health trends

Study advocating regulated egg consumption has Twitter miffed

The study outlined the fact that the intake of an additional 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day can increase the risk of incident cardiovascular diseases.

Workplace foods a source of unhealthy calories: Survey

A survey of what working adults ate in a week found that one in four people got food at work one or more times, and that it was generally high in empty calories, salt, fat and sugar

Beware: You may be sipping lead, cadmium with your morning coffee

Researchers from Assam University have found a high concentration of lead and cadmium in water that leached from both old and new glazed, colourful ceramic cups heated in the microwave

Endeavour of govt is to provide affordable quality healthcare for all: Sadananda Gowda

The minister said to boost the sector, the Cabinet has already given approval for 100 percent FDI under automatic route for manufacturing of medical devices.

On first day of 2019 around 395,000 babies born worldwide, most in India: UNICEF

The first babies were born in Fiji in the Pacific, and the US will most likely deliver its last.

It's marathon season: 7 things to carry with you for that perfect race

This is the race kit that you should carry with you for your marathon.

NACO signed MoU with 16 key ministries to augment AIDS response: MoS Health

MoS Health Anupriya Patel said the HIV/AIDS programme had focused on more than one million people from high-risk groups and kept the infection in control through comprehensive and intense targeted interventions services.

98 million Indians may contract diabetes by 2030: Lancet study

The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, found that the amount of insulin needed to effectively treat type 2 diabetes will rise by more than 20 per cent worldwide over the next 12 years.

Podcast | Digging Deeper: The Johnson & Johnson hip implant saga

On Digging Deeper with Moneycontrol today, we will also ask whether international brands treat patients from certain countries or nationalities with less consideration

Diwali effect: Authorities notify air quality to remain 'severe' for next two days in Delhi

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline.

Ayushman Bharat: Govt to bring private players on board in district hospitals

These private players will get paid fees on per-procedure or package-of-services basis, as determined through bidding at the time of their selection

World Bank launches 'human capital' rankings based on health, education

Countries in Africa with high childhood stunting rates and low access to formal education fared worst, while wealthier nations with strong educational systems fared best.

Made in India coronary stents as good as foreign ones: Study

6 super seeds you should be eating for more power in your work day

If you are among those who spit out seeds after eating the fruit or vegetable, you might be losing out on essential nutrients. Here are five highly beneficial seeds you should be eating every day.

5 workouts that can help men reduce beer belly

After 40, a sluggish metabolism combined with hormonal changes affect the rate of weight gain and where the body stores fat.

How to create the perfect home gym

Have you grown tired of signing up for gym memberships and never turn up? It may the right time to consider creating your own personal gym at home.

Air pollution can 'significantly' reduce intelligence: Study

The damage was far more significant in older people, as the study found that people aged 64 and above could suffer serious consequences when exposed to unsafe air.

Follow these 5 tips to keep your eyes healthy

Switch off your gadgets 30 minutes before you sleep for healthy eyes.

Here’s a natural diet that can help reverse diabetes

With around 72 million cases of diabetes recorded in 2017 and if you’re one of them, then this diet plan can help you reverse diabetes naturally.

Decoding the ketogenic diet

Ketogenic diets are high in fat with moderate protein and very low carb intake. Let’s have a look through this diet and explore what you should ideally eat.

Already in your 40s? Here’s what you should do to stay fit

Excessive workout, running without training and crash diets for short durations can hamper health as they are short cuts to lose weight and there is no long term plan.

4 fad diets that can be harmful for you

Health experts suggest that fad diets can be harmful as they deprive the body of balanced nutrition that can lead to stress, headache, sleeplessness and lack of concentration.

Smart ways to lose baby weight

While pregnancy gives you the best gift, it gives you some additional weight. Here are some tips that will help you lose the post pregnancy weight without affecting your health.

Pregnancy diet and nutrition

What a pregnant woman eats and drinks during her pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment. Here is a list of foods to eat through the day to ensure you’re receiving adequate nutrition for your baby’s health.

India most 'willing' country to donate organs, but this isn't helping the organ donation rate

Despite being the most "willing", deceased donor donation rate in India is around 0.34 per million, which is abysmally low compared to other developed countries like the US.