Healthcare

Sensitive skin? Organic is the way to go!

If you're in search of something that can help you get rid of that pesky pimple that emerged out of nowhere, you've come to the right place!

Oct 03, 2015, 18:43 PM IST

Prez stresses on affordable, accessible healthcare for elderly

Citing increase in life expectancy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday emphasised on providing affordable and accessible medical care for the elderly.

Oct 01, 2015, 15:22 PM IST

Delhi: Healthcare @Home for dengue patients

For all the dengue patients, doctors and all facilities will reach their home now.

Sep 30, 2015, 09:37 AM IST

Careless Bollywood stars spreading dengue in Mumbai!

Routine inspections regarding mosquito breeding spots are taking place on the regular and notices are being issued to those who unknowingly harbour dengue mosquito breeding spots in their homes.

Sep 24, 2015, 11:49 AM IST

Here`s how our soft palates help flu to spread

A new study has revealed how flu viruses gain the ability to spread.

Sep 24, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

Not all trans fats harm the heart

As per a new study, not all trans fatty acids are bad for you.

Sep 23, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Depression? It could be just sleep apnea

Just having suicidal thoughts need not necessarily suggest that you are suffering from depression as researchers have found that such depressive symptoms are extremely common in people who have obstructive sleep apnea, (OSA), a common sleep disorder.

Sep 23, 2015, 13:27 PM IST

Soft beds are passé; sleep on floor for good health!

Not many our aware that sleeping on the floor further enhances the healing process and this sleeping style is also popular in the Japanese culture.

 

Sep 23, 2015, 09:59 AM IST

More fruits, non-starchy veggies can help you shed those extra kilos

You may want to start eating more fruits and non-starchy vegetables as a new study has associated them with less weight gain.

Sep 23, 2015, 08:41 AM IST

Targeting exercise doesn't reduce effects of prolonged sitting

A new study has found that targeting physical activity and increasing the level of exercise doesn't make any great difference to reduce prolonged sitting, rather one should concentrate on decreasing the sitting time.

Sep 22, 2015, 08:52 AM IST

4,000 Anganwadi centres to be modernized

Skill enhancing programmes for women and e-learning modules and special play centres for children are among the new features being planned by the government as part of its plan to modernise nearly 4,000 Anganwadi centres in the country.

Sep 21, 2015, 16:13 PM IST

Indian doctor develops mobile app to detect diseases in children

SB Dev Pujari, a doctor in Nagpur has developed a smartphone app that can detect illnesses and diseases in children.  

Sep 21, 2015, 14:32 PM IST

Spice it up with Saffron: Know the health benefits!

Derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, Saffron is considered among the world's most costly spices by weight.

Sep 20, 2015, 15:30 PM IST

Love to workout? Don't overdo it!

Many people exercise to remain fit, others do it to achieve a particular weight goal, some even suffer from lack of it. But there are also those, who soon become addicted to their workout and intentionally or unintentionally overdo it.

Sep 16, 2015, 19:49 PM IST

Tired of constant hunger pangs? Here's how to get rid of them!

Hunger pangs and cravings are absolutely normal. They mostly occur when your stomach tells you that you are full, but your brain tells you otherwise.

Sep 14, 2015, 23:46 PM IST

Fitness or weight loss: Which is better?

If there's one thing that everyone thinks about practically everyday, it's about how they can shed those extra kilos or lose that ever-persistent belly fat.

Sep 14, 2015, 18:37 PM IST

Indian healthcare BPO facing stiff competition: Study

Indian companies operating in the business process outsourcing (BPO) in healthcare sector are facing stiff competition from their Filipino counterparts.

Sep 13, 2015, 10:55 AM IST

Poor diet, high BP leading causes of death worldwide

Poor diet, high blood pressure and smoking are the leading causes of death worldwide, while unsafe water and childhood undernutrition are also among the top risk factors in India.

Sep 11, 2015, 17:42 PM IST

Eating fish daily can curb depression too

Eating a lot of fish may help curb the risk of depression in both men and women, reveals a pooled analysis of the available evidence.

Sep 11, 2015, 16:11 PM IST