May 13, 2022 3:50 pm
Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected.
May 15, 2022 10:23 pm
With temperatures crossing 40°C in several parts of the country, and states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra experiencing a heat wave, complaints of heat exhaustion are rising. Those staying outdoors during the hottest hours of the day are also at risk of a heat stroke.
May 13, 2022 11:37 am
Habitually putting off the urge to poo and slowing the bowel “transit time” may be associated with a higher risk of problems such as bowel cancer, diverticulosis (small pouches of the bowel lining protruding through the bowel wall), haemorrhoids and anal tears, and prolapse.
May 13, 2022 12:54 pm
"With Bemdac we are happy to introduce a first-in-India therapy to address the unmet medical need of people suffering from uncontrolled LDL-c," Zydus Lifesciences Managing Director Sharvil Patel said.
May 13, 2022 11:43 am
“The advantage of oncoplastic surgery is that it exterminates cancer safely and provides a cosmetically excellent outcome to a patient of breast cancer.”
May 08, 2022 3:02 pm
A mother's health often takes a back seat when juggling parenting, job life, and social commitments, presenting as a variety of physical disorders. Mothers are the foundation of our families and generations
May 02, 2022 11:46 am
Toe jam can have the consistency of soft cheese or cake crumbs. It can smell or be odourless. And its colour can range from white to grey-brown.
April 29, 2022 11:46 am
Dr Corine Karema, a senior Malaria expert and the former Director of the Rwanda National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), in an interview with The Indian Express group talks about eliminating malaria, the impact of Covid-19 on such programmes and the way forward.
April 27, 2022 12:27 pm
Paracetamol can help relieve symptoms like high fever, moderate body pain, cold and flu
April 27, 2022 10:40 am
For a malaria-free India, future elimination roadmaps will also need to factor in contemporary challenges, including climate change and rapid urbanisation.
April 23, 2020 4:36 pm
Know what your sehri and iftar diet should look like by scrolling down.
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.
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.
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)
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!
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.
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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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.