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Researchers find breathing patterns unique as 'fingerprint', identify individuals with high accuracy
June 14, 2025 11:30 am
Breathing exercises, such as deep breathing, aimed at combating stress and calming the nervous system focus on manipulating one's breath patterns
Government's plan to cap AC temperature between 20°C to 28°C gets a nod from health experts
June 12, 2025 12:32 pm
If the government's move is approved, it could change how Indians use their ACs at home and in public spaces like hotels and cars.
Decoded: The rise of 'shankhnaad' or conch blowing as a fitness practice
February 27, 2025 5:41 pm
We find out more about conch blowing, which practitioners say is a movement towards holistic health.
Can a getting a preventive vaccination against pneumonia reduce risk of viral infections like HMPV?
January 13, 2025 5:00 pm
HMPV causes flu or cold-like symptoms, including fever, cough, and nasal congestion. It often resolves independently but can cause lower respiratory tract infections among children, older adults, and those immunocompromised.
49-year-old man dies from choking on idlis during Onam celebrations: Here's how bystanders can help in such cases
September 18, 2024 4:25 pm
Taking a larger bite than you can usually eat can significantly increase the risk of choking or vomiting, said Dr Samir Garde, director, dept of pulmonology and lung transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel.
Sitaram Yechury passes away due to acute respiratory tract infection; Why those over 70 are at risk of developing complications like pneumonia
September 12, 2024 5:41 pm
Sitaram Yechury passes away: The CPIM General Secretary passed away on September 12, at the AIIMS, New Delhi. He was suffering from a respiratory tract infection which developed complications
Telangana reports rise in upper respiratory tract infections; here's everything you must know to stay safe
August 29, 2024 3:38 pm
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) in India are caused by a variety of pathogens, primarily viruses but also bacteria
We ask experts to clarify if drinking milk really leads to increased mucous production
July 09, 2024 5:30 pm
Dr Arjun Khanna, HOD, pulmonary medicine, Amrita Hospital Faridabad pointed out that Indian patients with chest diseases have a lot of "fixation with phlegm"
Why are Indians falling ill so frequently?
February 21, 2024 9:58 am
Greater incidence of influenza could be linked to evolving strains of influenza virus, antimicrobial resistance
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about allergy to flowers; experts on why it happens
January 17, 2024 2:58 pm
Seasonal variations impact flower allergies, with certain flowers producing more pollen during specific times of the year, said Dr Somnath Gupta, senior consultant physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
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Nepal's former PM Sushil Koirala passes away
February 09, 2016 5:59 am
Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 09 (ANI): Former prime minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala passed away at the age of 79 after battling with a chronic respiratory problem. Koirala was also being treated for tongue cancer. He is credited with promulgating the new constitution of Nepal in September last year. His body will be taken to party's central office in Kathmandu and kept there for last tributes from party cadres and others.
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