88 years of service to the nation
Begin typing your search above and press return to search.
India records 25,404 COVID-19 cases, 339 deaths
National

India records 25,404 COVID-19 cases, 339 deaths

New Delhi, Sep 14: India saw a single-day rise of 25,404 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally in the country to 3,32,89,579, while the count of active cases declined to 3,62,207, according to Union health ministry data on Tuesday. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to...
Iron supplements may not improve children
Health & Fitness

Iron supplements may not improve children's development: Study

Dhaka, Sept 12: Iron supplements may improve anemia in young children, but seem to have no impact on their growth, cognitive function, behaviour or development, according to a study conducted in rural Bangladesh.Iron supplements are administered to young children worldwide to prevent anemia, in line...
Embrace body insecurities with these 3 tips
Health & Fitness

Embrace body insecurities with these 3 tips

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANSlife) Have you ever felt misjudged and always seeking outside validation because of the way you look physically? Perhaps it is your stretch marks that bother you or perhaps your big thighs, maybe your breasts are small or your tummy is not the perfect shape. There are days when...
COVID-19: India records 43,263 new cases
National

COVID-19: India records 43,263 new cases

New Delhi, Sep 9: India saw a single day rise of 43,263 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,31,39,981, while the active cases increased to 3,93,614, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll climbed to 4,41,749 with 338...
Are young Indians at a higher risk of heart disease?
Health & Fitness

Are young Indians at a higher risk of heart disease?

New Delhi, Sep 8: When we speak of heart health, we often picture older people. Studies, unfortunately, show that Indians are at risk of heart disease at least a decade earlier than western counterparts. This means there is an increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in people as...
Should schools educate kids about the importance of good nutrition?
Health & Fitness

Should schools educate kids about the importance of good nutrition?

New Delhi, Sep 8: In this technology savvy world, our food content and quality is also being affected and driven by various factors like taste and convenience, rather than nutritional value and quality. The choice of food is becoming "fast" rather than nutritious. This has both short-term and...
Herbs, nuts and fruits to enhance your daily diet
Health & Fitness

Herbs, nuts and fruits to enhance your daily diet

New Delhi, Sept 8: Nutrition is the cornerstone of good health and development. From September 1-7, National Nutrition Week is being observed to spread awareness about good nutrition, diet and healthy lifestyle. The nutrition week is observed to make people understand the importance of a nutrition...
Keep your weight under check with these simple tips
Health & Fitness

Keep your weight under check with these simple tips

New Delhi, Sep 7: Has your waistline expanded since the pandemic began? Don't worry, you are not alone. A lifestyle that confines you inside the four walls of a house, with limited movement, is bound to add inches to your tummy. Routines have been disrupted, stress has increased, and with the...
COVID-19: India adds 31,222 cases
National

COVID-19: India adds 31,222 cases

New Delhi, Sep 7: India logged 31,222 fresh cases of coronavirus infection taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,30,58,843, while the active cases were recorded below four lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has climbed to 4,41,042 with...
Health & Fitness

'Must-haves' to stay well this festive season

New Delhi, Sep 6: Amid concerns about the third wave of Covid-19, the onset of September has quietly heralded the grand festive season of the year. With the outdoor celebrations requiring observation of Covid-appropriate behaviour, people must also not let their guards down in their home settings...
COVID-19: Lowest fatalities reported in 167 days
National

COVID-19: Lowest fatalities reported in 167 days

New Delhi, Sep 6: India logged 38,948 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,30,27,621, while the death toll climbed to 4,40,752 with 219 fresh fatalities, the lowest in 167 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The case...
Post-Covid Hair Loss? Can Biotin help?
Health & Fitness

Post-Covid Hair Loss? Can Biotin help?

New Delhi, Sept 5: Although India is seeing a decline in Covid-19 cases, the disease has left several after-effects on the body. Uncontrolled hair fall is one of them -- many people who have recovered from the disease complain of hair fall. Scientists are yet to determine the reason for such a...
X