World Tuberculosis Day 2018: One in ten Indian women affected by TB related ailment

With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. Usually the TB bacteria affects the lungs, and if left unnoticed, it can also spread throughout the body and cause secondary infection affecting the kidneys, abdomen, brain, uterus and even the fallopian tubes. Genital TB can be a great cause of concern for both the partners if they are trying to…

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Mumbai: Foundation Launches Campaign To Limit Salt Intake On World Kidney Day

Mumbai Senior-Most Nephrologists Have Come Together To Show Solidarity Towards Spreading Awareness Of The Detrimental Role Of Salt Intake, In Kidney Disease Mumbai’s senior-most nephrologists have come together to show solidarity towards spreading awareness of the detrimental role of salt intake, in kidney disease. Spearheaded by Dr. Bhupendra Gandhi’s Amar Gandhi Foundation (AGF), and supported by the Mumbai Kidney Foundation (MKF), over 150 nephrologists in the city have raised a clarion call, “ek chammach kam” (One spoon less), to highlight the high salt intake among Indian population. Announcing the campaign,…

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Period pains are as painful as a heart attack or migraine, say doctors

Severe period pains can be a sign of more serious conditions including endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, says researchers.  Women the world over endure the sheer agony of period pains, month in, month out and it is only now doctors have put those cramps into clear perspective. (Photo: AFP) According to a new study, period pains in women can be as painful as a heart attack or migraine. Women the world over endure the sheer agony of period pains, month in, month out and it is only now doctors have…

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Bollywood Actress Sridevi Died: Why Heart Attacks on the Rise in Women

Indian Popular Actress Sridevi breathed her last breath on Saturday night following cardiac arrest, India media reported. She was 54. Sridevi’s brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor has confirmed the death of first female superstar of Bollywood, according to India media. Sridevi was reportedly with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi at the time of her death in Dubai. While Reason for her Death was sudden cardiac arrest complete full information about her death has not yet revealed to media. As per new study has found women are three times more likely to die after experiencing a heart…

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World Cancer Day 2018: कैंसर से खुद को बचाने के लिए ज़रूर खाएं ये 10 फूड

कैंसर से लड़ने के लिए अपने शरीर को तैयार कर सकते हैं. इसके लिए आपको करना होगा अपनी डाइट में इन 10 चीज़ों को शामिल.  कैंसर किसी को भी हो सकता है. इसकी कोई उम्र नहीं होती. यह किसी भी उम्र में बच्चों, पुरुषों और महिलाओं को हो सकता है. दर्द, खून बहना, वजन का अचानक कम और बढ़ना, सांस लेने में दिक्कत होना, ब्लड क्लॉथ्स इसके आम लक्षण हैं. इन लक्षणों के बाद डॉक्टर अपना इलाज शुरू करते हैं लेकिन आप पहले से ही इस बीमारी से लड़ने के लिए अपने…

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Improve your digestive health with these 3 essential vitamins

Your digestive system is one of the most active parts of your body. But it’s an often-ignored area of health. That is, until something goes wrong. And you get constipated. Or the opposite. Maybe you’ve tried upping your fiber. You’ve tried a probiotic. Perhaps you’ve even given up dairy. But still no improvement. It could mean that your digestive system is missing three key nutrients. Which ones? Well, remember, the human body in an engineering marvel. So, let’s think about this for a moment… Your body must get certain essential…

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Yogasanas

Yogasanas help exercise external as well as internal body parts. This helps with proper body functioning, thereby ensuring good physical health, as well as mental peace and calm.The various postures help correct our physiological and physical imbalances and help us tone our musculo-skeletal system. If practiced properly and regularly, yoga has an extremely rejuvenative and therapeutic effect on our body. If you are a beginner, you should always perform the yogasanas under the supervision of an expert trainer, who would advice you on which asanas are good for you keeping…

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Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Signs, Symptoms & Prevention

Gestational Diabetes (GSD) typically affects women during pregnancy. Due to the many lifestyle issues we are facing, women are more prone to Gestational Diabetes now. Gestational Diabetes can often lead to type 2 diabetes in later stages of life for women. However, it is not necessary that one may become diabetic permanently. Once the baby is born, one may not have diabetes at all. Even though Gestational Diabetes is not a permanent state, it is important to remember to stick to a healthy diet and regime as your baby might…

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Doing Daily Household Chores May Increase Longevity of Life: Study

According to a latest study, completing your daily list of chores and errands could prove to play a significant role in keeping good health and even help you live longer. Do you dread the days when you have to take up household chores? Well, you may want to rethink the way you respond to your household work. According to a latest study, completing your daily list of chores and errands could prove to play a significant role in keeping good health and even help you live longer. The study revealed…

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Balanced Diet

Variety of foods essential for a balanced diet Nutritionally adequate diet should be consumed through a wise choice from a variety of foods. Nutrition is a basic prerequisite to sustain life. Variety in food is not only the spice of life but also the essence of nutrition and health. A diet consisting of several food groups provides all the required nutrients in proper amounts. Cereals, millets and pulses are major sources of most nutrients. Milk which provides good quality proteins and calcium must be an essential item of the diet,…

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