Health & Wellness

Bitter, Seasonal And Sought-After: Why Rajasthan's Kankoda Returns Every Monsoon When the monsoon arrives in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, a small wild vegetable begins making its way into local markets. Known as bitter kankoda or kakora, this…
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Datura is a highly poisonous plant that has nevertheless been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Experts Vaidya Vasudev Mukhiya, who has nearly 20 years of experience with medicinal herbs, and Ayurvedacharya Bhuvanesh Pandey, who…
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Diabetes management requires a combination of medication, nutritious food choices and a healthy lifestyle. While no single food can replace diabetes treatment, certain nutrient-rich ingredients may complement a balanced diet. Curry leaves…
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Smokers trying to quit may have a higher chance of success with nicotine e-cigarettes than with conventional nicotine replacement products such as patches, gums and lozenges, according to a new Cochrane review. The comprehensive analysis…
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Sitting for most of the workday may be more harmful than many people realise, even if you exercise regularly. Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London has warned that a single workout cannot fully counter the health effects of spending…
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India is witnessing a rise in seasonal flu infections, with Delhi reporting 2,308 H1N1 cases as health authorities intensify surveillance of respiratory viruses across the country. The increase has prompted the Delhi government to issue a…
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7 Potential Benefits of Chewing Tulsi Leaves Every Morning Tulsi, also called holy basil, has been part of Indian households and Ayurvedic traditions for centuries. The leaves contain several naturally occurring plant compounds, including…
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Swine Flu Cases Rise Across India: Symptoms, Warning Signs And Who Is Most At Risk H1N1 influenza, widely referred to as swine flu, is being reported increasingly across parts of India, with cities such as Delhi and Mumbai seeing a rise in…
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A new study has found that people who drink more coffee tend to have a leaner body composition, with lower levels of total and abdominal fat and greater skeletal muscle mass. Researchers from the University of Oulu analysed data from 2,264…
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Dragon Fruit: Who Should Limit This Healthy Fruit and Why? Dragon fruit is widely considered a healthy addition to the diet, providing fibre, vitamins and antioxidants. For most healthy people, eating it in normal portions is generally…
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