health

Looking to make your diet healthier? Try red rice

July 16, 2020 11:40 am

You can just make the switch from white rice to red rice, and prepare it in the exact same way

Startup led by Indian wants to make US insurance choices more transparent

July 19, 2020 12:40 pm

Indian-American engineer Akash Magoon along Sina Chehrazi, who together founded New York-based start-up Nayya, think they can help businesses choose and manage health care and employee benefit insurance plans through data transparency and machine learning.

Looking to boost immunity? Add lemongrass to your diet

July 09, 2020 3:50 pm

Lemongrass is essentially a plant, whose leaves and the oil are used to make medicine

When milk sours, here's how to use the residue water

June 25, 2020 10:50 am

Learn about the many easy ways, hacks if you may, by which you can use the residue water productively.

Want your child to wear a mask? Here's what you need to know

June 17, 2020 6:35 pm

"Kids have different face shapes, as the bones and tissues are still growing, and hence to find a perfect fit is not possible every time. This can be taken care of by cloth masks. Masks for children should have strips to tie rather than elastic."

Did you know you can have the watermelon rind too?

June 15, 2020 3:31 pm

Here is how you can make a delicious smoothie, which can keep you company in the morning and in the evening.

Here's another reason to snack on almonds every day

June 03, 2020 3:50 pm

It was also established in an earlier study that snacking on almonds may lower the hunger drive between meals, as compared to consuming savoury crackers with equivalent energy.

Blood in the stool of a child under two years: What does it mean?

May 22, 2020 11:20 am

Blood in toddler stool is mostly caused by anal fissures, due to constipation. Blood due to fissure isn’t generally serious and can be treated at home.

Ditch soda, try these healthier options

May 18, 2020 5:30 pm

If you are thinking of losing some weight and staying in the pink of health, avoid drinking soda.

Just how beneficial is the guava leaf? Find out

May 18, 2020 9:10 am

From weight loss to hair and skincare, the guava leaves can take care of everything.

Fasting for Ramadan? Here's what you should eat and avoid

April 23, 2020 4:36 pm

Know what your sehri and iftar diet should look like by scrolling down.

From reducing asthma attacks to controlling diabetes: 10 surprising health benefits of pumpkin

November 11, 2017 2:13 pm

Not just during Halloween as Jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkins have a lot of use in our day-to-day life as well.

5 ways to shape up your belly

April 06, 2016 12:28 pm

If you have some tires on your belly, get rid of them by making a few changes in your diet and lifestyle, says an expert.

Ten Dietary tips to ward off cancer

May 25, 2015 12:22 pm

The food we eat, the air we breathe and the choices we make — be it to smoke, drink alcohol or not exercise regularly — are more linked to our chances of getting cancer than luck. (Text: Ishi Khosla)

Why we should think twice before indulging in that chocolate cake

February 17, 2015 2:36 pm

Sugar can be addictive, but its excessive consumption can cause health problems. So, as much as you can, avoid a sugar glut!

Seven tips for a glowing skin

January 07, 2015 1:56 pm

If you've resolved to take care of your skin in 2015, adapt some easy-to-follow tips for achieving wonders.

8 ways: How to give a healthy twist to your diet in 2015

December 18, 2014 6:44 pm

Celebrity chef and cookbook author Nita Mehta suggests tips to make your daily meals tastier and healthier. (As told to Parmita Uniyal)

Top 6: Foods to soothe your stomach

December 05, 2014 11:01 am

If you are feeling the side-effects of overeating, try a few foods that can soothe your stomach and make digestion easier.

World AIDS Day: The battle against the pandemic still on

December 01, 2014 4:42 pm

The AIDS pandemic began more than 30 years ago and has killed up to 40 million people worldwide. On World AIDS Day, here's showcasing some inspiring pictures from across the globe that fill us with hope.

Get fit before Christmas: Follow these 9 tips

November 25, 2014 3:47 pm

From taking a walk every 20 minutes to skipping for ten minutes daily are some practices that can be followed to ensure a perfect look for the Christmas season. (Text: IANS)

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Kerala floods: Fixing the house during the day, back to relief camp at night

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Inside a relief camp: Rebuilding from the scratch is not just a financial problem. For some, old age and health issues make it a herculean task. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

'Surprised' Salman plans body-building competition after visiting 'BodyPower Expo 2016'

January 11, 2016 3:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan visited India's largest health and fitness show, BodyPower Expo 2016, in Mumbai. The actor said he was surprised to see a show organised for body builders at such a big scale and that it encouraged him to do a show of his own.Salman, who will be seen playing the role of a wrestler in his upcoming film Sultan, looked quite impressed with the participants and the craze people have for body building.The three days expo started on January 8 and concluded on January 10.