiencing turbulence, experiencing some form of trauma whilst abroad, seeing a frightening film as a child or feeling unwell on a plane<br /><strong>Copying A Parent: </strong>A lot of behaviour that we often do comes from looking at our parents If as a child, you have witnessed a grown up, who is supposed to be your protector, be scared of flights. Chances are, you will be scared too. <br /><strong>Becoming A Parent: </strong>Your parental protection instincts have kicked in and this fear may accelerate and become a phobia. <br /><strong>Transference:</strong> This often occurs when facing a stressful event whilst on holiday. As you are sitting on the plane homeward bound, the suppressed anxiety and stress catch up with you, causing an anxiety attack.<br /><br />Psychologists also suggest that as individuals take on more responsibilities—like starting families or advancing in careers—their sense of vulnerability can increase, sparking fears that didn’t exist before.<br /><br />Traumatic flight experiences, such as severe turbulence, can also act as a trigger. In some cases, broader anxiety disorders—such as social or travel-related stress—intersect with aerophobia, compounding the fear.<br /><br /><h4>What Are The Symptoms?<br /></h4><br />For some, the fear of flying can lead to full-blown panic attacks. These may involve shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, or a sense of being trapped. Airline crew members often assist passengers experiencing panic, sometimes administering oxygen or offering calming support during the flight.<br /><br /><h4>How Can You Cope?<br /></h4><br /><strong>Deep breathing: </strong>Practicing longer exhales helps activate the body’s relaxation response.<br /><br /><strong>Exposure therapy: </strong>This can involve gradually facing flight-related triggers—starting with looking at plane photos, watching flight videos, or using virtual reality simulations.<br /><br /><strong>Mindfulness and acceptance:</strong> Learning to tolerate uncomfortable feelings rather than fight them can make anxiety more manageable.<br /><br /><strong>Journaling symptoms:</strong> Some therapists recommend keeping a count of anxious moments to foster acceptance and track progress.<br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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Novavax Says FDA Approval Back on Track for Its COVID Vaccine

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How can naturopathy complement modern healthcare?

What Role Does Naturopathy Play In General Healing?

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As times are changing, all of us are going back to traditional approaches, whether it is Ayurveda, Homoeopathy or Naturopathy. These are alternative medicines and are useful in treating many diseases, especially through lifestyle changes. Most of these alternative medicines focus on preventive care. Today, we try to find out what one might be in for when they choose Naturopathy as a way of healing. What does it do? How does it differ from Ayurveda? How can it complement the regular day-to-day modern medicines?<br /><br />For this, the Health and Me team spoke to Dr Prashanth Shetty, Principal at SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Ujire.<br /><br /><h4>What Is Naturopathy?<br /></h4><br />As the doctor explains, Naturopathy is a holistic approach to medicine that believes in the body’s innate ability to heal itself. It focuses on the root cause of illnesses, not just symptoms, and promotes natural healing through diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal remedies, hydrotherapy, and physical therapy.<br /><br />"Naturopathy emphasizes natural healing, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification, aiming to restore balance and promote long-term wellness,” says Dr Shetty.<br /><br />Unlike allopathic medicine, which often relies on pharmaceuticals and surgeries to treat disease symptoms, naturopathy works by supporting the body’s self-healing process.<br /><br /><h4>How Does Naturopathy Complement Modern Medicine?<br /></h4><br />Naturopathy is increasingly being integrated with modern medical practices. It works well as a complementary therapy, especially in managing chronic conditions. For instance, naturopathic therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition counselling can reduce side effects of medications or improve treatment outcomes.<br /><br />Patients undergoing treatment for diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, or even cancer may benefit from a combined approach—using conventional medications alongside naturopathic suggestions on diet, exercise, and stress reduction. This not only reduces dependency on medication but also empowers patients to actively participate in their healing journey.<br /><br /><h4>Can It Help With Chronic Conditions?<br /></h4><br />Dr Shetty points out instances where Naturopathy has helped patients who have been battling with chronic diseases:<br /><br /><strong>Diabetes:</strong> Naturopathic approaches like dietary changes, herbal supplements, and stress management can complement conventional treatments.<br /><br /><strong>Hypertension: </strong>Lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise, and stress reduction, can be used alongside medication to manage blood pressure.<br /><br /><strong>Arthritis:</strong> Naturopathic treatments like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and physical therapy can help manage pain and inflammation.<br /><br /><h4>Mental Health<br /></h4><br /><strong>Anxiety and Depression:</strong> Naturopathic approaches like mindfulness, meditation, and herbal supplements can be used alongside conventional treatments.<br /><br /><strong>Stress Management:</strong> Naturopathic techniques like yoga, deep breathing, and relaxation can help manage stress.<br /><br /><h4>Digestive Health<br /></h4><strong><br />Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): </strong>Naturopathic approaches like dietary changes, probiotics, and stress management can help manage symptoms.<br /><br /><strong>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): </strong>Naturopathic treatments like dietary modifications, herbal supplements, and stress reduction can complement conventional treatments.<br /><br /><h4>Women's Health<br /></h4><br /><strong>Menstrual Disorders: </strong>Naturopathic approaches like herbal supplements, dietary changes, and stress management can help regulate menstrual cycles.<br /><br /><strong>Menopause: </strong>Naturopathic treatments like herbal supplements, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications can help manage symptoms.<br /><br /><h4>Naturopathy vs Ayurveda: Are They the Same?<br /></h4><br />Though both systems promote natural healing, they are fundamentally different. “Naturopathy and Ayurveda are not the same—they are distinct systems of natural medicine with different foundations and limitations,” says Dr Shetty.<br /><br />Naturopathy is grounded in the belief of self-healing through nature, whereas Ayurveda is rooted in the concept of balancing the body's three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Naturopathy commonly uses diet, hydrotherapy, and herbal medicines, while Ayurveda may include massages, herbal formulations, and treatments based on dosha types.<br /><br />Additionally, naturopathic education is often structured and formalized, while Ayurvedic learning can also be passed down traditionally through apprenticeships.<br /><br />While both the systems do share certain similarities—like emphasizing prevention, detoxification, and the use of herbal remedies; they follow a different framework and diagnostic methods. Naturopathy focuses more on individual's lifestyle and the environmental factors, whereas Ayurveda relies more on the ancient texts and doshic assessments, points out the doctor.<br /><br /><h4>Personalized and Preventive<br /></h4><br />What makes naturopathy stand out is that it is personalized in nature and is based on each individual's lifestyle, their dietary habits, what suits them and what does not and their stress levels. It also evaluates emotional well-being, as well as the environment that may be the cause of their diseases or disorders.<br /><br />At the core of naturopathy is prevention. It focuses more on preventing a disease even before the symptoms show up. By encouraging early lifestyle interventions, regular detoxification, and stress management, naturopathy helps reduce disease incidence, hospital visits, and the long-term burden on healthcare systems.<br /><br /><h4>Reducing Healthcare Burden<br /></h4><br />There is an overgrowing burden on the healthcare system. While it is not to say that this must not be changed however, with alternative medicines like naturopathy, which emphasizes on preventive care, it can help lessen the burden. Naturopathy also focuses on educating individuals to take control of their health. The approaches used are: balanced nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. As Dr Shetty notes, this not only empowers patients but also reduces the reliance on medication and minimizes hospital visits—ultimately easing the strain on healthcare infrastructure.<br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Adolescents and Adults

FDA Approves Dupixent For Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria In Adolescents And Adults

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Dupixent or dupilumab for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adults and adolescents who are aged 12 years or are older. The approval caters to those who would have to continue to experience symptoms despite being on histmamine-1 (H1) antihistamine therapy. These are medications that block the effects of histamine on H1 receptors and are primarily used to treat allergies or allergic reactions. <br /><br /><h4>What is Dupixent?<br /></h4><br />It is a biologic medication which targets specific pathways in the immune system. It is a monoclonal antibody, which is designed to inhibit the signaling of two key proteins, namely: interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13). These two play a central role in type 2 inflammation, which is believed to contribute to a variety of allergic and inflammatory conditions. It is also approved for other conditions like atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. <br /><br /><h4>What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria?<br /></h4><br />As per the 2017 study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, titled Chronic spontaneous urticaria, the condition is defined by the presence of hives daily or almost for at lease six weeks. The study also mentions that the condition mostly affects the working population and may have a substantial impact on quality of life.<br /><br />As per the American College of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology, it affects about 20% of people at some time during their lives. It can also be triggered by many substances or situations and usually starts as an itchy patch of skin that turns into swollen red welts. <br /><br />Rarely, cases of hives last more than six weeks and could end up staying for up to 5 years. This condition is known as chronic spontaneous urticaria or idiopathic urticaria. It can affect 1.4% of the general population and is seen in women twice as commonly as men. <br /><br />For many individuals, the condition is both physically uncomfortable and emotionally distressing, often interfering with sleep, daily activities, and overall quality of life. In some patients, standard antihistamines fail to control the symptoms, leaving them in need of more effective treatment options.<br /><br /><h4>How Was Dupixent Approved?<br /></h4><br />The FDA has based its decision on the results of two phase 3 clinical trials that studied the drug ass an add-on to the standard antihistamine therapy. The trials also included patients who had not previously been treated with biologic therapies and who continued to show symptoms despite being on antihistamines. <br /><br />In both studies, Dupixent met its primary and key secondary endpoints. Patients receiving the medication showed a significant reduction in the severity of itching and urticaria activity after 24 weeks, compared to those who received placebo plus antihistamines. Additionally, those on Dupixent were more likely to achieve well-controlled disease or a complete response by the end of the study period. The safety profile observed in these trials was consistent with what has already been documented in other approved uses of Dupixent.<br /><br />The approval of Dupixent for CSU represents a significant advancement for patients and healthcare providers. It offers new hope for those who have been living with poorly controlled symptoms, enhancing their ability to manage the condition more effectively and improve overall quality of life.<br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

fda approves dupixent for chronic spontaneous urticaria in adolescents and adults