'Due to this sudden phenomenon, guests stopped visiting the homes of these villages, girls and boys from these villages were not getting proposals; students were reluctant to attend schools and colleges for fear of being shamed.'
The cases of sudden hair loss, or 'acute onset alopecia totalis', were reported in 279 persons in 18 villages of Buldhana between December 2024 and January this year, prompting authorities to order a probe into the matter.
According to Healthline, 100 gm dark chocolate, with 70-85 per cent of cocoa, has 11 gm fibre, 66 percent iron, 57 percent magnesium, 196 percent copper, 85 per cent manganese etc. It also contains potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
Cashews are rich in protein, healthy fats, selenium, thiamine, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6 and antioxidants like polyphenols, says Healthline. Its nutrients offer several health benefits. Here are a few...
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS), conducted a critical biomedical experiment aboard the ISS on flight day 6 of the Axiom 4 Mission, focusing on how microgravity contributes to muscle loss.
It pairs brilliantly with appams, neer dosas and steamed rice.
In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."
Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.
Eggs top the list of best fertility super-foods because they are loaded with minerals, vitamins and all the necessary nutrients needed for a healthy body.
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
The humble garlic is a treasure trove of health benefits.
Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to protect your skin and hair from harmful chemicals in the most natural way.
Including raisins in your everyday diet is a great way to ensure that your sexual health is on track!
We tend to make the things we crave; which does not necessarily mean that they are healthy, says nutritionist Delnaaz T Chanduwadia.
The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Did you know that garlic reduces the chance of miscarriage in women?
Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.
Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.
Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.
The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.
Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
Milk, turmeric, millet and nuts are important source of nutrients for your body, says Ritika Samaddar.
It may prevent weight gain and provide other cardiovascular benefits.
PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.
Basil increases sexual desire in men if they simply smell it.
Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market
Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.
Want to fight anxiety without popping those pills and tranquilisers? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, offers five humble food items that be more efficacious than tranquiliser pills.
With scorcher days ahead, you must be looking for ways to avoid the heat. Here are few!
Cholesterol has long been associated with poor eating choices. But new US guidelines say that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on one's health.
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