‘Miracle drug’ for resistant TB to be rolled out for trial today
A ‘miracle drug’ to battle multi-drug resistant tuberculosis MDR-TB, and extensively-drug resistant TB (XDR-TB), will be rolled out on Monday in six public hospitals across the country. This is part...
View ArticleFight age with these foods
Trying to hold back time? The secret lies in your plate, say experts and every day the evidence supporting this fact just gets bigger. The first big must for those who are serious about anti ageing is...
View ArticleGiving kids antibiotics before age 2 ups their obesity risk
The study found that administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before children reach an age of 2 years is associated with an increased risk of early childhood obesity. Antibiotics have...
View ArticleHow good is your posture?
From slumping in front of the TV after a long day, to hunching over our computer screens; we spend an extraordinary amount of our lives sitting down. Check out these useful posture tips. Beat those...
View Article9 health experts tell how women can protect their health
Today women are juggling their work, family and social life; with most of them feeling constantly worn out and stressed. Even the weekends are spent doing mundane jobs that are left unattended during...
View ArticleSmoking burns Rs 1 lakh cr hole in Indian economy
The World Health Organisation has said the economic burden attributable to tobacco-related diseases is a staggering Rs 1,04,500 crore annually in the country and has pitched for large size warnings on...
View ArticleHumble haldi can help fight deadly TB
Turmeric, an essential ingredient that spices up an Indian curry, may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, new research has found. In Asia, turmeric is already used to treat many health conditions...
View ArticleDiet tips that help you stay healthy as you lose weight
Eating right -that should be your mantra if you want to lose weight and maintain it. Sometimes we just stop eating some foods thinking they are harmful for us. But the truth is that we should eat...
View ArticleIs chocolate good for you?
What you may not realise is that it’s the hundreds of complex chemicals found in chocolate that keep us coming back for more. Not only do they give chocolate its delicious taste and smooth texture,...
View ArticleKnee Alert: Ways you didn’t know you were hurting your knees!
Whether you are healthy, overweight, frail or athletic, regardless of your physical state, knee complaints in today’s time are pretty much ubiquitous. In all possibility you have experienced a slight...
View ArticleReasons why perspiration is good for you
There is nothing that you can really do about sweating. While it may leave you feeling fatigued and doesn’t have a pleasing smell, it can also be good for health. Here’s why: Strengthens you up:...
View Article6 ways you can trick yourself into dozing off
We all know that a hot, milky drink and a warm bath are supposed to relax you before bed, but many of us still can’t slip into slumber. The next time you are lying awake in bed, try these natural tips...
View ArticleBeat the heat with summer coolers
The scorching heat has already started taking its toll on the city. With temperatures touching a piping 40 degrees, everyone’s looking at options to stay cool and hydrated. We help you with the right...
View ArticleRehydrate with home-made flavoured water
So do you think your eight glasses of water can be substituted with coffee, tea, milk or other beverages? Well, experts say that all kinds of drinks and fluids do the job of hydrating our body to some...
View Article10 ways to make the most of your coffee habit
Coffee lovers are constantly tinged with guilt. You can’t do without it, but each time you gulp a cup of creamy steaming coffee, the fact that you are consuming something unhealthy keeps plaguing your...
View Article11 ways to beat the sweet temptation
Chances are you gobbled down way too many Easter eggs this year. And while you may well be on a sugar high, you are probably wracked with guilt about the amount of sugar you’ve consumed in one go!...
View ArticleYoga for pregnancy: Things you must know
Hey Shankara smarahara pramadhadhi natha Mannodha saanmbho sasisooda hara thrisoolin Sambho sugaprasavakruth bhavame dhayaloo Shri mathrubhootha shiva paalayamaam namosthe This shloka means ‘Oh Lord...
View ArticleLeafy neighbourhood adds years to a woman’s life
Ladies, if you want to live longer, you may want to think of living in the leafy suburbs as a new study suggests so. The study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) found...
View Article8 hidden signs you are drained!
Always tired and wonder why? 8 hidden signs that say you are knackered. 1: A cut that won’t go People keep asking you how you injured yourself and have trouble remembering (were you chopping onions,...
View ArticleIndoor pollution more harmful: Research
As the world gets prepared to build smart cities, new research led by an Indian-origin scientist has highlighted the dangerous effects of indoor pollution on human health and has called for policies...
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