Infant mortality is one of India’s most persistent health concerns. It is a well-established fact that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend well into adulthood. In 2018, World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a new 10 point guidance to further raiseRead More

Babies born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), an ailment of the lungs and the digestive system, suffer from a number of complications which includes lower average birth weight, finds a research. According to the research, while babies with CF are often born prematurely, this only accounts for around 40 per centRead More

Mobile apps have made ordering food in from out favourite dining spots super easy. Now a new app is allowing restaurants to offer customers cheaper prices at off-peak periods, the Daily Mail reported. When the kitchen isn’t busy, you can get a discount up to 50% for bookings on BigDish.Read More

With a vision towards empowering today’s women with basic menstrual hygiene, DEA Corp recently launched its premium menstrual cups. The brand, in its latest offering, intends to advocate reusable menstrual hygiene practices in the country.   In conversation with this correspondent, Amol Prakash Mane, Founder, DEA Corp talks about whyRead More

Beer is something that comes to mind when a lot of people think of a celebration or just a relaxing evening. But while many may not think of it as a healthy beverage, scientists have now revealed that it can do more for overall well being than previously thought. ItRead More

For middle-aged women who worry about adding pounds when they quit smoking, a large study suggests that adding even a modest amount of weekly exercise after quitting can minimize weight gain. Nearly 7 of 10 U.S. adult cigarette smokers say they want to quit, according to the Centers for DiseaseRead More

Turns out, flaxseed oil, which is majorly known to benefit heart health, also has several other health benefits. From boosting digestive and brain health to providing skin and hair benefits to reduce the risk of cancer, flaxseed oil can be the key to a healthy living. There are a numberRead More

Multidrug-resistant “superbugs” that can cause dangerous infections in hospitals are becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants designed to hold them at bay, scientists said.   In a study of what the researchers described as a “new wave of superbugs”, the team also found specific genetic changes overRead More

A naturally occurring compound in medicinal cannabis may help extend the lives of patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy, according to a study conducted in mice. Medicinal cannabis is a cannabis plant extract used to relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions.   Researchers led by Queen Mary University ofRead More

In a bizarre new trend, a Japanese company is using the armpits of attractive young woman to sell ads. Wakino Ad Company, ‘Waki’ meaning armpit in Japanese, have found the hottest if not most bizarre advertising space to rent out to clients.   According to reports, prices for one hour’sRead More