Health Tips

Boost your immunity with grapes

Grapes are a good source of vitamin C. All varieties - red, green and black are packed with nutrients like antioxidants, vitamin K, and potassium, amo...

Is your child asthmatic?

Follow these precautions to prevent asthma attacks. Keep pets away from your child's bedroom, do not smoke at home, keep your house dust-free & bathro...

World Asthma Day

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. It is triggered by allergens that inflame and constrict...

Do almonds help improve memory?

Almonds are abundant in Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and plant sterols, among other beneficial compounds. Vitamin E protects cells from oxid...

How to prevent oral cancer?

Not all cases of the oral cavity (mouth) and oropharyngeal (middle throat) cancer can be prevented, but the risk of developing these cancers can be gr...

Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men

In women, the rate of bone loss increases significantly after menopause, when estrogen production stops and bones no longer benefit from its protectiv...

How to examine your mouth, throat and neck to check for signs of oral cancer?

One of the best ways to routinely detect mouth cancer at home is to examine your tongue, the inside of your cheeks, the floor of your mouth, your lips...

Apples may reduce your cholesterol

Pectin, a natural fibre found in plants, is found in apples too. Eating apples regularly has a cholesterol-lowering effect on your health. The high fi...

How to relieve your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?

Currently, there is no cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms. These lifestyle changes can help you manag...

What are the risk factors of oral cancer?

One of the biggest risk factors for oral cancer is tobacco use. This includes smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, as well as chewing tobacco. Peopl...

Red flags that indicate you must exercise more

How often do you exercise? Do you think it's enough? Experts advise beginning exercise at a young age and combining it with a well-balanced diet and h...

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. These symptoms ca...

Some precautions to avoid mosquito bites

The first step to preventing malaria is to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes. Always use mosquito repellent if stepping outdoors. Using the right ins...

World Malaria Day

Malaria is a serious disease that occurs when a person is bitten by a mosquito infected with certain malaria parasites. These malaria parasites are in...

Symptoms of Meningitis in Children

Meningitis becomes more common in children as they grow older and reach high school and college ages. Symptoms of viral and bacterial meningitis in ch...

What is Antimicrobial Resistance?

Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germ...

Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer (mouth cancer) is the most common form of head and neck cancer. Left untreated, oral cancer can spread throughout your mouth and throat to...

Tips to measure your blood pressure accurately

As blood pressure varies throughout the day, your doctor will rarely diagnose #hypertension based on a single reading. He may also ask you to monitor ...

5 Ways to keep liver disease at bay

You can take steps to prevent some types of liver disease

What is Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Drinking alcohol in large amounts, even just for a few days can cause a build-up of fats in the liver. It is manifested in the form of alcoholic fatty...