News for 'immune system'

8 Secrets to Good Health

8 Secrets to Good Health

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

A stressed out body could do more damage to the entire system than you can imagine.

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'In the last two months, we have only done 16,000 tests and that is nothing.' 'If coronavirus cases in the community picks up and infection spreads, then we will be in big trouble.'

Enough stockpile of COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups: Niti member

Enough stockpile of COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups: Niti member

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Paul noted that "three to four months from now, there will be other vaccines and the stockpile will be even bigger. "And more acceleration can be brought about in the vaccination programme," Paul added.

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.

Get energised with these 5 yoga poses

Get energised with these 5 yoga poses

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Shameem Akthar yoga acharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you five standing twists that will help boost your energy levels.

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) situation is a severe complication where the sugar level shoots to high levels and acidic particles called ketones form up to unsafe levels in the body, says Dr Atish Ladd.

New vax policy came after weeks of deliberations: Govt

New vax policy came after weeks of deliberations: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The government said it had been evaluating the implementation of the decentralised model of vaccination since its launch on May 1 and that the decision to centralise it again was taken after detailed deliberations and following requests by some states, amid claims by the Opposition that the policy change was due to the Supreme Court's intervention.

'It is bound to be a slow and strained recovery'

'It is bound to be a slow and strained recovery'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'When 99.9 per cent of the most vulnerable are above 65, I see no logic in this sweeping lockdown in a country in which 94 per cent are below 65.' 'The most sensible thing to do would be to recalibrate this unnecessary lockdown as soon as possible.'

I am recovering from Covid

I am recovering from Covid

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The supplementary nutrition programme and the Poshan Abhiyaan under the Women and Child Development Ministry has been merged to launch Mission Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcome, according to the Union Budget announced on Monday.

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Serum Institute's race to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People are already sending congratulatory messages. But I have said, "Please don't until the trials are over".'

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Rajan, the academic-turned-central banker who is credited with predicting the global financial crisis, said that voicing of views will have positive effects.

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?

Vaccine registration for those above 18 to open from April 28

Vaccine registration for those above 18 to open from April 28

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The central government had announced that the vaccination for those above 18 years will begin across the country from May 1 as part of the third phase of the inoculation drive.

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'A climate of impunity is created when the fascistic hate-mongers reckon they can get away with anything because 'this is our regime' and this is going to be a 'Hindu Rashtra'.'

Ageing faster? Blame it on lack of sex

Ageing faster? Blame it on lack of sex

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Research suggests that sex once a week can slow down ageing.

If Maya made 'mandirs', she would become 'devi': Ram Kumar

If Maya made 'mandirs', she would become 'devi': Ram Kumar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Dalit activist Ram Kumar critiques Mayawati's five years in office and tells Aditi Phadnis what went wrong

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

The RIGHT way to do Pranayama

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey tells you how effective breathing can help you balance your energies and improve the health of your lungs.

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

COVID Second Wave: How may have died?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Only the government has the capacity to collate all death data across all facilities and count corpses dumped in rivers. And the government is patently not interested in finding out, observes Devangshu Datta.

WELLNESS GURU: How can one control sexual desires?

WELLNESS GURU: How can one control sexual desires?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The office of American prosecutor Preet Bharara, whose decision to charge Devyani Khobargade on visa fraud touched off a furor in India, on Friday refused to comment on India's strong response to his statement.

ASK KOMAL: Is drinking too much water a problem?

ASK KOMAL: Is drinking too much water a problem?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

Magic workouts? Not quite

Magic workouts? Not quite

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

In a world where people do not have the time to go to the gym, home exercise equipment is becoming popular. But do they work?

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business.

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The president said he had discussed with Prime Minister Modi on when the US would be able to send actual vaccines to India.

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

How can I stop biting my nails?

How can I stop biting my nails?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

12 hyper local fruits to include in your diet

12 hyper local fruits to include in your diet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

From a flat stomach to a flawless skin, from a sharp brain to eyesight, from strong joints to strong memory, hyper local fruits play a role in everything, said Rujuta Diwekar.

Want to be cured of anxiety or depression?

Want to be cured of anxiety or depression?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Acupuncture can provide natural relief and help you return to a happier life.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.

How antibiotics can affect your health

How antibiotics can affect your health

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'Indiscriminate use results in resistance to pathogens, rendering these life-saving drugs useless.' 'Unnecessary antibiotic treatment could have other detrimental health effects that affect immunity and metabolism,' notes Aparna Kotekar.

US Senate okays bill to allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

US Senate okays bill to allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com18 May 2016

While the bill is yet to be passed by the House of Representatives before it lands up on the table of Obama to sign it into law, the White House has said that Obama would veto it.

Chawanprash top ayurvedic OTC product in India

Chawanprash top ayurvedic OTC product in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Chawanprash, known for its medicinal quality and immunity enhancing capabilities, is the highest selling ayurvedic medicinal over-the-counter product in the country, according to a study.

The 'neta-babu raj'

The 'neta-babu raj'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The licence permit raj has morphed into a system which is just as crippling.

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My teenage daughter is too thin!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.