Health & Wellness: News
10 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Five effective home remedies to remove sun tan
Let's face it, summer or winter, a suntan is really hard to hide from.
10 Jan 2021
GoaPandemic special: Some scenic Work From Home destinations in India
It's almost a year since the pandemic began and a year since the majority of the workforce made workstations out of their homes.
10 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Five foods to help you tackle vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is produced when our body is exposed to the sun, but in today's world, where exposure to the sun is limited, this becomes a tricky exercise.
10 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Benefits of daily meditation for a healthier lifestyle
It may not be wrong to say that meditation is the ultimate treasure trove to happiness and peaceful life.
10 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: How to get healthy eyebrows, that too at home?
There are umpteen beauty-related facts online, but the most overlooked topic has to be that of eyebrows.
10 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Try these remedies at home to eliminate dark circles
Dark circles are usually a by-product of years of sleepless nights and unhealthy eating habits.
09 Jan 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO: Rich nations, vaccine makers should stop bilateral deals
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, appealed on Friday to makers of COVID-19 vaccines and the wealthier countries buying them to stop making bilateral deals, saying they are hurting a UN-backed effort to widen access to the jabs.
08 Jan 2021
PfizerPfizer study suggests vaccine works against coronavirus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
03 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Effective tips to tackle cracked heels at home
Taking care of the feet is something that most people don't prioritize, even though they are the ones gathering the maximum dirt.
03 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Here's what can happen if you are sleep deprived
In order to function properly, every human being needs 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
03 Jan 2021
Cycling#HealthBytes: Exercises that can help in improving your stamina
Lack of stamina is not uncommon, but with the current pandemic situation, it has worsened due to the lack of movement.
03 Jan 2021
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Essential tips for an effective nail care routine
Nail care is usually not high on a person's self-care routine checklist, but that doesn't make it unimportant.
31 Dec 2020
Pope FrancisBill legalizing abortion passed in Pope's native Argentina
Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalize elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by Pope Francis to his compatriots.
31 Dec 2020
Music IndustryScientists develop a new method for visualizing breath
A new method for visualizing the air exhaled while someone is speaking or singing could shed light on how diseases such as COVID-19 spread and can help evaluate the effectiveness of face masks, according to a study.
30 Dec 2020
Kamala HarrisHarris receives the first dose of Moderna vaccine on camera
The US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine live on television as part of efforts to build public trust in the inoculation process
30 Dec 2020
SingaporeSingapore starts COVID -19 vaccination for healthcare workers
Singapore became the first Asian country to start vaccinating healthcare workers against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday.
29 Dec 2020
TechnologyWhich headphone types are right for you?
Of all the gadgets that have changed our lives, a pair of headphones is probably the most ubiquitous.
27 Dec 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: These foods can help you keep warm in winter
The season of cozy blankets and fuzzy sweaters is finally here!
27 Dec 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Some yoga asanas useful for building muscles
The most common way of muscle building is lifting weights and doing hours of intense workouts.
26 Dec 2020
DelhiHeart transported through the green corridor for transplant
A heart harvested from a 41-year-old woman, who died after suffering bleeding in the brain, was transported from Ghaziabad to Delhi in just 18 minutes through an over 23-km green corridor and immediately transplanted to a chronic cardiac patient, hospital authorities said on Friday.
24 Dec 2020
Delhi AAPDelhi Health Minister issues directives for facilities in night shelters
Delhi Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday issued directives to the officials of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to enhance the existing facilities available in night shelters -- like availability of hot water, evening tea, and increase in the number of toilets.
23 Dec 2020
Monash UniversityCOVID-19 immunity lasts at least eight months: Study
People who have recovered from coronavirus have immune memory to protect against re-infection for at least eight months, according to a new study.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaGujarat government issues advisory on mucormycosis fungal infection
The Gujarat health department has issued an advisory to doctors and health officials after some COVID-19 patients were recently found infected with Mucormycosis, saying it is a serious but rare fungal infection and has an overall "mortality rate of 50 percent".
22 Dec 2020
Vitamin DSimple tips to improve your skin health
Since skin is the largest organ in our body, it is also prone to more damage.
20 Dec 2020
YouTube#HealthBytes: Tips for treating your post-workout muscle pain and soreness
When you start working out or increase the intensity, frequency, or length of your daily workout, you may feel immense pain in your muscles.
20 Dec 2020
FoodHealthy snacks for your late night cravings
Late-night snacking is not uncommon, especially if you are a night owl.
19 Dec 2020
CoronavirusChina to expand COVID-19 inoculations; meat sellers also high priority
China will soon expand coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport, and border control, a senior official said on Saturday.
19 Dec 2020
TechnologyNew potential breast cancer drug identified
Scientists have identified a molecule that can help treat breast cancer, giving hope to patients who have become resistant to traditional therapies.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaStates to undertake fire safety audits of COVID-19 hospitals: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday directed all the states to carry out fire safety audits of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals across the country to prevent fire incidents in medical institutions.
17 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUS angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
U.S. officials have said that they are actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after they missed the chance to lock in a contract this summer since it was still unclear how well the shots would work.
12 Dec 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Why you should go for jumping or skipping rope?
Jumping rope, more commonly known as skipping, is one of the most effective home exercises.
22 Nov 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: How to reduce menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps are the uncomfortable pains women experience in the lower abdomen, just before and during their menstrual periods.
12 Nov 2020
IndiaFive healthy and delicious snacks for Diwali and Bhai Dooj
The festive season is at its peak.
01 Nov 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Consume these five desi superfoods for good health
The term "superfoods" started out as a marketing gimmick and has now become something that is linked to a healthy diet.
18 Oct 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Four reasons why foot care is important
Our feet are one of the most important and hardworking parts of our body and taking care of them should be integral in our daily routine.
25 Sep 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Why are carbs important for you?
Carbohydrates or carbs are foods that get converted into glucose, or sugar, in our bodies during digestion.
24 Sep 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Why you should consider having an early dinner?
In many countries, the culture of having an early dinner is quite common.
22 Sep 2020
LifestyleSnacking habits that can hinder your weight loss process
When you work continuously toward weight loss, snacks become crucial for keeping you fueled up for the day, and till the next workout.
17 Sep 2020
HealthBytesWant soft hands? These home remedies can surely help
There are many reasons behind dry hands: Harsh weather conditions, jobs which require heavy usage of hands, lack of protection against sun are just some of them.
17 Sep 2020
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Here's why you should be consuming jaggery regularly
Jaggery is often considered as a naturally healthy sweetener.
