Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing hard. It can turn fatal if not properly treated. Smoking and exposure to air pollution are considered as some of the main causes of COPD. Some

After the lockdown was declared across the country, doctors have seen a sudden surge in patients facing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The reason being the closing of liquor shops. In certain parts of the country, there has been a sudden increase in

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 27892 with 6185 recovered cases and 872 deaths. Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial to slow down the spread of the infection. COVID-19 spread at a

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

COVID-19 is currently the biggest, health and economic threat to the world. Researchers and scientists across the world are constantly making efforts to find its treatment and develop a vaccine to combat it. The biggest challenge in developing the vaccine

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a

As of today, there are 29435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India with 6869 recovered cases and 934 deaths. COVID-19 tends to become severe in patients who are old or have some pre-existing medical conditions. They are at higher risk of

As of today, there are 3,230,433 coronavirus cases with 228,394 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,007,136 have recovered. As the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, extensive researches and surveys have been exploring who is at greatest risk

Jaggery is a natural sweetener, that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its role in replacing sugar. A combination of health and taste, jaggery has been used in Indian cuisine since ages. Often referred to as

When you age, the taste buds on your tongue start to lose its utility - one of the main reasons why older adults tend to get fussy about the food they eat. After the age of 65, the immune system in

We all need nutrition for increasing body growth, promoting good health and providing energy. Athletes of all skills and ages need nutrition too to enhance athletic performance, recover from an injury faster and lower the risk of diseases. They need optimal

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the livelihood of many people worldwide. A study published on 3 April in a journal named JAMA Psychiatry says that in addition to the COVID-19 deaths due to infection or illness, people are also dying of suicides

The styrene gas that got leaked from LG Polymers in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning has affected over 5,000 people and the death toll mounts to 10. LG Polymers, a chemical plant manufactures polystyrene, high impact polystyrene and coloured polystyrene.

Walking pneumonia (WP) is the infection of the lungs or say, a milder form of pneumonia that affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is also known as 'atypical pneumonia' as the bacteria behind the condition is an atypical bacteria

Almost everyone is familiar with the beautiful, large and colourful flowers of the hibiscus plant. The hibiscus flowers not only create a natural beauty in your garden, but they also have medicinal uses. You can make teas and liquid extracts from

Oral sex, also known as oral intercourse is a common form of sexual activity, which involves using the mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner's genitals or anus. Both heterosexual and homosexual couples can perform oral sex on their partner

Viral hepatitis is the name given to a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. There are different types of hepatitis viruses that infect the liver out of which hepatitis A, B and C are the most common.

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 59662, with 17847 recovered cases and 1981 deaths. The concerns related to COVID-19 pandemic is increasing day by day. The WHO and CDC along with many healthcare institutions

Consumption of fruits has always been encouraged as a part of a healthy diet. Be it as a nutritional accompaniment for a toddler who has just taken to solid food or that of an octogenarian who is no longer allowed to

If you feel that cleaning your stove or your counter-tops, or even removing that stubborn grease off your kitchen when it simply doesn't go away, is more difficult than it might appear, we are here to help. And if you've invested

Irrespective of the culture that you have been brought up in, the food that you eat is said to play a major role in your overall health and well-being. While no one can deny that the food you eat affects your

Air pollution has detrimental effects on our body. Sometimes air pollution occurs inside our house and it is very risky compared to the air pollution outside. This is due to the fact that we spent a considerable amount of time in

The most awaited festival, Diwali, is around the corner. It is a five-day-long festival that is celebrated with much grandeur every year. During Diwali, homes, shops, temples etc. are decorated with colourful lights. Diyas, candles and battery-powered lights are the most

Credit Suisse has maintained its outperform call on the stock with target at Rs 2,400 per share.

The stock movement shows strong momentum with price above short, medium and long term moving averages.

Vista’s investment is at 12.5 percent premium over the Facebook deal announced in April.

The most active stocks in terms of volumes included Vodafone Idea, Laurus Labs, RBL Bank, State Bank of India, YES Bank, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries among others.

Cyient#39;s revenue stood at $149.2 million, down 3.9/9.7 percent QoQ/YoY against HDFC Securities#39; estimates of $153 million, while constant currency revenue degrowth was 3.7 percent QoQ.

Believe it or not, commitment phobia is a real problem and there are many people who have this phobia. Those who don't know, commitment phobia is the fear of giving your commitment to a person, your partner or to your work.

There are a lot of exciting things that couples do. Be it going on a date or trek, camping or hitchhiking. But, keeping a track of finances is certainly not one of them. Believe it or not, money can cause trouble

Not all men are good at expressing their emotions when it comes to relationships. Thanks to the upbringing they receive that teaches them to be tough and avoid being emotional. But it is not that they do not have emotions for

Let's get one thing straight, having a strong and healthy relationship is not an easy cakewalk. Couples need to put an equal amount of effort into the relationship. Therefore, they do various things to ensure their relationship is going smooth. There

Compatibility is one of the pillars of a strong relationship. It ensures if you and your partner are able to exist together despite your personal flaws and conflicts raising their heads in the relationship. When you are compatible with your partner,

You may find it normal to see your boyfriend and female friends have a friendly bond. In fact, you may feel happy to see that they are on good terms. There can be people who may develop a crush

Are you looking forward to marrying the person you have been in a relationship with? If yes, then congratulations on making such a strong decision! Marrying the love of your life is probably one of the best things. While you

Though marriage is a beautiful bond and integrates two individuals, no men would like to argue with their wife. As a man, you may feel irritated and annoyed after listening to your wife's rant. You may not understand why your sweet

Believe it or not, there are some people who are extremely short-tempered. They will get angry in a minute and will then calm down in just a few minutes. At times, they may seem to be quite good at understanding things,

Sometimes you may not be able to distinguish whether a person is flirting with you or is just being a bit friendly. You may find yourself in some extremely awkward situation if you are unable to apprehend if someone is flirting

India ranks second in child obesity. With a whopping number of 14.4 million children affected, the current numbers report rapid hikes. Although the number is lesser than that of obese adults, childhood obesity has grown at a faster rate than adult

Guava is among the most common fruits enriched with numerous minerals and vitamins. People of all age groups love to gorge on this unique flavoured fruit during its season. However, there's always a doubt whether feeding guava is good for babies

Hair loss is a very common problem among adults who are above 50. But did you know that hair loss is common among children too? Yes, hair loss in children aged 12 years and younger are most often caused due to

Itchy nipples can be quite an irritating problem. Not to forget the embarrassment that itchy nipples can lead to as well if you are not alone and with company. There are many different reasons why your nipples might itch. While

Itchy nipples can be caused by different reasons. While pregnancy is one of the most common reasons for itchy nipples, in certain rare cases, itchiness of the nipples can also be a symptom of Paget's disease of the breast requiring immediate

The immune system in our body is responsible for protecting us from diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins. A well-functioning immune system help removes foreign bodies and malignant cells from the system and helps regulate the immune responses against external

World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May. World Asthma Day 2020 falls on 5 May. The annual observance is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), with the aim of raising awareness, care and

According to a recent report, around 100 children in six European countries and at least 25 children in New York City, have been hospitalized with symptoms that seemed similar to that of an inflammatory disease called Kawasaki disease [1].

Claims payable could be higher, settlement process smoother for policyholders

The NHA, which implements the national health insurance scheme, said this will strengthen the country#39;s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Having an emergency corpus and a health cover is critical

Consumers can reach out to their preferred retailers via Tecno#39;s website and enter their PIN code details. The microsite with a store locator will assist in mapping the retailer and the contact details, and the device will be delivered to their doorsteps by their nearest retailer, the company added.