Health ministry bans Saridon, Corex and 326 other combination drugs
The Ministry of Health has banned the production, sale and dispersal of about 328 fixed dose combinations of drugs…
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Why your liver will thank you for going on a detox diet
The liver is a vital organ in our body and has multiple important functions to perform. It is the main organ…
Are you eating fake/Plastic rice? Here’s how you can identify it
Sadly, the plastic rice problem is not only India but also in Singapore, Indonesia, Srilanka as well. And to make…
Nipah virus – All you need to know of the newly emerged viral disease
A high-level meeting of the Health Department has chalked out an action plan for containing the spread of the Nipah…
Here’s how often you should be eating fish every week
When it comes to eating fish, nutrition experts say you’re best off eating it twice a week.
According to a…
Can Exercise Help Curb Dementia? One Study Says No
A new study suggests that moderate or even rigorous exercise won't slow mental decline in older people with…
Diabetes warning, watch out for these early signs to minimise your risk
Diabetes is one health conditions Indians should be seriously worried about. With 50.8 million people suffering…
Can You Pass A Color Blind Test?
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in…
How to Prepare Your Daughter for Her First Period
Many women probably remember when and where they got their first period. A lot of us probably also wish we’d been a…
World Parkinson’s Day 2018: Experts reveal the symptoms and causes of the disorder
World Parkinson's Day is celebrated every year on 11th April to create awareness about the disease and it also…
Vitamin C Day: 10 lesser-known foods containing the water-soluble nutrient
As we celebrate Vitamin C Day on April 4, we list out the deficiency symptoms and the 10 unlikely foods that…
World Mental Health Day Today: Here’s How You Fight Depression, Says Science
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a perfect reminder that good health includes physical and mental wellbeing…
World Heart Day 2017: 4 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart attack and stroke, is the world’s number one killer, causing…
Medicinal benefits of Ginger you Probably didn’t know
Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to…
What is Heart Attack – How to Prevent or Cope with it?
Certain factors contribute to the unwanted buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) that narrows arteries…
Urgent Efforts Needed to Stem Diabetes Epidemic Says WHO – Know the Truth…
Diabetes is a serious disease. Following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. Careful…
Zika Virus – WHO Declares an International Public Health Emergency –…
Public health experts say poor vector control in India could lead to a possible outbreak in the region. “Since…
WHO May Declare Zika Epidemic a Global Health Emergency
As for Zika, there is currently no treatment and the WHO has said it would likely take more than a year to develop…
What is Zika Virus? All you Wanted to Know
The lack of any immunity to Zika and the fact that mosquitoes spreading the virus can be found most "everywhere" --…
Heart Attack – Know the Facts
Not all people who have heart attacks have the same symptoms or have the same severity of symptoms. Some people…