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7 home remedies to cure cold and cough in children, from honey and tulsi to saline nasal drops, more

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7 home remedies to cure cold and cough in children, from honey and tulsi to saline nasal drops, more

How to cure cough and cold naturally: Most childhood colds with proper care tend to resolve in 5-7 days. However, you can ease the discomfort in children with these natural home remedies and build the child's immunity over time.

Autistic children during monsoon: From loud sound of rain to wet clothes, here's how to avoid triggers

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Autistic children during monsoon: From loud sound of rain to wet clothes, here's how to avoid triggers

Monsoon season can be filled with sensory challenges for children with autism, but small adjustments can make a big difference. With understanding, patience, and a bit of planning, you can help children feel secure and comforted, even as the storms rage outside.

Best morning exercises: These 6 easy yoga asanas will help you focus, concentrate all day

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Best morning exercises: These 6 easy yoga asanas will help you focus, concentrate all day

Easy morning exercises: A short, consistent morning yoga routine will help you you concentrate throughout the day. By consciously practicing mindfulness yoga to begin your day, you create space for clarity, creativity, and focus on your mind. Include these yoga asanas in your daily exercise routine.

Why young non-smokers are now facing serious lung disorders

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Why young non-smokers are now facing serious lung disorders

Doctors are seeing more young, healthy non-smokers with lung conditions once linked to smoking. Here's what's really behind this new wave of respiratory illness.

Is your smartphone ruining your spine? Here's the truth about your phone posture

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Is your smartphone ruining your spine? Here's the truth about your phone posture

Constantly looking down at your screen? You may be putting 25kg of stress on your neck. Here's how to fix your posture before it does lasting damage.

Psoriasis Genes Explained: What to know if it’s in your family

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Psoriasis Genes Explained: What to know if it’s in your family

If psoriasis runs in your family, you may carry the genes—but lifestyle choices and early care can make all the difference in prevention and control

Flu, COVID or RSV? How to decode your symptoms this season

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Flu, COVID or RSV? How to decode your symptoms this season

With similar symptoms and rising cases during seasonal changes, here’s how to differentiate between COVID-19, flu and RSV — and protect the vulnerable.

Monsoon and Vaginal Health: What every woman needs to know

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Monsoon and Vaginal Health: What every woman needs to know

Increased moisture, sweat, and tight clothing during the rainy season can trigger infections. Here’s how to stay dry, balanced, and healthy down there

Monsoon Diet Alert: What not to eat during the rainy season

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Monsoon Diet Alert: What not to eat during the rainy season

Humidity and contamination make the monsoon season a breeding ground for infection. An expert shares 10 common foods that could put your health at risk.

Fibremaxxing: If you can't handle too much fibre, include these 8 gut-friendly foods in your daily diet

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Fibremaxxing: If you can't handle too much fibre, include these 8 gut-friendly foods in your daily diet

High-fiber diets aren’t for everyone—especially if you have IBS or bloating. A gut health expert shares 8 gentler ways to support digestion and microbiome diversity.

10 Gut-Friendly Habits to Adopt This Monsoon

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10 Gut-Friendly Habits to Adopt This Monsoon

Bloating, cramps, or food poisoning are common in the rainy season. Here’s how to keep your gut healthy and immune system strong, naturally.

Monsoon and UTIs: The overlooked risk that could harm your kidneys

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Monsoon and UTIs: The overlooked risk that could harm your kidneys

Doctors warn that untreated urinary tract infections, especially common in monsoon, can silently damage your kidneys. Here's how to protect yourself.

Is your office snack habit feeding into a health crisis?

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Is your office snack habit feeding into a health crisis?

Mindless snacking, especially during the work day, can be slowly suggesting a larger health crisis. This innocent habit is now associated with rise in lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes

Too much screen time? Here’s how to protect your child’s eyes

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Too much screen time? Here’s how to protect your child’s eyes

Excess screen exposure is giving rise to early myopia in children, but small lifestyle tweaks can help prevent or even reverse the condition

Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month: Bone pain isn’t always about age; when to see a doctor

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Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month: Bone pain isn’t always about age; when to see a doctor

Many people dismiss persistent bone aches as age-related, but experts warn that some symptoms may signal cancer, infection, or vitamin deficiency

Bone cancer myths busted: What most people get wrong about bone tumours

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Bone cancer myths busted: What most people get wrong about bone tumours

Many believe bone cancer starts in the bones or is always deadly. Surgical oncologist Dr. Mandeep Singh Malhotra separates fact from fear

Bone and Sarcoma Awareness Month: Nutrition tips for bone health from infancy to old age

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Bone and Sarcoma Awareness Month: Nutrition tips for bone health from infancy to old age

July is Bone and Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s how to keep your bones strong with nutrition—from infancy to old age—expert tips from a clinical nutritionist.

Fungal infections in monsoon: What causes them & how to treat them right

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Fungal infections in monsoon: What causes them & how to treat them right

Fungal infections are often on a rise during monsoon, and can damage skin, nails, and scalp if not treated. Dermatologist says good hygiene, breathable clothing, and keeping the skin dry to prevent moisture and can reduce risk of fungal underlying issues

Viral, Dengue or Typhoid? Spot the difference in common monsoon fevers

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Viral, Dengue or Typhoid? Spot the difference in common monsoon fevers

Monsoon season brings a rise in cases of waterborne diseases like viral fever, dengue, and typhoid. All of these diseases have overlapping symptoms making it hard to differentiate these conditions without formal medical evaluation. Here are some factors to help with timely evaluation

7 Unmissable tips to keep children safe from waterborne diseases this monsoon

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7 Unmissable tips to keep children safe from waterborne diseases this monsoon

Monsoon comes along with the added risk of water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, and gastroenteritis, especially among children. It is essential to implement preventive methods to protect them from such diseases

Suffering from acid reflux? Here’s 10 ways to reduce digestive problems naturally

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Suffering from acid reflux? Here’s 10 ways to reduce digestive problems naturally

Acid reflux, heartburn, regurgitation, bloating, a persistent bad taste in the mouth, and even a lump in the throat can be signs of a troubled gut and digestive issues. Lifestyle and diet changes can help you manage these symptoms naturally

Lifestyle diseases are hitting women in their 30s; Here’s why and what to do about it

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Lifestyle diseases are hitting women in their 30s; Here’s why and what to do about it

From poor diets to chronic stress and sedentary jobs, women in their early 30s are increasingly battling lifestyle diseases.

Early warning symptoms of PCOS every woman must watch for

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Early warning symptoms of PCOS every woman must watch for

Early signs of PCOS often go unnoticed until fertility issues arise. Here’s what to watch for and why timely diagnosis can make all the difference.

Coffee addiction? Prevent headaches, anxiety, hypertension with these 7 healthy alternatives

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Coffee addiction? Prevent headaches, anxiety, hypertension with these 7 healthy alternatives

Manage addiction: Overconsumption of coffee leads to caffeine addiction, causing anxiety, headaches, and high blood pressure. Try herbal teas, golden milk, or and other drinks as healthy alternatives to ease caffeine withdrawal.

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