'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.'
Blood tests are a significant diagnostic method for disease detection, says Prashant Shetty.
'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'
In a huge relief for India's Commonwealth Games contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation, but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games' strict 'no needle' policy.
'If Modi arrived like a juggernaut, he left like a jigsaw puzzle whose pieces were being dismantled bit by bit. It was as if India had seceded quietly from him.' Shiv Viswanathan's social science fiction about what India would be like in 2020.
From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.
Only luxury and 'sin' items could be left in highest slab. 12 and 18 per cent slabs could be merged in the future
On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.
'Florence Nightingale made her mark serving wounded soldiers in a war.' 'This is our time to serve in another health crisis.'
Twenty-five years on, Coca-Cola is involved in a new search. Arnab Dutta reports.
'I belonged to a village where there was no light.' 'In Mumbai, I worked as a junior artiste, played small characters.' 'After struggling a lot, I got a break on television.' 'From there, I got a break in films.' 'It feels like a dream.' 'Sometimes when I feel low, I look back at my journey and feel inspired.'
Recent evidence suggests that physical activity, adequate sleep and stress-management are essential for maintaining optimal thyroid function, says endocrinologist Sanjay Kalra.
In keeping with the Trusts' objectives, the initiative was underpinned by an attempt to determine how over-nutrition was impacting citizens at a mass scale.
Check your body for signs of breast cancer, osteoporosis.
Tata Group's Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata said corporates who are eager to please the shareholders need also to focus on social issues such as these.
'If you solve it in one day, it will go after a day.' 'If it is there for 100 years or 1,000 years, reservation has to continue.'
Age-related arthritis can't be completely prevented, but Aashish Chaudhry provides insights into how the condition can be effectively managed.
Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.
A few drops of blood can reveal an amazing amount of information -- from your internal make-up to your food tolerance.
Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!
Soft drinks are a part of the larger consumer non-durables category, which rose five per cent in June, against a 0.5 per cent fall a year earlier, showed official data released on Monday.
Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.
Did you know that turmeric can help prevent cancer? That garlic can cure toothaches?
The health drink brand from Mondelez walks the tight rope between tradition and trendy to stay relevant.
Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?
Did you know Justin Bieber will take a chopper to the DY Patil Stadium, where his concert will be held on May 10?
When African ambassadors said the attacks against Africans are 'xenophobic and racial in nature,' the MEA declared 'strong Indian institutions are adequate to deal with aberrations that represent an act of a few criminals.' 'This is a lie,' says Aakar Patel. 'India's institutions can't even protect Indians against mob attacks, how will they protect foreigners?'
How do you get your child to eat right? Our Kid Eats Everything by Neelanjana Singh tells you just that! And we bring this excerpt from the book for you:
'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'
The joint entity will have a market share of nine per cent in India. Analysts tracking the company said one of the key outcomes of the merger would be to create a single brand entity of Sun and the Ranbaxy brand would eventually dissolve.
Sensex ends in green, bluechips in spotlight.
Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better
People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may have its origin in your gut, says Nikita Puri.
'Odd thing: Parliament says this marital rape thing doesn't apply in India, but official reports say that 97 per cent of women are raped by people they know and intimate partners. Hmm. But that means... That means... Can it be true? Oh god'
Narayanan, 33 from Chennai shares his story.
Cola brands look for life in a parallel universe. Global majors Coke and Pepsi are going all out to stock up with health and nutrition offerings.
'If we follow the advice of the AYUSH ministry 100 per cent, then the next generation will be stunted.'
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