As summer temperatures soar past 40°C in several Indian states, fermented foods such as idli, dosa, kanji and pakhala remain popular for their cooling effect and digestive benefits. But three recent incidents in Ahmedabad, Mayurbhanj and Bengaluru—linked to contaminated fermented dishes—have caused three deaths and sickened more than 250 people, raising fresh concerns over food safety during the […]
This World Hypertension Day, let’s manage blood pressure better with the right information and the right approach. For this year, the theme of World Hypertension Day is ‘Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer’. In order to do that, we need to first understand what hypertension or high blood pressure actually entails. According […]
While there have been reports of adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines, including heart attacks, it is essential to understand that these cases are rare and occur at a much lower rate than the risk of severe COVID-19.
A video on Facebook, claiming that ice can remedy a plethora of health issues, such as heel spur, swelling due to injury, migraine, back pain, cervical pain, frozen shoulders, sciatica, and indigestion, to name some, has garnered over 3.6 million views at the last count.
Even if the tumour is benign, there is possibility of it becoming premalignant and then malignant.
There is no scientific study to prove that consuming betel leaf, ginger, garlic and honey can cure coronary artery disease.
While flaxseed is a rich source of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, more research is needed regarding the possible risks and benefits of consuming the plant-based food.
Pelvic pain, just before and during menstrual period, is a common complaint. Many women resort to home remedies – mostly found on social media – to help manage the pain, without seeking medical opinion.