THE COVID COMBAT EFFORTS OF THE INDIAN PHARMA INDUSTRY

15 Dec 2020 03:16 AM IST

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused terrible disruptions across sectors at a scale never seen before. From aviation to real estate to organised retail, most conventional industries have been severely hit by the crisis. However, in this time of global doom, one sector that has taken centre stage nationally as well

HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS MORE PRONE TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

15 Dec 2020 03:12 AM IST

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood against your artery walls. A person’s blood pressure is measured using two numbers, the systolic, in which your heart pump blood around the body, and the other one is diastolic, in when your heart is at rest. In normal conditions,

AN EASY GUIDE TO DEAL WITH SINUS ISSUES THIS WINTER

15 Dec 2020 03:09 AM IST

Cold weather is a trigger for most cases of sinusitis, say doctors. Therefore, given the settling in of the winter months, it is crucial to learn how to manage this condition.

POWERFUL TIPS TO BURN BELLY FAT

08 Dec 2020 04:33 AM IST

Belly fat or a potbelly is one of the most stubborn kinds of fat to lose. Some people do everything to melt this fat off–fad diets, rigorous training, fat loss pills, various types of shakes and even surgeries, yet it remains to be “stubborn”. Typically, belly fat and holding onto

10 FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN HELP YOU AVOID ACNE-PRONE SKIN

08 Dec 2020 04:29 AM IST

Acne is a chronic, inflammatory and a gruesome skin condition that causes different kinds of bumps on the skin. These bumps occur in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Usually, clogged pores that hold oil and dirt lead to the formation of acne and pimples. Though there are many

WHY PNEUMONIA SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED IN COVID TIMES

08 Dec 2020 04:22 AM IST

With a recent increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 pneumonia, doctors and health experts are suggesting that people should follow strict safety protocols and patients monitor their symptoms to stay ahead of severe complications.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF POLLUTION, PANDEMIC & PRE-TERM BIRTH

01 Dec 2020 08:10 AM IST

Most pregnancies last 40 weeks, a baby is known as a premature or pre-term when he or she is born before the completion of 37th week. Based on the gestational age, pre-term babies are sub-categorised as extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks), very preterm (28 to 32 weeks), moderate to

IMPORTANCE OF KIDNEY CARE FOR DIABETICS DURING WINTER

01 Dec 2020 08:07 AM IST

When you have diabetes, it’s pivotal to take care of your kidneys as they perform an important job of filtering waste and removing it from the blood, maintaining water balance, taking care of bone health, vitamin D synthesis, and erythropoietin, a substance which maintains haemoglobin level. But diabetes can damage

WHY YOU SHOULD ADD YOGA AND FITNESS TOOLS TO HOME WORKOUT

01 Dec 2020 08:04 AM IST

While traditional yoga comprises only a yoga mat that lends cushioning, the new-age yoga practices have come with different add-ons that don’t just elevate the workout levels but also create a sense of comfort and build a foundation. Do you know the benefits of yoga and fitness tools? Let’s find

DEBUNKING MYTHS ABOUT PREMATURE DELIVERIES

25 Nov 2020 07:42 AM IST

Childbirth is a life-changing experience. It is an experience that is cherished and looked forward to by parents-to-be. However, one may encounter the challenge of preterm delivery. Due to several cases of preterm birth leading to chronic health problems, myths around preterm births include concerns that the baby could suffer

INCREASED NEED FOR RT-PCR TESTS AS COVID CASES SHOOT UP

25 Nov 2020 07:35 AM IST

Amid a massive spike in coronavirus cases in the national capital, expansion in testing capacity is the need of the hour. But are we prepared for it? Let’s find out.

THE TRIPLE THREAT OF SMOKING: LUNG CANCER, COPD & PNEUMONIA

17 Nov 2020 11:23 AM IST

Time and again, the message of caution that smoking is injurious to health has been propagated over various mediums of communication. Smoking alone puts an individual at the risk of developing over 50% of serious illnesses. Some of these illnesses can be fatal, and others can cause long-term irreversible damage