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Tips to Avoid Complication in Diabetes

As per estimations of World Health Organization (WHO) unless urgent steps are taken to diagnose and respond to diabetes early, diabetes related deaths will double in the next ten years.

Tips to Avoid Complication in Diabetes
Updated On : 04 Jan 2018 | 7:45 PM IST

Alcohol permanently damages DNA in stem cells, increases cancer risk: Study

The study also examined how the body tries to protect itself against damage caused by alcohol

Alcohol permanently damages DNA in stem cells, increases cancer risk: Study
Updated On : 04 Jan 2018 | 4:24 PM IST

Keeping Energy Levels High during the winters

Winter brings with it many viruses and changes that may bring the body under strain. This may then lead to lack of energy and motivation and even exhaustion.

Keeping Energy Levels High during the winters
Updated On : 02 Jan 2018 | 6:53 PM IST

What is Bronchitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments?

Bronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi which is the main passageway into the lungs. The disease most often results from a viral infection, and sometimes bacterial too.

What is Bronchitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments?
Updated On : 28 Dec 2017 | 3:44 PM IST

Natural Remedies to Control Oily Skin in winters

Oily skin in individuals is the result of excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands.

Natural Remedies to Control Oily Skin in winters
Updated On : 27 Dec 2017 | 12:30 PM IST

Causes and Treatment for Cold Sore

Cold Sore, also known as herpes labialis is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). It is a viral infection that mostly affects the mouth and the lips, the term labia means lips.

Causes and Treatment for Cold Sore
Updated On : 26 Dec 2017 | 1:35 PM IST

What is Ichthyosis - Causes, Symptoms and treatment?

Ichthyosis is a chronic skin disease that is characterized by thick, dry and rough patches on the skin.

What is Ichthyosis - Causes, Symptoms and treatment?
Updated On : 26 Dec 2017 | 1:30 PM IST

Common Winter Infections and Wellness Tips

With winters, there come many common infections such as flu, cold, sore throat, bronchitis and more.

Common Winter Infections and Wellness Tips
Updated On : 25 Dec 2017 | 3:28 PM IST

Protect your Children from Gastroenteritis this winter

Gastroenteritis is quite a common disorder especially during winters and children and babies are the most at risk. The bout of gastroenteritis can last between 24 hours to 10 days.

Protect your Children from Gastroenteritis this winter
Updated On : 25 Dec 2017 | 9:08 AM IST

Fighting Common Infections and Illnesses of winter

During winters there is a spike in various diseases such as colds, bronchitis, flu, gastroenteritis and others.

Fighting Common Infections and Illnesses of winter
Updated On : 25 Dec 2017 | 9:06 AM IST

Eggs can boost infants' brain development

Children aged 6-9 months were randomly assigned to be given one egg per day for six months, versus a control group, which did not receive eggs

Eggs can boost infants' brain development
Updated On : 24 Dec 2017 | 12:19 AM IST

Nature and nurture contribute equally to depression

They examined five types of families with various combinations of biological or adoptive offspring

Nature and nurture contribute equally to depression
Updated On : 24 Dec 2017 | 12:13 AM IST

Why sitting may be bad for your heart

People who sit for more than about nine or 10 hours each are prone to developing diabetes

Why sitting may be bad for your heart
Updated On : 24 Dec 2017 | 12:08 AM IST

Short-term exercise can improve brain activity

This study suggests even that 10 minutes of aerobic activity can prime the parts of the brain that help us focus

Short-term exercise can improve brain activity
Updated On : 24 Dec 2017 | 12:04 AM IST

Fit & Proper: Is cross-legged sitting bad?

Sitting cross-legged for several hours can lead to prolonged compression of the peroneal nerve

Fit & Proper: Is cross-legged sitting bad?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2017 | 11:59 PM IST

Energy Drinks and their effect on Health

Energy drinks are called so because they provide an instantaneous improvement in stamina, energy levels, alertness and ability to focus due to caffeine

Energy Drinks and their effect on Health
Updated On : 19 Dec 2017 | 11:22 PM IST

Causes and Treatment for Nausea during Pregnancy

These feeling of nausea and vomiting are more prominent in the mornings and in the presence of certain odors or during certain movements.

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2017 | 11:14 PM IST

Zika babies show severe health issues

They are 2 years old, but developmentally they are 6 months old; some can't see, walk or talk

Zika babies show severe health issues
Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 9:43 PM IST

Colouring books may help reduce stress: Study

The participants were able to make any type of art they wished, whether it involved colouring, sketching, doodling, or working with modelling clay

Colouring books may help reduce stress: Study
Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 9:38 PM IST

Fit & Proper: Activities and diet for an improved quality of life

You may also take help from a dietician or nutritionist to help figure out the best diet plan for your body

Fit & Proper: Activities and diet for an improved quality of life
Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 9:26 PM IST