Category: Health

Folic acid tablets during pregnancy can prevent congenital defects: AIIMS experts

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Consumption of folic acid tablets during pregnancy may help prevent spina bifida -- a condition…

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Breastfeeding can lower risk of maternal high BP: Study

New York, Oct 24 (IANS) Breast milk not only provides nutrition to babies, but also protects mothers from developing high…

6 years ago

Exhibition of hand-blown glassware raises funds for animal welfare

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The proceeds from an ongoing exhibition-cum-sale of 2,000 hand-blown glass pieces will go to animal…

6 years ago

Punjab bans sale of herbicide glyphosate

Chandigarh, Oct 24 (IANS) The Punjab government has banned the sale of herbicide glyphosate in the state, which is widely…

6 years ago

135 Zika virus patients in Jaipur

Jaipur, Oct 24 (IANS) The Zika virus has so far affected 135 people in Jaipur, officials said on Wednesday. Veenu…

6 years ago

Uzbekistan baby undergoes liver transplant at Noida hospital

Noida, Oct 24 (IANS) Doctors here gave a new lease of life to a three-and-a-half-month old baby from Uzbekistan who…

6 years ago

Rights groups seek lifting of ban on e-cigarettes in Punjab

Chandigarh, Oct 24 (IANS) Health and consumer rights groups on Wednesday urged the Punjab government to lift a ban on…

6 years ago

Healthy diet amplifies self-esteem of kids: Kailash Satyarthi

Gurugram, Oct 24 (IANS) Balanced and healthy food is crucial for growth of the mind as well as the body…

6 years ago

Indonesian woman delivers baby girl on board Etihad flight

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) An Indonesia woman delivered a baby girl on board an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi…

6 years ago

Painkillers during pregnancy linked to early puberty in girls

London, Oct 24 (IANS) Women who are in the habit of popping up over-the-counter painkillers during pregnancy could increase the…

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Centre raises ASHA facilitators’ visiting charge by Rs 50

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday raised the supervisory visiting charges for ASHA facilitators from Rs 250…

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New director’s posts at 6 AIIMS soon

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the creation of a new director's post at six…

6 years ago

Exercise can help boost memory through bone hormone: Study

New York, Oct 24 (IANS) Researchers have identified a naturally occurring bone hormone that can potentially reverse memory loss in…

6 years ago

Indonesia woman delivers on-board Etihad flight

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) An Indonesian woman delivered a baby on-board an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta…

6 years ago

6 children die at US rehabilitation centre

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Six children were dead and 12 others sick following a viral outbreak at a rehabilitation centre…

6 years ago

Instant food means constant disease: Naidu

Panaji, Oct 23 (IANS) Criticizing the culture of instant food, Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged the…

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India’s export of organic products up 39% in 2017-18

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India exported 458 thousand tonnes of organic products worth $515 million in 2017-18 -- around…

6 years ago

Hard work, no pay linked to mental health issues in comedians: Study

London, Oct 23 (IANS) The working conditions of comedians, with little or no pay, contribute to poor mental health, according…

6 years ago

Delhi encourages schoolkids to celebrate cracker-free Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Ahead of Diwali, Delhi's Directorate of Education has asked the schools to sensitise the students…

6 years ago

Decoded: How smell of lavender helps you unwind

Tokyo, Oct 23 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that the fragrant flower lavender is relaxing and may help people unwind and…

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