Health & Wellness

Ayushman Bharat hospitals may soon begin treating CGHS recipients

10 Sep 2022 12:17 PM IST

According to people familiar with the matter, the government is considering allowing Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries to seek treatment at hospitals affiliated with the flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY). It is being planned that the beneficiaries of the CGHS scheme can also seek treatment at

India records 18 deaths to Covid in 24 hours

10 Sep 2022 10:52 AM IST

The Union Health Ministry reported 5,554 new coronavirus infections in India, bringing the total to 4,44,90,283, while active cases fell to 48,850. The death toll rose to 5,28,139 with 18 new fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, according to data updated by the ministry at 8 a.m. Active cases

Kim Jong Un suggests that North Korea might start COVID-19 vaccination soon

09 Sep 2022 12:24 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday, suggested that the isolated country could begin COVID-19 vaccinations in November. While giving a speech to the North Korean national assembly, Kim cited World Health Organization warnings that the winter could see a resurgence in coronavirus infections. Last month, Kim declared victory over

Invisible Aligners: Pros and Cons

08 Sep 2022 17:08 PM IST

In the present world, many people face orthodontic concerns like overcrowded teeth, overbite, underbite, and crossbite. While such issues are not life-threatening, they can hamper routine life in more ways than one. One can easily lose confidence, leading to anxiety and apparent discomfort in social scenarios. If left untreated, dental

Vitamin D doesn’t lower Covid risk: Study

08 Sep 2022 11:32 AM IST

According to a recent study published in the medical journal “The BMJ”, vitamin D supplements do not lower the incidence of COVID-19 or other acute respiratory infections, which suggests that prescribing these supplements to COVID patients may not be very helpful. The findings are based on two sizable clinical trials,

AIIMS mess food fails FSSAI quality test : Report

06 Sep 2022 12:08 PM IST

The food safety standards were not met by four out of the seven samples that the Food Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) collected from the mess at the All Indi Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). The samples of chicken curry and chutney failed the test, the official report by FSSAI

Amid the festive season, West Bengal sees dengue upsurge

06 Sep 2022 10:57 AM IST

West Bengal is currently reporting an increase in dengue cases, with new Covid-19 cases being reported daily. With the vector-borne disease wreaking havoc on people ahead of the bustling holiday season, the rise in cases has become a reason for concern for state health officials. According to data, the state

ProDentim Reviews – Chewable Candy Side Effects or Real Ingredients That Work?

02 Sep 2022 14:45 PM IST

ProDentim is a supplement that is designed to provide users with pain-free gums and teeth. As per the claims made by the official website, not only will users be able to receive a shinier set of teeth, but the supplement also goes deeper to ensure that users are seeing betterment

I’M NOT GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY TROLLS: RASHAMI DESAI

27 Aug 2022 09:08 AM IST

In an exclusive conversation with The Daily Guardian, actor Rashmi Desai opens up about paving her way to becoming one of the top actresses on Indian television, dealing with trolls, future projects and much more. Q: You have been in the industry for over 15 years. What has the journey

WE WOMEN WANT: EXPERTS DISCUSS SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF MENOPAUSE

27 Aug 2022 09:07 AM IST

Catch fresh episodes of ‘We Women Want’ every Saturday at 7:30 PM on NewsX. The program will also streamed live on major OTT platforms- Dailyhunt, Zee5, MX Player, ShemarooMe, Watcho, Mzaalo, Jio TV, Tata Play and PayTm livestreams.

Abortion: A fundamental human right

27 Aug 2022 09:04 AM IST

Denying a woman to own her body only further weakens her place in society.

Cannabis in Spiritual Practice: Main Uses and Benefits

23 Aug 2022 03:14 AM IST

Humans have used medicinal plants and sacred herbs for thousands of years. The fact that marijuana continues to be used in spiritual practices even today tells a story about its effectiveness. What are the magical properties of weed that have kept it in use for so long? Are you interested