Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition and it can lead to life-threatening conditions – Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Sugar, High Triglycerides, Low HDL Cholesterol, Heart Disease, or even Cancer, to name a few. Besides, it can also lead a child to poor self-esteem and depression.Studies have shown that obese children are likely to become obese adults increasing the risk of various associated diseases. The World Health Organization […]

As we come to the end of 2016, many of us start to look back – and reflect. The year has been defining – even redefining – in many ways. Politics, technology and culture have all seen major leaps and in some cases, hurdles. In public health, it’s been a big year for sugar. Global recognition is building for the very real health concerns posed by large and increasing quantities […]

American space agency NASA has used a detailed 3D visualization to show the world how carbon dioxide swirls around the Earth’s atmosphere. Combining data from its Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) satellite with a project from the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office at the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA has managed to chronicle the movement of carbon dioxide (CO2) from September 2014 to September 2015. The visualization shows information about global […]

Smoking has been known to increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. When you smoke, you introduce nicotine into your body. Since nicotine is highly addictive, quitting smoking becomes very difficult and you tend to get cravings soon after. Smoking brings about certain changes in your brain and body and there are some foods that can help you overcome the addiction effectively. What Are The Foods That Help You […]

Everyone likes to munch on sunflowers seeds. But have you ever wondered that seeds from sunflower could be beneficial for our body? Well, many of us are not aware that sunflowers seeds are  good for health. It also promotes many health benefits to our body because of its nutritional value. Here are some health benefits of the seeds which we all must know: Aids  digestion Because of its high dietary […]

If you want to witness the magic of the human brain in action, play the matching game with a 4-year-old — you know, the classic game where the tiles are arranged face down and players take turns flipping them over to find pairs. You’ll see what I mean as you watch that wonderful little brain doing its thing. It’s amazing, and when you realize you’ve been outdueled in a brain […]

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday underwent a kidney transplant at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Sources revealed that the transplant procedure began at 8:30 a.m and successfully ended at around 2:30 p.m on Saturday December 10. The surgery was performed by AIIMS Director MC Misra and Sub-Dean VK Bansal apart from a few other senior doctors. The minister has been shifted to […]

 Earlier a number of studies have shown that wrapping food in newspapers is very unhealthy and unsafe for consumption. Now, the Food, Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is echoing the same thoughts and warning that such unhealthy practice can be injurious to health even if the food is prepared in a safe and hygienic manner. Since the ink used in newspapers has multiple bioactive materials with known negative […]

Viral fever is one of the most common seasonal infections that can affect anyone at any age including infants and children. Besides many medicines available in the market, there are also various herbs that are effective to relieve the symptoms associated with a viral fever. Here are some home remedies to treat this seasonal infections:   Coriander tea One should drink coriander tea during viral fever as it acts as […]

Demonetization is like an earthquake that refuses to stop despite shaking all of us down to our very core. It struck the Indian subcontinent on November 8 and we’re all still reeling from subsequent aftershocks, with no immediate relief on the horizon. One of the undoubted silver linings of the fallout surrounding demonetization is the push towards the adoption of e-wallets (digital wallets or mobile wallets). With hard cash in […]