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Immune confusion behind severe dengue fever in children: Study
Immune confusion behind severe dengue fever in children: Study

Most people infected with dengue virus have no symptoms, or a fever that quickly passes. However, 5 per cent of people progress to severe dengue, which can mean organ failure and even death within days of symptoms appearing.

  • Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Breast cancer in men: A rare but real concern
Breast cancer in men: A rare but real concern

Accounting for only about 1% of all breast cancer cases, it is often overlooked. In this article, we will shed light on the prevalence, risk factors, signs, and the crucial importance of early detection for male breast cancer.

  • Sunday, 29 October 2023
Pistachio
Here's why pistachio is the perfect winter nut

Apart from cashews and walnuts, the one nut that is just perfect for winter because of its immense health-benefiting properties is pistachio.

  • Sunday, 29 October 2023
drinking unsweetened coffee
Drinking unsweetened coffee? Know why it has become such a big craze

Drinking unsweetened coffee in particular is a big craze among health-conscious people and the reasons are indeed backed by research and studies.

  • Saturday, 28 October 2023
high protein Indian breakfast
6 high protein Indian breakfasts to lose weight during festivals

High-protein breakfast dishes keep you satiated for a long time as a result you tend to eat junk foods and spicy dishes less thereby keeping calorie intake to a minimum.

  • Saturday, 28 October 2023
8,000 steps daily may help cut your risk of premature death
8,000 steps daily may help cut your risk of premature death

The new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, identifies for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk provides additional benefits.

  • Friday, 27 October 2023
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Medical Bill
Are you paying GST on total medical bill? Read to know how you might be scammed by the hospital

After July 2022, even hospitals have been brought under the ambit of the GST taxation system. However, do not get fooled if the hospital adds GST on the total bill during your discharge, because all the healthcare services are not taxed by the government.

  • Friday, 27 October 2023
Covid
Covid death risk 50% higher in schizophrenia, psychosis patients: Study

the risk of death increased by six per cent for people with severe mental illness and 16 per cent for people without severe mental illness following Covid-19 infection

side effects of lemon water
5 Side effects of drinking Lemon Water that you must know

Lemon water is very good for health. But if taken in excess it can lead to several side-effects.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Exercise
Just 25 mins of exercise enough to cut death risk from sitting long

The study, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that higher daily tallies of physical activity are linked to a lower risk, irrespective of the amount of time spent seated every day.

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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herbs to boost lung health
7 herbs and spices to boost lung health amid air pollution

One of the biggest disadvantages of living in metropolitan cities is the high level of air pollution. You can still maintain the health of your lungs by using these 7 herbs and spices.

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
unhealthy food items
How to beat unhealthy food cravings?

Unhealthy foods cause damage to overall health in the long run. Know how you can tackle such unwanted temptations.

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
brain stroke
Amid rising heart-related issues, know 6 lifestyle changes that reduce stroke risk

A stroke can leave you paralyzed and impaired. More often brain stroke occurs when it does not get adequate blood supply due to various conditions or reasons.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
New AI tool to listen to your voice & detect diabetes with 89% accuracy
New AI tool to listen to your voice & detect diabetes with 89% accuracy

Scientists from Klick Labs in the US used six to 10 seconds of people’s voice, along with basic health data, including age, sex, height, and weight, to create an AI model that can distinguish whether that individual has Type 2 diabetes. 

Scientists link sleep & stress with epileptic seizures
Scientists link sleep & stress with epileptic seizures

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK used mathematical modelling to understand the impact of different physiological processes, such as sleep and changes in concentration of the stress-hormone cortisol

  • Wednesday, 18 October 2023
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