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ScienceFad-busters: “Sunscreen” pills are the new trend in the market — but should you be taking them?
- Children: Their bodies may react differently to supplements compared to adults.
- Pregnant and nursing women: There's no safety data available for this population.
- People with allergies to PL: Avoid these pills to prevent allergic reactions.
- People with medical conditions or taking medications: Consult your doctor to ensure there are no inte…
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Dengue in obese children is more likely to result in hospitalisation, study finds
Researchers investigated the relationship between a child's weight and their likelihood of requirin…
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What’s the deal with the "Listerine mouthwash causes cancer" claim?
It is sobering when everyday items we trustingly pick off racks at the supermarket turn out to be a…
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Viagra gets an image make-over as successive studies claim it helps with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
If there’s one thing most of us love, it’s the whole “buy one, get one free” schtick. What if we to…
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If you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the pandemic and the news around it, here are a few ways to calm yourself down
Life was almost back to normal when the pandemic's second wave hit India. It wasn't unexpected, b…
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COVID-19 vaccines and women’s health: Dispelling myths on periods, pregnancy and breastfeeding
But like with everything unknown, there is a fair bit of hesitation in taking the shot, primari…
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Bacteria and virus: Differences you need to know
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, diseases caused by bacteria and viruses have been a popular …
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‘Mindful’ and ‘walking’ meditation can help improve mental health and regain focus
Mental health is often overlooked, compared to other health issues. In fact, lack of mental peace c…
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What is Coronavirus phase three and how should we stop it from spreading?
The pandemic is divided into four stages, depending on the source of spread of the disease. …
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When Headspace founders, Andy Puddicombe and Rich Pierson met yoga guru Ira Trivedi
In a fireside chat, bestselling author and yoga acharya, Ira Trivedi, spoke to Rich Pierson, Co…
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Thee most important functions of a good anesthetic drug
You must be wondering how our ancestors used to carry out surgeries without anesthesia. Well! …
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What is superfoods and truth behind Superfoods
Here are a few facts about superfoods that nobody told you. All in all, a balan…
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Reasons why babies don’t drink water
While adult human beings have 50-55% water in their body, babies have nearly 75% water in their …
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What happens when you sleep in your contact lenses
You might have come across people who tell you with confidence that one can sleep in contacts as t…
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Why Indians Can’t Diet?
It is so because, since times immemorial, Indians are taught to lie by the golden rule ‘eat well…