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Clean your soft toys regularly

Once in a while, slip stuffed toys into a freezer bag and let them chill for 3 to 5 hours. The cold will kill any dust mites that could contribute to ...

Sip on some coconut water

Coconut water is packed with essential nutrients like potassium, manganese, Vitamin C, calcium, and dietary fibers that make it a very healthy and ref...

Are you making these brushing mistakes?

These simple steps that form a part of your daily routine go a long way in ensuring that you have strong teeth and healthy gums. Avoid brushing too ha...

Health benefits of basil seeds

Basil seeds or sabja are a great antidote for acidity. They help soothe the burning sensation in the stomach. Their diuretic properties flush out the ...

Troubled with itchy skin?

During the summer, clogged sweat glands can cause rashes and small itchy bumps on your skin. Keep yourself hydrated, take a cold shower twice a day, u...

Kokum sherbet helps regulate blood sugar levels

The consumption of kokum juice is said to assist in the reduction of oxidation and the improvement of metabolism. This in turn can help counter the il...

Protect yourself from drug-resistant Tuberculosis

India has the highest number of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases and they have increased by 40% in the last four years. Drug-resistant tuberculosis c...

Symptoms of Tuberculosis

Symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB) depend on where in the body the tuberculosis bacteria are growing. Tuberculosis bacteria usually grow in the lungs. Cons...

How Endometriosis is associated with infertility?

Infertility may be the only symptom in women with endometriosis. Though the disease often commences in the teens, unfortunately diagnosis in young wom...

Health benefits of bottle gourd

Bottle gourd is high in water content and rich in Vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps to maintain a healthy heart and lowers bad cholesterol levels. It...

Replace fizzy drinks with water

Do you drink aerated drinks when thirsty? Aerated drinks contain soda which does not replace any of the water you lose. In fact, it increases your bod...

Signs of dehydration

Water is essential for your survival; every cell, tissue, and organ in your body requires it to function properly. Water is found in lean muscle, fat,...

Common health challenges identified with Down Syndrome

Children with Down Syndrome (DS) have a few common health challenges that have been well identified and reported. Awareness of some of these common he...

Healthy Indian Breakfast

Start your day with a bowl of sabudana khichdi to provide instant energy to your body. Due to the high presence of dietary fibre sabudana also called ...

Identify the signs of a traumatic brain injury

Have you or a family member experienced a traumatic fall or an accident? Head injury symptoms may occur immediately following trauma or develop slowly...

How to maintain good oral hygiene?

Dental plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth when bacteria in the mouth mix with sugary or starchy foods. Poor oral hygiene allows plaque a...

What are the symptoms of Appendicitis?

If you have any of the mentioned symptoms, seek medical attention immediately, as timely diagnosis and treatment are very important. Incorrect self-me...

Beat the heat, stay hydrated

You must increase your fluid intake during summer to help overcome the scorching summer heat and to keep your body healthy. Apart from water, sip on s...

Manage your arthritis better

Severe pain, joint stiffness, and swelling are some symptoms that women with arthritis suffer every day. Consult doctors from our Centre for Bone & Jo...