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Bras that dont fit properly can cause more harm than good

Bras that don't fit properly can cause more harm than good

About a decade ago, a preliminary French study done by Professor Jean Denis, a sports medicine specialist from Besancon...

8 May 2023 11:50 PM IST

Ignoring the signs and early symptoms can be highly risky and can have serious consequences on the health. (Photo By Arrangement)

The body gives warning signals, don't ignore them

You may not be aware but the body gives several subtle signs of poor circulation or blood flow to the organs. These...

1 May 2023 11:59 PM IST

Many studies have shown that obese people have a higher risk of developing various mental health disorders along with other cardio-vascular diseases and stroke.

Obesity enhances risk of many mental ailments

Recently, National Obesity Day brought attention to the many negative effects of being overweight

2 Dec 2022 1:48 PM IST

It is important for people to learn how to give CPR as first aid, as this can save lives. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Listen to your body when it warns you that youâ€™re heading for...

Bystanders can provide CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in case of a cardio-respiratory arrest till medical...

10 Jun 2022 7:12 PM IST

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One planet and a common future

On June 5, World Environment Day, prominent figures and environmental activists shine a light on critical environmental...

5 Jun 2022 2:37 AM IST

Pregnant women recorded anaemia of 53.7 per cent in the fifth edition of the survey against 52.9 per cent in the fourth edition, showing a rise by 0.8 per cent. (Representational Photo: AP)

Skin care for mothers-to-be

Stretch-marks can appear in pregnant women due to weight gain or the skin getting shrunk by extreme weight loss

3 Jun 2022 1:49 AM IST

Job stress can even lead to a more sinister and hidden type of hypertension that can go unnoticed during a regular medical checkup but may shoot up when measured in a different surrounding or situation. (Photo: ANI)

High BP is a silent killer, do not ignore

As per doctors, of the total number of brain strokes reported, 50-60 % can be attributed to hypertension

18 May 2022 9:00 PM IST

NewsThe decorated sedan tows a Maruti 800 car, which in turn has a small cycle and bike attached to it, for use in hilly or hostile terrain. (By Arrangement)

On a patriotic mission

On April 9, 2019, Indiaâ€™s first apolitical, patriotic road trip by a civilian was flagged off by the CRPF DIG at...

16 May 2022 2:30 AM IST

Heatstroke can happen immediately or after a few hours or a day or two from exposure to the heat or sun. (Photo: Pavan)

Indoor heatstroke as dangerous as sunstroke

The most common health complaint in peak summer is sunstroke/ heatstroke

9 May 2022 2:59 AM IST

Anurag Nallavelli, the first Indian civilian to summit two 8000-plus metres peaks sans oxygen. (By Arrangement)

Atop Mt Dhaulagiri, solo & sans oxygen

-'Mountains make me feel afraid and protected, vulnerable and confident at the same time-': Anurag Nallavelli

5 May 2022 4:08 AM IST

The researcher duo Yatee Gupta and Prof Samrat Mukhopadhyay. (By Arrangement)

Fabric that kills virus in 30 mins

Recently, it was certified for commercial-scale production after large-scale manufacturing trials

29 April 2022 10:06 AM IST

While the consequences of climate change on health have been researched over the years and widely accepted, its impact on mental health is not yet well-established or studied adequately but the situation is changing. (By Arrangement)

Coping with mental health in times of global warming

Vagaries of the weather can have a bearing on mental wellbeing & here are some ways to cope, while doing our bit to slow...

22 April 2022 12:43 AM IST