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Diarrhoea outbreak: Medical team reaches Hirakud 
Diarrhoea outbreak: Medical team reaches Hirakud 

The residents of affected areas blamed the condition of the drinking water pipes laid out by the Public Health Department for the outbreak.

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
Covid-19
India marks 4th anniversary of first Covid-19 lockdown

Sensing the possible repercussions of the deadly prowl of the Covid-19 virus which reportedly took 'birth' in China the previous year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11, 2020

Pregnancy after 35
Pregnancy after 35: Things to watch out for now

Pregnancy after 35 needs to be watched out for carefully. Apart from taking prescribed medications, it is also important to watch out for diet.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
low carb diet
Plant-based Vs Meat-based low carb diet: Which is better for weight loss?

Weight loss and retaining ideal weight is quite a struggle for most of the people that continues throughout their lives.

exercise and healthy diet
7 simple ways to reduce risk of stroke in younger people

Changes in lifestyle is the first think that health experts advise to prevent stroke in younger people. Know more!

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Vitamins
Why popping vitamin pills without doctor's prescription may harm you

Vitamin pills may help people with deficiencies, the elderly or pregnant women, but research has shown that overdose may result in problems like digestive issues, kidney stones and even heart disease.

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
Hope against cancer! Odisha students develop portable cancer detection device
Hope against cancer! Odisha students develop portable cancer detection device

The test to diagnose cancer is very costly. Apart from that, it also takes time for a patient to get his/her report. ‘Portable Cancer Diagnosis Device’ is claimed to be a solution to the above problems. 

World Kidney Day: Follow These 5 Tips In Your Daily Routine For A Healthy Kidney
World Kidney Day: Follow These 5 Tips In Your Daily Routine For A Healthy Kidney

Maintaining healthy Kidney is vital as the organ filters waste and toxins, balances electrolytes, regulates blood pressure and produces hormones for bone health and hemoglobin.

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MALES MORE VULNERABLE TO KIDNEY DISEASES?
World Kidney Day: Know Why Males Are More Vulnerable To Kidney Disease Than Females?

What if we tell you that men are more vulnerable to kidney diseases than women? Females are known to be more resilient to kidney disease and injury, compared to males.

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  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
World Kidney Day
On World Kidney Day, know what to do and avoid to maintain creatinine and uric acid levels

World Kidney Day is an initiative that is celebrated on March 9 jointly by the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN).

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
cigarette smoking
Want to quit smoking? 5 foods that can help you quit the bad habit

Smoking is very bad for lungs and overall health. Apart from strong willpower, you also should reach out to these 5 foods to snub your cravings for smoking.

  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Acute Sleep Deprivation
Acute sleep deprivation: Scientists develop blood-based marker

This level of sleep deprivation increases the risk of serious injury or fatality in safety critical situations, according to experts at Monash University in Australia, and the University of Birmingham in the UK.

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Blue corn
Exotic blue corn and why you must include it in your diet

Blue corn is a large grain prominently found in Peru and South America. Know about its health benefits in detail!

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow.
Oral pill to help in healing fracture in lesser time

The main advantage of CDRI-1500 is that even its low dose has been found to be effective in healing fractures, she said.

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
Indian Army doctors give new lease of life to 8-YO Baramulla boy
Indian Army doctors give new lease of life to 8-YO Baramulla boy

The boy had a critical narrowing of the aorta (blood vessel supplying pure blood to all the parts of the body), resulting in compromised blood supply to a few vital organs of the body as well as reduced function of the heart, as per Defence Ministry statement.

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