People who used e-cigarettes in the past were 21 per cent more likely to develop respiratory disease, and those who were current e-cigarette users had a 43 per cent increased risk, warn researchers.
The most obvious difference between jaggery and brown sugar is the way these two sweeteners are manufactured.
While diabetes is becoming a global health issue, it is vital to know the details as it comes with lot of myths. On ‘World Diabetes Day’, Diabetologist at Practo bursts six common myths about diabetes.
The incidence of poorly controlled diabetes was found to be the highest (25 per cent of the sample) in the age group of 20-30 years, followed by 30-40 years (about 24 per cent) and 40-50 years (23 per cent).
If you want to identify the difference between genuine and fake mawa, then before buying, check the quality in 6 ways.
While Chai can offer many benefits, it can create major health issues if it’s consumption is not regulated.
Check the following home remedies to get rid of cough and cold naturally at home.
Regulatory approval was being sought for the vaccine to progress to Phase 3 clinical trials before the end of the year, with a timeline for widespread distribution to occur in late 2021, reports Xinhua news agency.
Researchers compared the outcomes of those treated with fluvoxamine to the outcomes of those given an inactive placebo.
As the festival of light approaches, here’s how you can take care of strays/pets during Diwali!
“Today, the way I see it is a question of a lifeline. A lifeline can be anyone who simply cares about mental illness. Even though the truth has a way of hitting right across your face, it’s important to confront it,” Bachchan said.
During this beautiful festival of light, happiness, and the victory of good over evil, do not forget to wish your family, friends, and loved ones.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no known cure. The medications and precautions that experts suggest only help to keep blood sugar level as close to normal.
If you want to decorate your own home for the annual autumn Diwali festival, here are some of the best Diwali home decoration and craft ideas, ranging from rangoli designs to homemade lights.
Find the perfect gift for your friends and family and make their Diwali super special.
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999 per cent of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure.
The Serum Institute of India (SII) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday announced the completion of enrolment for Phase 3 clinical trials for coronavirus vaccine COVISHIELD in India.
Isn’t this the most exciting time of the year, binging on delicious food and enjoying the fun festive feel? However, sometimes one goes overboard with the sweet quotient which should be kept in control. Listing five substitutes to yummy Diwali sweets.
World Pneumonia Day 2020: The day aims to raise awareness of the public health problem of pneumonia and help prevent the deaths of millions of children that can be avoided each year due to pneumonia.
The study, published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that since the start of the pandemic, nearly 60 per cent of US young adults experienced direct or household employment loss.
In a virus that only has about 15 genes in total, knowing more about this and other overlapping genes — or “genes within genes” — could have a significant impact on how we combat the virus.
Apart from this, the Ministry of AYUSH, in its latest guidance, issued an advisory to states across the country recommending the use of traditional homeopathic drugs, Arsenicum Album 30 as a form of preventive medicine against COVID-19.
The 73rd World Health Assembly has resumed, where participants will address some of the most pressing global health issues and emergencies, including the raging Covid-19 pandemic that had claimed over 1.25 million lives and infected more than 50 million people globally.
Early Monday, Pfizer and German partner BioNTech released efficacy results from a late stage study of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate ‘BNT162b2’.
Thekua is a sweet that is made of wheat flour, sugar or jaggery, coconut along with ghee and dry fruits.