Health News

How cucumbers keep you healthy

Cucumber is a rich source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, potassium and a great quantity of water content.

Oct 18, 2016

National Summit on Food Fortification: Modi government aims to prevent micronutrient malnutrition

Lack of macro and micronutrients in food causes diseases like anemia and TB.

Oct 18, 2016

Beetroot health benefits during pregnancy

Beetroot consumption has many health benefits for pregnant women, but a doctor should be consulted to prevent side effects.

Oct 18, 2016

This experimental drug might be the breakthrough for HIV cure

The medication used need to be administered permanently as stopping its consumption would revive the virus in the body.

Oct 17, 2016

Sugar addiction is similar to tobacco addiction, can ruin dental health, say experts

In India, 50 percent of the overall population suffers from dental caries, which include one to two-year-old infants.

Oct 17, 2016

Moderate brisk walking and limiting inactivity curbs cardiometabolic risks: Research

Oregon-based researchers establish link between the cardiometabolic risk factors and step-defined physical activity.

Oct 17, 2016

Half of the world's school-age children with disabilities don't go to school: Report

Stigma and misinformation, along with lack of data on number of disabled children are contributing to the problem

Oct 17, 2016

Indigenous drugs being developed for Hepatitis B and Diabetes; expected to cost lower than the present drugs

There are around 40 million hepatitis B patients and 66 million diabetics in India.

Oct 17, 2016

World Food Day 2016: What is it, and why is it celebrated?

Find out when World Food Day is, what the theme for this year is, and how it is significant for people all over the world.

Oct 16, 2016

Eliminate love handles, excess body fat with these simple home and office tips

Joining a gym may not always be possible, but doing home workouts is always possible.

Oct 15, 2016

Exercise During Pregnancy: Benefits and tips

Pilates, yoga and water aerobics are recommended for pregnant women.

Oct 15, 2016

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day 2016: Foods to avoid during pregnancy

According to United Nations (UN), the infant mortality rate is 49.4 per cent globally.

Oct 15, 2016

Brain chip revives paralysed man's sense of touch

The study says that micro-stimulation of sensory cortex can elicit natural sensation instead of tingling.

Oct 14, 2016

Parents of kids with food allergies assume they are also affected, says US study

Allergy testing, including blood and skin prick testing, are not always reliable.

Oct 14, 2016

Dog walkers feel more fit and secure than others, says study

Dog walkers achieve more than 30 minutes of working out on more days per week than non-dog walkers.

Oct 14, 2016