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UNDERSTANDING BODY SHAMING AND WHY IT OFTEN BEGINS AT HOME

Most parents consider it normal to objectify their kids with verbal usages like mottu (fat), kaali (darker), naata (short) in their regular conversations. A child who is exposed to such humiliating remarks from his/her own family after a point tends to start believing in the statements and gradually becomes conscious of his shortfalls. Soon it begins to affect his self-esteem also and may lead to other disorders like body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, and more.

WORLD IBD DAY CELEBRATED IN PGIMER TO RAISE AWARENESS

May 19 is celebrated across the globe as World IBD day. Inflammatory Bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions of the intestine and are...

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION MIGHT BE MORE RISKY TO THE HEART

According to a study, levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with the development of heart failure. The study was...

MANY DENTAL MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS DEBUNKED

Many dental myths and misconceptions exist today, including the usage of braces to make teeth symmetrical. Many people are afraid to use braces in...
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Study details benefits of turmeric compound

According to a new study by the University of California, a compound found in turmeric called Curcumin helps grow engineered blood vessels and tissues. The...

LONG-TERM FOLLOW UP REDUCES TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK

Though type 2 diabetes is an inherited disease, habits can affect the risk of getting it. Obesity due to fatty and high-calorie foods, often...

HEART FAILURE AWARENESS MONTH 2022: CONTROL HEART FAILURE WITH HELPFUL TIPS

Taking care of one’s heart is crucial, especially if one is suffering from heart failure. Heart failure is the inability of the heart to...

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