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Expert remedies to prevent heartburn and acid reflux
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Acidity happens due to excessive production of acid in the stomach. While occasional acidity may not pose a significant health risk, chronic acidity can damage the digestive system
Medical expert shares causes behind women's irregular periods
Having irregular periods is a common occurrence in women. However, frequent or large changes to one’s menstrual cycle may indicate that there is an underlying
Lack of sleep, reduced physical activity may increase risks of premature birth
The team used a machine learning (ML) algorithm to detect fine-grained changes in sleep and physical activity patterns of 1,000 women whose data was collected by devices worn by them throughout pregnancy
Nourishing body butters are effective to treat dry skin: Skincare experts
Body butters have emerged to become promising skincare products. Besides treating dry skin, they offer multiple other benefits which are worth exploring if you are planning to invest in one
Exposure to air pollution can significantly increase the risk of stroke: Study
There is a strong and significant association between air pollution and the occurrence of stroke as well as death from stroke within five days of exposure
Hot flashes in women may increase risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s
70 per cent of mid-life women report experiencing vasomotor symptoms, more often referred to as hot flashes. Not only do they interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but they have also been related to physical health risks
Scared of dying from a heart attack? Health experts say managing fear is crucial
PremiumDoes a minor shoulder or chest pain make you think you are getting a heart attack? The fear of heart attacks is common given the sudden rise in cases over the past few years. On World Heart Day 2023, health experts share ways to identify the difference between a heart attack and normal body pain
Why do heart attack cases rise during summers?
As temperatures soar, the human body undergoes specific physiological changes. Consequently, the heart is compelled to increase its efforts, pumping blood at a faster rate to help regulate the body's temperature
World Heart Day: 'Women at 25 per cent higher risk of heart diseases'
Over the last past two decades, prevalence of heart disease in women has increased by 300 per cent due to various factors
This campaign in Mumbai is raising awareness about heart diseases and prevention
Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, but many people don't know how to recognize and respond to a heart attack
New study explains why your face feels tight after being washed
Skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s constantly exposed to the environment around us. The stratum corneum acts as a barrier to keep out unwanted chemicals and bacteria and to keep up the moisture
Health expert lists down alarming symptoms of heart attack and treatment
Neglecting or delaying identifying symptoms can result in disastrous consequences like death. Symptom detection, prompt treatment and management can save lives. The dictum is to identify every chest pain no matter what the age is
New study explains why your face feels tight after being washed
Skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s constantly exposed to the environment around us. The stratum corneum acts as a barrier to keep out unwanted chemicals and bacteria and to keep up the moisture
28 September,2023 05:34 PM IST | New York | IANS
Health expert lists down alarming symptoms of heart attack and treatment
Neglecting or delaying identifying symptoms can result in disastrous consequences like death. Symptom detection, prompt treatment and management can save lives. The dictum is to identify every chest pain no matter what the age is
28 September,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Young women can 'bank' exercise for better heart health later: Study
That's compared to around 78 bpm for the women who'd been the least active from their 20s to 40s
28 September,2023 11:27 AM IST | Sydney | IANS
Poorly paid men with stressful jobs are twice at risk of heart disease: Study
Men reporting both job strain and effort-reward imbalance were at twice the risk of heart disease compared with men who did not experience the combined stressors
28 September,2023 11:26 AM IST | New York | IANS
Why are more young Indians dying of heart attack
PremiumResearchers suggest that sleep apnea might play a role in the rise of deaths due to heart attacks. It causes abnormal heart rhythms, lowers oxygen levels, triggers the fight-or-flight response, and stresses the heart mechanically
28 September,2023 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviADVERTISEMENT
Scared of heart attacks? Here are five tips to manage your fear
Does a minor shoulder or chest pain make you think you are getting a heart attack? On World Heart Day 2023, we share ways to identify the difference between a heart attack and normal body pain
Why are more young Indians dying of heart attack
PremiumResearchers suggest that sleep apnea might play a role in the rise of deaths due to heart attacks. It causes abnormal heart rhythms, lowers oxygen levels, triggers the fight-or-flight response, and stresses the heart mechanically
28 September,2023 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
2 lakh children born with congenital heart disease in India
Congenital Heart Disease is a defect that restricts heart development and function since birth, capable of changing the way in which blood flows through a person’s heart
28 September,2023 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why obesity may worsen menopause symptoms in women
According to a study, led by an Indian-origin researcher, obesity may also limit the amount of relief women get from hormone therapy - the most effective treatment to manage a wide array of menopause symptoms
28 September,2023 08:41 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Doctors call for action against growing burden of heart-related diseases
World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise awareness of diseases related to the heart, and also to work on solutions to mitigate it
28 September,2023 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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How does Conjunctivitis spread, symptoms and how to prevent it?
It has been weeks since the wave of Conjunctivitis has been sweeping across India yet there is no respite from it yet proving it to be one of the most severe outbreaks in recent years. Dr. Tanvi Shah, Ophthalmologist explains how Conjunctivitis spreads, the symptoms of Conjunctivitis and how to prevent Conjunctivitis.