5 kidney damage signs visible on your skin: Could your dry, itchy skin be a warning?Your skin can reveal early signs of kidney damage. Look out for extreme dryness, persistent itching, unusual rashes, swelling, and changes ...
03 Dec, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
How your toes give early warnings of vitamin B12 deficiency before any blood testEarly signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency may appear in your toes. Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations can indicate nerve issues. This de...
15 Nov, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
You might be eating healthy and still be deficient: 3 key reasons your body can’t absorb vitamin B12Many individuals might face Vitamin B12 deficiency despite consuming a balanced diet. The problem often lies in poor absorption, not diet. ...
10 Jul, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
Is fortified or diverse diet better?India's strategy to combat undernutrition through large-scale food fortification of staples like rice, oil, and salt is being questioned. R...
29 Sep, 2024, 10.46 PM IST
How AI is making the poor healthier: A consulting firm shows the way to close the gaps in healthcare servicesArtificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming healthcare especially for those who don’t have easy access to doctors and treat...
27 Aug, 2024, 12.32 PM IST
India-made cough syrups caused disease in Gambia kids: US CDCIndian cough syrups exported to Gambia contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG) led to acute kidney injury (AKI) ...
04 Mar, 2023, 12.45 AM IST
Many pregnant women likely to get sick from Covid, finds new ICMR studyA new study by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may infect a higher proportion of pregnant women, and whe...
17 Sep, 2021, 06.33 AM IST
Covid may infect a higher proportion of pregnant women: ICMR StudyExperts have recommended that pregnant women may be counselled for vaccination to reduce the adverse impact of Covid-19 on maternal health ...
16 Sep, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
World Blood Donor Day: People must come forward & donate, transfusion-related Covid is rareThe rate of blood donation in India amounts to only 1% of the population.
14 Jun, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
People treating Covid like flu, ignoring timely treatment: GMC deanSince Goa started witnessing a rise in infections this month, the mortality count has increased, and on most days, two Covid-related deaths...
30 Mar, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
Where black is the colour of life, and kids go greyWelcome to Singhrauli zone, a 150sq km area covering 269 villages, spread over Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra and Madhya Pradesh’s Singhrauli di...
02 Dec, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
The office PC keyboard, mouse or coffee mug may have the flu virus on itUnlike the common cold, the flu can develop into a more serious condition, such as pneumonia.
21 Jun, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
Tobacco can cause many problems, cancer is only the beginningSmoking also weakens bone strength, resulting in increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
05 Dec, 2017, 09.17 AM IST
Ladies, don't let work compromise your health! Here's how you can maintain a balanceWorking women tend to compromise on their nutrition and fitness needs, paying a heavy price in the process. The solution is right eating an...
07 Mar, 2017, 09.59 AM IST
Five things women must do for healthy livingGynaecologists tell us five things we need to pay attention to, before things start going really wrong.
18 Dec, 2015, 03.16 PM IST
'Magic millet' gets an enrichment boost to cure anaemiaA global clinical trial has proved that use of 'magic millet' reduces the incidence of iron deficiency or anaemia dramatically in children.
14 Jun, 2015, 12.02 PM IST
- HRD ministry plans nutritious midday meals for children
The biggest school meal scheme, the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education, better known as the midday meal scheme,...
18 Oct, 2006, 02.24 AM IST