Health/Lifestyle

Due to the arrival of counterfeit medicines in the market, the danger always remains that the medicines you have taken are real or fake. But now you do not have to think much about it. Actually, the drug makers now print unique codes on their product, along with their medicines. Due to this code, it is easy to know whether ...

The deadly Nipah virus yesterday claimed one more life in Kerala, with a 61-year-old man succumbing to the virus, taking the death toll to 11. The latest victim, V Moosa, was on ventilator support since the past few days. There are totally 14 nipah confirmed cases, of whom 11 have so far lost their lives. Three people are undergoing treatment ...

Dr SK Varun Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and commemorates the time when the Holy Quran was revealed to Muhammad. The month-long (29–30 day) fast is obligatory for all healthy Muslims who have reached puberty, and is a time for spiritual contemplation and seeking nearness to God. Followers must refrain from eating and drinking ...

Good relationships, social engagement, better everyday functioning, good physical and mental health, and high-quality care have been identified as some crucial factors linked to better quality of life for people with dementia, according to a study. “While many investigations focus on prevention and better treatments, it’s equally vital that we understand how we can optimise quality of life for the ...

Overuse of smartphones is just like any other type of substance abuse, say scientists who found that digital addiction makes people feel lonely, depressed and anxious. Smartphones are an integral part of most people’s lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU Who doesn’t like a pumpkin pudding? But, the humble fruit, which is generally considered healthy, might be the reason for your hair fall. It is actually scarier than it sounds. A woman had clumps of hair falling out of her head, armpits and pubic region after consuming a food made with pumpkin. Another woman experienced “substantial hair ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU As we know that government has failed to provide better medical facility in their hospital which is why people take their near and dear one to private hospital for medical treatment. When they go to private hospital then they realise that how these hospitals suck blood of the patient. On the name of hygiene and sanitation they ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU If you are a smoker try doing regular ph leisure-time vigorous physical activity is associated with better lung function among smokers.ysical activities as it may help you to have better lung function, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, leisure-time vigorous physical activity is associated with better lung function among smokers. “This result highlights the importance ...

DAINIK NATION BUREAU Smokers are at a greater risk of hearing loss, according to a study.  The research was conducted on over 50,000 participants over a span of eight years. Researchers analyzed data from annual health checkups, which included audio testing performed by a technician and a health-related lifestyle questionnaire completed by each participant. They examined the effects of smoking status ...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural session of the “END TB” summit in New Delhi. He expressed confidence that the Delhi End TB Summit would be a landmark event towards the complete elimination of TB. He said every step taken towards the eradication of this disease, is also linked to the betterment of the lives of ...