Health & Wellness

World Child Cancer Day: Advocating for Better Care

15 Feb 2024 11:47 AM IST

World Child Cancer Day is observed every year on February 15th to raise awareness about childhood cancer, honor the courage of children fighting the disease, and advocate for better access to treatment and care for children with cancer worldwide. Childhood cancer remains a significant global health issue, with around 300,000

Pain sensitivity caused by brain changes impact older women more: Study

04 Feb 2024 15:06 PM IST

A recent study found that the brain process enabling us to block pain varies with age. Additionally, when it comes to these changes, gender variations that cause pain sensitivity may affect older females more. Men and women who assessed the intensity and unpleasantness of pain while being exposed to escalating

Weight Cycling, only helpful for temporary weight loss, suggests study

03 Feb 2024 14:37 PM IST

‘Yo-yo dieting,’ or weight cycling, has detrimental effects on interpersonal relationships and psychological health, according to a recent qualitative study. The article emphasizes the risks associated with yo-yo dieting and how challenging it is for individuals to interrupt the pattern. “Yo-yo dieting – unintentionally gaining weight and dieting to lose

Lower risk of Kidney Stones via diabetes medications: Study

01 Feb 2024 15:42 PM IST

Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common globally. Type 2 diabetes is related to an increased risk of kidney stones but various forms of treatment of this condition may potentially decrease the risk of kidney stones. The researchers at Mass General Brigham found out that using sodium-glucose contratransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors

Trending Super foods that can boost your mood

31 Jan 2024 12:34 PM IST

It’s crucial to recognize that mood can be influenced by various factors, including stress, environment, poor sleep, genetics, mood disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. Consequently, determining if food can genuinely elevate one’s spirits is challenging. Nevertheless, certain foods are known to contribute to overall brain health and address specific types of

Food as medicine in Indian households

30 Jan 2024 13:18 PM IST

Food is any substance, which after getting consumed by any organism provide nutrients and produce energy to the body. Every food item that is known has some benefits to provide, the basic food consumed by us are fruits, vegetables, seeds, oils are rich in minerals, vitamins and nutrient. Food has

How to Clean a Wax Warmer?

29 Jan 2024 19:34 PM IST

Wax warmers are great devices! They are primarily used to melt fragrant candles or burn scented oils. But they are great because the device is super multipurpose. You can also plop your hair waxing product in the pot to get the perfect temperature and consistency of a skin-friendly wax concoction.

One type of chemotherapy most useful against bladder cancer, nt study reveals

29 Jan 2024 17:49 PM IST

In a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine in January, the researchers at Tisch Cancer Institute revealed that a certain form of chemotherapy boosts the immune system’s ability to fight bladder cancer, especially in the case of pairing it with immunotherapy. The study further reveals the reason why the

Smart Snacking: Satisfy your ‘Midnight Cravings’ in a healthy way

27 Jan 2024 11:31 AM IST

Late-night cravings can be tempting, but succumbing to unhealthy snacks can impact both your sleep and overall well-being. However, the good news is that satisfying midnight cravings doesn’t have to derail your health goals. Let’s explore smart and nutritious options to indulge your late-night appetite without compromising your health. Choose

Don’t ignore these initial signs of depression in your child

27 Jan 2024 11:24 AM IST

Depression is a mental health disorder and can affect any individual at any age. Depression in children is more common than most parents realize. In the competitive world, children and teenagers find themselves in a rat-race that seems impossible to win. The delicate mind of a child often feels the

Patients with Type 2 diabetes have a 50% asymptomatic rate: What examinations ought they to undergo to identify their ailment?

27 Jan 2024 07:52 AM IST

“Knowing when to start blood sugar testing becomes crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes,” says Dr. Anu Gaikwad, HOD of Geriatric Medicine at DPU Super Specialty Hospital in Pune and Consultant Diabetologist. Diabetes mellitus is commonly referred to as the “silent epidemic” since a considerable proportion of its patients

Seeking to Alleviate Eye Strain? Try These Ayurvedic Treatments

19 Jan 2024 16:06 PM IST

Thanks to advancements in medical research, several common eye disorders, including trachoma and numerous viral or bacterial infections, are now regarded as minor ailments. But traditional medical practices laid the groundwork for contemporary medicine’s development, which in turn helped it get to this point. The best thing about Ayurvedic medicine