Skincare works from the outside, but real skin health also depends on what you feed your body from within.
A nutritionist highlights a few sleep-supporting benefits of peanut butter and advises people to consume it before bed
Consuming large amounts of junk food early in life may cause lasting changes in the brain, even if a person later adopts a healthier diet.
Experts clarify that the weight people lose immediately after sweating is mostly water weight, not body fat. Once fluids are replaced by drinking water or electrolyte beverages.
Ms Ruchika Jain explains what phalsa does to your body daily. Here is how to take a safe consumption approach and the side effects that may happen to certain people.
Plums and apricots can be safely eaten by diabetics when eaten in a controlled manner. Nutritionist Tapasya Mundhra explains why portion control is key.
One of the earliest symptoms associated with inflammatory joint disorders is stiffness, especially after waking up or remaining inactive for long periods.
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
The daily almond snack significantly improved the balance of bacteria in the gut. Specifically, it boosted the levels of a highly beneficial bacterium called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii.
Gandhinagar, May 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government will provide “Ready-to-Eat Nutrition Snacks” for six months to adult tuberculosis patients weighing less than 42 kilograms and all children below the age of 14 as part of an expanded effort to strengt
Purple rice contains antioxidants, fibre, and plant compounds that may support heart health, blood sugar control, and digestion when included in a balanced diet.
Instead of overworking, Kevin O'Leary emphasised the importance of maintaining basic habits such as eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.
The Biblical Diet emphasises whole, unprocessed foods common in ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, closely aligning with a traditional Mediterranean diet.
Dr Abhishek Deepak and nutritionist Tapasya Mundhra explain how daily apricot consumption can benefit your body. Here is how it helps various bodily functions and the potential side effects that you should know.
Researchers say watermelon provides an impressive mix of nutrients, antioxidants, and naturally occurring compounds linked to cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Lifestyle coach shares a homemade recipe packed with seeds, nuts and healthy fats that may support hair nourishment naturally.
Doctors say chronic stress activates the body's fight-or-flight response for prolonged periods. This can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may silently affect multiple organs over time.
Fermented rice, a traditional Indian summer food, is rich in probiotics and essential minerals that boost digestion and immunity.
Eating a variety of foods may also help expose babies to a wider range of flavours naturally. The new study suggests that vegetable exposure during pregnancy may influence how children respond to certain foods years later.
Your tongue's colour, coating and texture can reveal early signs of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, infections and even oral cancer. Doctors explain what different tongue colours may indicate and when you should seek medical attention.
Lifestyle guru Luke Coutinho explains how daily activities, excessive screen time and a lack of proper nutrition can gradually damage the eyes.
The team, including researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and National Health Service (NHS) Trust, University Hospitals Sussex in the UK, analysed data from 4096 community-dwelling individuals aged at least 60, 951
Your blood glucose needs to be regulated to reset your metabolism. Here are 10 glucose hacks to do so and know how to safely practise them.
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

