Health & Wellness: News
05 Aug 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi: 'Mosquito Terminator on Wheels' to spray insecticides around tracks
After much prodding by the Delhi HC, the anti-mosquito breeding fight in the capital is now getting a big weapon.
04 Aug 2018
Fitness and HealthWorld Breastfeeding Week: 5 reasons why babies should be breastfed
Nutritionally, and otherwise, breast milk is the best for babies, and the benefits of breastfeeding are myriad.
04 Aug 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Top 10 health benefits of desi ghee
An all-time favorite of Indian households, particularly in the North, desi, home-made ghee has, of late, started losing its old charm and popularity as more and more people are moulding their choices to Western alternatives.
03 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of mushrooms you never knew
Neither a veggie, nor a fruit, this delicious food the world savors so much, in fact, belongs to the fungi kingdom.
03 Aug 2018
India#InternationalBeerDay: Top 10 health benefits of drinking beer
Though, lovers of beer don't really need a special day to grab their choicest liquid, but they call the first Friday of August as International Beer day. Let's celebrate by, well, drinking beer!
02 Aug 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 Indian dinner options that help in weight-loss
Weight loss isn't about shrinking your diet or fasting. In fact, such practices are unhealthy.
01 Aug 2018
IndiaIndian healthcare system still has hope. Here's why
We have one doctor for 1674 people. Healthcare expenditure is out-of-pocket for 62% Indians, forcing over 63 million into poverty every year.
01 Aug 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: The 5 best calcium-rich food items
Calcium is one of the most important minerals our body needs.
30 Jul 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Know when a hospital is overcharging: Details here
Even at a time when hospitals are under fire for rampant malpractices, you can get quality treatment without denting your pocket. All you need is preparedness and planning.
30 Jul 2018
Lifestyle#HealthBytes: Top 5 hacks to naturally improve your eyesight
Maintaining good eye health is crucial for having unobstructed, clear vision in the long run.
29 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Top 5 sources of protein for vegetarians
One major diet risk for vegetarians is protein deficiency.
29 Jul 2018
IndiaWhat can you do when you face medical negligence?
On October 24, 2013, US-based Dr. Kunal Saha famously won a compensation totaling Rs. 11 crore, 15 years after he had filed a case against Kolkata's AMRI Hospital, where his wife died because of medical negligence.
29 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 reasons why you should prefer tea over coffee
Tea or Coffee? It's been a silent (psychological) war between drinkers of two of the most popular drinks of all time, since ages.
28 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: The amazing health benefits of taking power naps
It's no secret that most of us don't get a good night's sleep on a regular basis, owing to the vagaries of modern life and work pressure.
27 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Green coffee for weight-loss - Fact or fiction?
Whether coffee is beneficial or detrimental to health has been the subject of a long-drawn debate, which still rages.
26 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Pregnant? Don't miss out on these 5 super-food items
Pregnancy can be a profound experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically.
26 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items to gain healthy weight
In a health (read appearance) conscious society, where everyone is obsessed with losing weight and getting as slim as life permits, there are many who would like to gain a bit of healthy weight.
26 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Why you should drink water on empty stomach daily
Consuming enough water is crucial to maintaining good health and wellness.
25 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Simple hacks to avoid dengue by preventing mosquito bites
It's monsoon season and the risk of getting mosquito bite-induced infections and diseases like Dengue is at an all-time high.
24 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 food items to help you decrease cholesterol levels
Your cholesterol level basically depends on what you fill your plates with.
24 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 remarkable health benefits of morning walks
What if we told you that taking daily 30-minute walks in the morning can significantly reduce risks of developing bad lifestyle-induced diseases?
23 Jul 2018
World Health Organization#HealthBytes: 5 food items that help low blood pressure patients
It's quite common to assume that high blood pressure is the only blood pressure-related problem there is. However, low blood pressure is also dangerous.
23 Jul 2018
GurugramThis Gurugram eight-year-old had 100+ tapeworms in her brain
For six months, this eight-year-old had been suffering from severe headache and epileptic seizures.
23 Jul 2018
Anil BaijalDelhi: 75 malaria, 43 dengue cases reported this season
At least 29 cases of malaria have been reported in the first three weeks of July in Delhi, taking the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease in Delhi this season to 75, according to a South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) report.
23 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 benefits of drinking enough water
With around 60% of our body comprising water, this elixir of life is crucial for healthy functioning.
23 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: To reduce weight, you should eat these 5 food-items
Making a plan to lose weight, following a regular workout regimen, and eating healthy, but still not being able to witness the desired results can get really frustrating.
22 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 food items to control high blood pressure
Infamously called the "silent killer", hypertension or high blood-pressure may go unnoticed for years, but could be the root-cause of major health issues and diseases such as heart-ailments, kidney disease, stroke, and blood vessel damage.
22 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 benefits of olive oil you never knew about
We've all heard a lot about how fantastic olive oil is for our health.
20 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of green tea
Native to China and India, green tea has gradually become a global phenomenon with its huge list of miraculous health benefits.
20 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 healthy vegetarian options for breakfast
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You must make it big and healthy, so that you get the much needed kick-start to your day.
20 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia sees major reductions in HIV infections: UN report
Sustained and focused efforts to reach key populations have led to major reductions in HIV infections in Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam during 2010-17, stated a UNAIDS report titled 'Miles to go closing gaps, breaking barriers, fighting injustices'.
19 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 simple home remedies for acne that actually work
Hands-down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It reportedly affects atleast 85% of the world population at some point in their lives or other.
19 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Relieve back pain with these 5 simple exercises
Taking rest might seem like the most obvious thing to do when you're suffering from back-pain, but to get long-term relief, you should start exercising.
18 Jul 2018
KeralaHumanity wins! Bus staff, conductor save a 68-year-old's life
A collaborative effort by a conductor, driver and passengers helped save a sexagenarian's life, who suffered a cardiac-arrest on board the bus.
18 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Simple hacks to help you get good quality sleep
Sleep-deprivation is known to cause a whole host of serious health problems such as stroke, diabetes, indigestion, to name a few.
18 Jul 2018
Natural and Home Remedies#HealthBytes: 5 simple home remedies for headaches
With long working hours, pressures of meeting deadlines, and fast-paced lifestyles, headaches can be quite common these days.
17 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to treat cold and cough
Since time immemorial, Indians have been using natural, homemade remedies to treat various illnesses and infections.
17 Jul 2018
Lifestyle#HealthBytes: Five simple hacks to help manage hair loss
Excessive hair loss can get really frustrating, and given growing pollution levels, sedentary lifestyles, and faster ageing, the risk of excessive hair fall or even baldness is at an all-time high.
16 Jul 2018
Lifestyle#HealthBytes: A DIY guide for home-made natural body wash
The chemicals in the cosmetics and beauty products you've been using could be doing more harm to your skin and health than you realize, especially with regular use.
16 Jul 2018
MonsoonSay goodbye to monsoon woes with super easy skincare regime
Monsoon brings relief from the scorching heat of the sun but also invites a lot of problems for the skin. The season loaded with humidity, stickiness, germs, and infections results in acne breakouts, hair fall, and dull and oily skin.
