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This Women's Day, put health first

This Women's Day, put health first

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Check your body for signs of breast cancer, osteoporosis.

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

5 steps to control your blood sugar

5 steps to control your blood sugar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Here are some simple and important ways to control your blood sugar and live healthier.

'If people have to trust markets, we have to offer risk-free products'

'If people have to trust markets, we have to offer risk-free products'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Ashish Chauhan is generous in his praise for his former bosses and doesn't flinch in pointing out the reasons why the BSE lost out in the initial years of the NSE.

ASK ROOPASHREE: I cry too easily... please help!

ASK ROOPASHREE: I cry too easily... please help!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Jaitley discharged from hospital after dialysis, surgery put off for now

Jaitley discharged from hospital after dialysis, surgery put off for now

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Due to the high risk of contracting infection, Jaitley would be kept in a controlled environment with barely any visitor being allowed to see him.

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

FSSAI: Only 3% of packaged food item contain over 2% trans fat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.

Indian Diaspora faces health crisis

Indian Diaspora faces health crisis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Pointing out that the Indian Diaspora is at major risk from diabetes, heart disease and other chronic problems, Ahuja, a registered dietician, says greater attention is needed for increasing awareness, promoting prevention and managing chronic diseases.

Hypertension Day: 5 Changes To Lower BP

Hypertension Day: 5 Changes To Lower BP

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Cut back on salt intake and just watch your blood pressure fall, advises Dr Sameer Gupta, cardiologist and director, Umkal Hospital, Gurugram.

5 dangers of artificial sweeteners

5 dangers of artificial sweeteners

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Get your facts right on how artificial sweeteners do more harm than good to your health

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

10 Tips To Take Care Of The Heart Post COVID

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

One may be at a risk of heart attack or stroke even months after recovery, cautionss Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks in India, ranking just above smoking.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at the Medanta Hospital as part of the "single dose infusion-based treatment" on Tuesday and then kept under observation.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Centre has asked Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to ensure that health facilities are stocked with essential medicines and supplies to meet any exigencies in the wake of Cyclone Yaas which is expected to make a landfall later this month.

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

Want to cut belly fat?

Want to cut belly fat?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

A heart-healthy diet may help!

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

How the lack of Vitamin D affects your health and what you can do about it.

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?

COVID-19: 7 steps to take care of your parents, elders

COVID-19: 7 steps to take care of your parents, elders

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Elders must think twice about having friends and family members visit them, especially if anyone in the family might be sick, says Prashanth Reddy.

This critical illness policy is good, but...

This critical illness policy is good, but...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

This critical illness policy is a good start, but more could have been done

The many health benefits of dahi

The many health benefits of dahi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

We've all heard about calcium in milk and yogurt and how it makes our bones stronger, but a new study has found that consuming yogurt 4 to 5 times a week may help you lower the risk for developing Type-2 diabetes as well.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family or even with friends will go a long way in curbing the dangers of midnight cravings.

10 tips to be careful about hypertension

10 tips to be careful about hypertension

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Dr Praveen Kulkarni, senior cardiologist at Global Hospital, Mumbai explains why youngsters need to be careful about their lifestyle to prevent hypertension.

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Choosing the right footwear can help prevent many health problems, says Dr Siddharth M Shah.

The many benefits of eating nuts

The many benefits of eating nuts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

It may prevent weight gain and provide other cardiovascular benefits.

Fit and proper: Losing weight through surgery

Fit and proper: Losing weight through surgery

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Is it safe? Bariatric surgery is very safe if performed at a proper centre by a competent surgeon.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

Acid attack! Soft drinks can wreck teeth within 30 seconds

Acid attack! Soft drinks can wreck teeth within 30 seconds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that lifelong damage is caused by acidity to the teeth within the first 30 seconds of acid attack.

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran.

Not losing weight? 10 foods to AVOID!

Not losing weight? 10 foods to AVOID!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19 as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.

Drink coffee to live longer

Drink coffee to live longer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day might help you live longer, new research from Harvard suggests.

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Here are seven health problems that moms must take note of.

Healthy diet + lifestyle = Good Heart

Healthy diet + lifestyle = Good Heart

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Trans fats pose even greater health threat than saturated fats.