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WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

WELLNESS GURU: Are e-cigarettes dangerous?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'E-cigarette devices expose users to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and nickel,' warns Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.

68-yr-old man who recovered from COVID-19 dies in Mumbai

68-yr-old man who recovered from COVID-19 dies in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

This is the third death reported from Mumbai in connection with the coronavirus.

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The actress remembers the everyday fare at her childhood home in Bengaluru.

Want to avoid knee replacement? Read this

Want to avoid knee replacement? Read this

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A good lifestyle, balanced diet, physical fitness and exercise lowers the risk of obesity and thus the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee, says Dr Raviraj A.

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

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.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

'I'm 32. Is it right age to buy mediclaim?'

'I'm 32. Is it right age to buy mediclaim?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, will answer your queries on HEALTH insurance and AUTO insurance.

Is excess masturbation bad for men?

Is excess masturbation bad for men?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Sexual pleasure is more affected by psychological attachment, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction -- not just the size or shape of the genitals, notes Rajat Jadhav, co-founder, Bold Care, a digital men's health and wellness start-up.

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking have a range of sizes, and can carry different amounts of virus.

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.

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Navjot Sidhu's life inside jail wouldn't be ten percent as hard as that of an ordinary convict who is in jail for assault leading to unintentional death, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Another COVID-19 patient dies in Mumbai; Maha toll reaches 2

Another COVID-19 patient dies in Mumbai; Maha toll reaches 2

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

The Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation in a statement said the patient had chronic history of diabetes, high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease.

Recipe: How to make Black Lentil Salad

Recipe: How to make Black Lentil Salad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

A delicious salad recipe you'll love.

Vrushali Kulkarni Negandhi's Kutchi Dabeli Recipe

Vrushali Kulkarni Negandhi's Kutchi Dabeli Recipe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Delicious street food onto your dinner table.

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Within 12 to 24 hours of stopping smoking, carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop, and your lung function will improve in a month, notes Dr Pujan Parikh.

DON'T MISS: The oil that FIGHTS cholesterol and diabetes

DON'T MISS: The oil that FIGHTS cholesterol and diabetes

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Dr Meena Mehta of Dr BM Nanavati College of Home Science in Mumbai tells us just why we should consider switching to rice bran oil.

UK's new antibody treatment against Covid may work against Omicron

UK's new antibody treatment against Covid may work against Omicron

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The UK's medicines regulator on Thursday approved a new antibody treatment against COVID-19, which it believes will also be effective against new variants such as Omicron.

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for state associations bars 60-plus individuals from taking part in the training camp ahead of the new season, potentially affecting Arun Lal and Australian Dav Whatmore, who are coaches of Bengal and Baroda respectively.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop eating rice?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.

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.

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'In Mumbai the mortality rate was reaching a percentage of almost 8 plus in about April.' 'But now over last one month, we have come down.' 'We have drastically controlled mortality.' 'We are now about 3.9.'

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.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

Tendulkar extends financial aid to ailing bat repairer

Tendulkar extends financial aid to ailing bat repairer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'A major chunk of the finances has been donated by the legendary batsman.'

Mediclaim: What You Must Know

Mediclaim: What You Must Know

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, lists 5 important things to look out for when buying a health insurance policy.

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'The new cabinet intends to create an impression in people's minds that even if it is new, it is performing from day one.'

2nd Covid wave can last up to 100 days: Expert's advisory

2nd Covid wave can last up to 100 days: Expert's advisory

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'Such waves will keep coming until we attain 70 percent vaccination and herd community. So, do not lower your guard, especially mask'

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We simplify it for you.

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory therapy, such as steroids, can have the risk of secondary infection like invasive mucormycosis, when used too early, at higher dose or for longer than required, they highlighted.

'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.'

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Eating at night can put you at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.

9 tips to stay fit during Diwali

9 tips to stay fit during Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Diabetologist Dr Pradeep Gadge shares some tips for you.

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nishita Suratkal explains how amla, methi and bhringaraj can help arrest hairfall and improve overall hair health.

22 days now, unable to speak to in-laws in Kashmir: Urmila

22 days now, unable to speak to in-laws in Kashmir: Urmila

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'The question is not only about abrogating Article 370. It was done in inhuman manner'

Covid: Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation

Covid: Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The guidelines stated that systemic oral steroids are not indicated in mild cases and if the symptoms (persistent fever, worsening cough etc.) persist beyond seven days, the treating doctor should be consulted for treatment with low-dose oral steroids.

28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

28,252 mucor cases reported from 28 states/UTs: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said 28,252 cases of mucormycosis have so far been reported from 28 states/UTs in the country, of which 86 per cent cases have a history of COVID-19 and 62.3 per cent with a history of diabetes.