Asian Games double gold medallist Ashwini Akkunji, who failed the dope test, on Wednesday claimed innocence and blamed the vitamin supplements that they consumed on the recommendation of their coach as the source of the anabolic steroids.
Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.
'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'
Sex, which is said to make one look and feel young by boosting the skin's production of Vitamin D, has many other advantages, as revealed by an expert.
As fear grips the world, demand for protective gear used by health care professionals and citizens is on a rise. And, supply disruption from China has opened a window of opportunities for Indian medical device makers.
There coud be other reasons for gaining weight, losing hair, explains Dr Usha Menon.
A healthy diet should include fruit and vegetables. But while we usually enjoy the soft, tastier middle portions, it's the peels that contain some of the most beneficial antioxidants.
This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.
Experts say while the increasing demand for a ban on Chinese goods might make for good optics, the reality is that India is still heavily dependent on that country in a wide range of industries like electronics, mobile devices, auto, pharma, telecom equipment, and fertilisers.
Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the nerve that is responsible for vision.
Make sure to drink enough water. Do not hold urine.
Four children died during a routine vaccination drive in three different villages of Mohanlalganj area on the outskirts of Lucknow on Saturday."Minutes after being administered doses for prevention of measles, tuberculosis and Vitamin A deficiency, these children developed a strange kind of sickness. By the time they were rushed to the nearest hospital, they were dead," said District Magistrate Anil Kumar Sagar.
Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?
Amy Reiley, one of only two Americans to hold a Masters of Gastronomy degree from Le Cordon Bleu, has revealed the top six natural aphrodisiacs that will get you going.
Here's how to create a healthy relationship with your food.
Zeroing in on the right foods to snack on is important to keep your calorie count in check!
Just as we need to eat good food to be physically fit, our hair needs nutrition to keep at its bouncy best. These foods will have your hair looking like a superstar's!
Trying hard to lose weight? Try out these super foods!
Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as well as those that are not high in fat content.
Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.
The right amount of sodium intake, medication and water consumption can help manage your kidneys.
'Mumbai is at a peak, from here it can only be a downward trend.'
These should be your go-to food for slimming down.
Work is underway in identifying global companies in sectors ranging from electronics, auto components and medical equipment to shift part of their existing or incremental manufacturing to India.
Test marketing of bio beer was done some two years ago and there was tremendous response in several places, Dr B Srinivas Amarnath of Advaith Biotech Bangalore, who produced it after several years of research, said in Puducherry on Saturday launching the beverage in the burgeoning beer market of Puducherry.
Nitya Amarnath and Juhi Pandey, graduates of the National Institute of Design-Ahmedabad are conducting a Recycling Workshop in Mumbai.
Here are a few essential tips for men to fight infertility.
The Perak-born child genius was quoted as saying that he wanted to be a lecturer in Islamic studies.
Cutting across party lines, it was an unusual gathering of 15 Members of Parliament. Amar Singh, Jaya Bhaduri [Samajwadi Party], Ravishanker Prasad, Manvendra Singh [Bhartiya Janata Party], and many Congress MPs took part in a discussion on initiatives to tackle malnutrition at a conference organised by GAIN ( Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition ) in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Food regulator has closed more than 15 files.
Blood tests are a significant diagnostic method for disease detection, says Prashant Shetty.
The category is expected to cross Rs 38,400 crore by 2020.
The sisters, based in Surat, had alleged they were raped and illegally confined by Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.
Their Instagram pics will surely make you go green with envy.
Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.
Want to lose weight? Eat mushrooms -- they help fight the flab.
The use of complementary or alternative medicine has increased tremendously in the West with more and more people believing in its benefits.
Mahima Seth, 25 who works as a financial consultant tells us how she lost 23 kg in 10 months.
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