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Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

May 20, 2022 16:30 IST

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization, giving rise to the saying, “breast is best.”

‘Was hard and I did not act fast enough’: Sameera Reddy on dealing with postpartum stress

May 20, 2022 16:00 IST

"I couldn’t feel happy however hard I tried after the birth of my first child. I still reflect on these moments and it only drives me harder to reach out to anyone not feeling good about themselves," said Sameera Reddy

Dr Arvinder Soin is the Chief Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon and Chairman of the Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta.

The current bout of unexplained hepatitis in Covid-hit children is related to the virus in some way

May 23, 2022 00:28 IST

"It would be fair to say there is a risk of liver dysfunction after you recover from Covid-19. But the proportion of children or patients who get it is not large," says Dr Arvinder Soin.

Watermelon: Best way and time to eat this hydrating summer fruit (plus, health benefits)

May 20, 2022 15:00 IST

Not just the flesh, watermelon seeds are beneficial too., according to Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar

Roney George with the 52-year-old woman who trained hard to be a pilot as a youngster. She was diagnosed with schizophrenia much later and now works with the Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health. (Express Photo/Ashish Kale)

World Schizophrenia Day: Living with the mental illness

May 20, 2022 14:23 IST

“Dealing with schizophrenia can be tough. I have learnt to accept this reality," says a 52-year-old woman as she recalls the closed chapter of her ambition to soar the skies as a pilot. World Schizophrenia Day is on May 24.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is engaged; here’s everything to know about her partner Riley Roberts

May 20, 2022 14:10 IST

The engagement happened at the US politician-activist's hometown in Puerto Rico last month

How vaginal hygiene can impact your fertility

May 20, 2022 13:20 IST

According to a doctor, bacterial vaginosis and other infections in the vagina are more common in the lower genital tract, and they affect roughly 29 per cent of women of reproductive age

Meet Ankit Arora, an eco-warrior bicycling across India to help build self-sustaining villages

May 20, 2022 12:30 IST

His journey is not just limited to exploring different villages, towns, and cities, but he has also built a self-sustaining village in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri in December 2021 -- where one can practise arts, crafts, organic farming and build natural mud houses

Four strange Covid symptoms you might not have heard about

May 20, 2022 12:00 IST

From skin lesions to hearing loss, emerging data is increasingly showing us that COVID symptoms can go beyond what you might expect from a regular cold or a flu

‘Always ready to try something new’: Suhana Khan’s yoga trainer is all praise for her

May 20, 2022 11:30 IST

"The champ she is shows on the mat!" yoga trainer Rupal Sidhpura Faria said in an Instagram post

Dog sniffs as good as RT-PCR? Research shows they could be

May 20, 2022 11:10 IST

Researchers from the University of Helsinki have found that dogs could detect positive cases among incoming passengers at the airport with an accuracy of almost 98 per cent

Summer alert: Take care of your skin with these effective Ayurvedic tips

May 20, 2022 10:50 IST

"Whether our skin is dry, oily, or sensitive, summer heat just challenges our skin health," said Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Nitika Kohli

Deepika at Cannes 2022: Actor looks mesmerising in fiery red gown, diamond necklace

May 20, 2022 10:00 IST

After some eye-catching looks on the first two days, Deepika took the glamour quotient several notches higher on the third day as she turned up in a jaw-dropping Louis Vuitton ensemble

Doctors in Hyderabad removed as many as 206 kidney stones from a 56-year-old patient after a one-hour keyhole surgery.

Telangana: Doctors remove 206 kidney stones from 56-year-old man

May 20, 2022 09:59 IST

The doctor noted that extremely high temperatures during the summer may cause dehydration and result in the formation of kidney stones in people.

Why you should take gum health seriously, and what you can do about it

May 20, 2022 09:10 IST

"Gum diseases can range from mild gingivitis and periodontitis to advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis refers to the common and mild form of gum disease (periodontitis) and it causes redness, irritation, bleeding and swelling of the gum," says a doctor

‘I have a place that’s mine’: Toni Morrison on the lesson she learnt at 80

May 20, 2022 08:20 IST

"I know that what is alive for me, and I have a place that is mine. That's my work."

In court, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard dress to suggest

May 19, 2022 22:30 IST

The right to wear what you want in court is part of the right to a fair trial. And as clothing can affect perception in a negative way, it can also work to an individual’s advantage

Kim Kardashian lost over 7 kgs in three weeks to fit into her Marilyn Monroe dress (Source: Kim Kardashian/Instagram)

‘Big mistake’: Bob Mackie, designer who sketched Marilyn Monroe’s dress, on Kim Kardashian wearing it

May 19, 2022 21:40 IST

Mackie is an American fashion designer and costumier who illustrated the famous dress for Marilyn Monroe when he was just 23!

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The ultimate all-seasons guide to manage curly hair

May 19, 2022 20:50 IST

"The cuticle is curled up and doesn't transfer the moisture. Hence the ends always are more dry than the roots," said Dr Sravya C Tipirneni, consultant dermatologist and cosmetologist.

How the sari changed meaning on the Cannes red carpet

May 19, 2022 20:00 IST

Over the years, that “ease of wearing” a sari has given way to the “need for presenting” a sari and a classical culture statement has been turned into an adaptive and fluid global drape that’s open to interpretation