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  • How to protect yourself from harmful effects of air pollution?

    How to protect yourself from harmful effects of air pollution?

    November 24, 2021 9:09 IST

    Preventive steps for air pollution, such as avoiding leaving the house during pollution, utilising air purifiers at home, staying hydrated, and eating immunity-boosting foods, are all essential.

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    Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Types, symptoms, prevention & cure; know when should one screen

    November 23, 2021 16:27 IST

    According to studies, Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Every year, more than 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with the disease. However, the misconceptions around the illness, regardless of its high occurrence, still prevail. Here's all you need to know about lung cancer:

  • 6 Bone strengthening Yoga poses for osteoporosis

    6 Bone strengthening Yoga poses for osteoporosis

    November 23, 2021 14:58 IST

    For people suffering from osteoporosis, yoga can be an effective addition to their treatment plan. The ancient sacred practice slowly builds strength, stability, agility and flexibility in the body which helps to ease the symptoms, lower the risk of complications and improve bone health. A study conducted in 2009 found out that when yoga is done consistently and diligently, it can increase bone strength.

  • Robotics in knee replacement

    Robotics in knee replacement

    November 23, 2021 9:42 IST

    Thousands of patients benefiting every year from its precision, unparalleled results, and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) that helps these surgeons deliver patient satisfaction at the highest level so far.

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    Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatment

    November 23, 2021 7:21 IST

    In the study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, the team found more than 30 different cell types, some of which had not been detected in gastric tumours before. Tumours from different patients showed a different composition of these cells, which helps to explain why similar treatments can have very different outcomes.

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    Booster Dose: What top health experts have to say

    November 22, 2021 22:41 IST

    Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that a decision on booster dose would be taken based on the expert recommendation only, adding that, the priority is to complete the adult vaccination programme with both doses at the earliest.

  • Prebiotics- the superfoods for your skin & gut

    Prebiotics- the superfoods for your skin & gut

    November 22, 2021 9:09 IST

    Prebiotics are your answer to all these concerns. A good source of prebiotics and superfoods strengthens your skin and grants it immunity. But not just that, it also helps you tackle these skin issues by keeping them away. Every now and then, your skin requires a boost of healthy bacteria to stay fit from the inside out. This results in glowing, nourished skin on the outside.

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    Unborn babies may contract Covid-19 via infected mother: Study

    November 21, 2021 23:04 IST

    The researchers highlighted that the biggest risk to the foetus during pregnancy is if the mother becomes very unwell with Covid-19 infection. In this instance the virus may be present in high concentration in the amniotic fluid. In addition, it could damage the placenta, which can lead to preterm birth.

  • Health benefits of Turmeric in winters

    Health benefits of Turmeric in winters

    November 21, 2021 8:55 IST

    Turmeric is a magic ingredient that can be used almost in every dish and helps you to remain healthy. It works as an antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral that works as an immunity booster.

  • Fatty Liver

    Debunking common myths about Fatty Liver

    November 20, 2021 9:10 IST

    Fatty liver, as the name suggests is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the Liver. The average accuracy of fat in a liver is less than 5 per cent of the total liver size. Building fat in the liver more than average can cause liver inflammation, which leads to liver failure or permanent liver damage.

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    Covid aerosol can remain in public washrooms much longer than open spaces

    November 19, 2021 9:40 IST

    In a new study, the team at IIT-Bombay explored how airflow can mitigate the transmission of Covid-19 indoors by taking cue from airflow around aircraft and engines. The researchers discovered that the chances of infection are significantly higher in a dead zone.

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    Covid positive test linked to fatigue, mental illness: Study

    November 17, 2021 23:25 IST

    Other studies also showed similar results revealing elevated risks of mental illness, self-harm, fatigue, and disrupted sleep patterns among people testing positive for infection during the pandemic.

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    Precautions and suggestions by health experts to counter indoor air pollution

    November 17, 2021 17:09 IST

    People spend, on average, 65 per cent of their time inside their homes. A growing body of research suggests that indoor air pollution can be much more concentrated than pollution outside.  

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    Psychological impact of excessive gaming and ways to manage internet dependency

    November 16, 2021 19:03 IST

    Internet gaming can result in psycho-social and behavioural changes affecting their daily activities. Apart from physical health issues such as sleep disturbances and eating habits, internet gaming and addiction can have a psychological impact, such as Anxiety, Depression, Social Phobia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, etc. 

  • A crucial step to enhancing pneumonia care

    A crucial step to enhancing pneumonia care

    November 16, 2021 10:25 IST

    Pneumonia is associated with an annual mortality rate of roughly 2.5 million adults and children globally. India alone accounts for 23 per cent of the global pneumonia burden.

  • Thin line between depression and feeling depressed

    Thin line between depression and feeling depressed

    November 15, 2021 14:05 IST

    Before we understand what depression is, let's clarify at the outset what it isn't. Depression is not feeling sad or feeling depressed momentarily. Unknowingly, we stereotypically portray depression as sadness with the extensive usage of the word.

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    Young diabetics at greater risk of losing vision: Experts

    November 14, 2021 8:36 IST

    It is estimated that approximately 1.1-crore people are suffering from retinal disorders in India and more alarmingly, about one in every three people living with diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes complication that affects eyes.  

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    Thin line between depression and feeling depressed

    November 13, 2021 20:15 IST

    The line between clinical depression and feeling depressed is quite fragile and often we find inappropriate self-diagnosis in this regard. Clinical depression is accompanied by a feeling of impending doom without any reason, every day, for over two weeks continuously along with fatigue, loss of interest, insomnia, etc. However, one may feel depressed for a while due to a difficult event like losing a job/loved one, etc.

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    Diwali after effects: Ayurveda recommended tips to keep check on your lung health

    November 13, 2021 18:25 IST

    Post Diwali pollutions levels are on the rise with many facing breathing problems. At this point, everybody is on the lookout for various measures to combat the ill effects of pollution. Here are some Ayurveda recommended tips to keep a check on your lung health

  • Yoga to probiotics, wellness tips for common ailments during winter

    Yoga to probiotics, wellness tips for common ailments during winter

    November 11, 2021 9:36 IST

    Out of these 6 seasons, Shishir Ritu (winter) extending from Mid-January to Mid-March is a period that remains cold and windy. Ritusandhi: 'Ritu' means season and 'Sandhi' means junction. It Is a junctional period consisting of the last 7 days of the previous season and the first 7 days of the next season. During this period, our body is prone to infections.

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