health

Pickled vegetables have been one of the most important parts of diets from many parts of the world, especially in East Asia. People love them not only for their sour flavour but also because they can be stored for a long period of time. However, over the last few decades, questions regarding the potential association between consumption of pickled vegetables and oesophageal cancer, actually,...

DELHI: An 80-year-old man walked out of his home in Chandauli’s Sayedraja one November morning, telling his family he was going to get his medicines. He never returned.Nearly three weeks later, on Dec 16, his body was found hanging from a mango tree in an orchard on the edge of the village. The man, Mohan Ram (name changed), had been undergoing treatment for mental illness for several years, claims...

It's finally that time of the year! Winters in North India come with a distinct mood altogether. The atmosphere is cold, the quilt is all the more cozy, and the food table transforms into a procession of all sorts of delicacies: gajar ka halwa, butter chicken, sizzling pakode, revdi, and gajak. The catch is that while the “pure joy of winters” may unfold with innocence in the mouth, it may become...

The mental heath workshop at Dassani Studio KOLKATA: The Federation of Cine Technicians’ Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI), in collaboration with SSKM Hospital, launched its first sensitization workshops to support Tollywood professionals facing mental health challenges recently.This initiative comes in the wake of two cinematographers' recent suicides due to depression. Psychiatrists believe these...

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutrient-rich root vegetable that have so much more to offer than just boosting normal meals. This root crop has a sweet, naturally sweet taste that satisfies a high sugar craving without necessarily needing to add more sugar. Sweet potatoes have so much more to offer than just their delicious flavour. They are full of fibre, antioxidants, and vital vitamins that...

Maternal genetics extend far beyond mere aesthetics like eye color; they deeply influence our vitality, cognitive abilities, and resilience under pressure. The mitochondria, inherited from our mothers, energize our cells and contribute to how our brains age over time. The X chromosome is a treasure trove of critical traits for our brain and nerve functions. Genes decide more than eye colour. Some...

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management has issued directives to Delhi and NCR state governments on December 14 to immediately halt all outdoor physical sports activities. The move comes after concerns about schools continuing outdoor activities despite poor air quality, with the commission warning about serious health risks to children and implementing Stage IV restrictions under its...

Groundbreaking research from the University of Colorado Anschutz found that blueberries can significantly improve infants' immunity and gut health. A clinical trial revealed that early consumption of blueberries as a first solid food may reduce allergy symptoms, strengthen the immune system, and support healthy gut development, offering long-term health benefits. One struggle almost all new parents...

For many people, working from home has settled into everyday life, which has created endless debates about its real impact on our minds. Yet, a new study cuts through the noise, drawing on two decades of data about more than 16,000 workers to say it can help mental health-but not equally for everyone. Women tend to gain the most from hybrid setups, while men feel the pinch more from long commutes....

Chennai: The government will hold at least 1,000 free health camps across the state on Sundays starting October 29 to screen people for common ailments during monsoon, said health minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday.The camps will screen people for chikungunya, dengue, malaria, cholera and typhoid seen during the rainy season, he told reporters. “We are told there will be heavy rain on Sunday and...