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COVID-19: Signs & Symptoms You Must Be Aware Of

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Do you suspect you have contracted the coronavirus? What are the symptoms of COVID-19 that you must be aware of? Find out.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: How To Stay Safe?

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The Coronavirus outbreak has now reached more than 50 countries across the world, and with effects on markets as well as travels across the world, this is easily the biggest health scare we have witnessed in recent times. Amidst stringent actions taken by the governments in the affected countries, there are a number of fake […]

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What Are The Common Causes Of Hair Loss In Women?

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By Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Parvathi Padmanabhan “If clothes make the man, then hair makes the woman”.  Today, this should read “ Hair and clothes make the metrosexual man”.  Even now in an image-conscious age, when the masculine icon of the youth footballer David Beckham, can voluntarily surrender his trademark dishevelled blond fringe for a shaven […]

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Novel Coronavirus: WHO Declares Public Health Emergency

With the massive outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus across China and South East Asia, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it a public health emergency. With more than 200 deaths in China alone reported, the spread of Wuhan Coronavirus is far and people returning from China to other countries, are tested positive in some […]

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Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme- Why Is It Important?

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Make sure you administer the pulse polio vaccine for your child today.

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Skin Care Tips: Effective Home Remedies For A Glowing Skin

By Saila Sudha Sometimes, the best of beauty therapies may come, not out of a bottle, but from your kitchen cabinet.  The household items listed below have been doubling up as beautifiers.  Now research confirms that there is a science behind the claims for their therapeutic powers. Curd as a beauty aid Curd is one […]

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Easy Ways To Relieve Stress & Lead A Happy Life

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Stress and anger often go hand-in-hand, and unresolved feelings of anger can be tremendous sources of stress in all aspects of life . A stress-free life is next to impossible and unrealistic too. The goal should be the ideal management of stress and not run away from it. Converting unhealthy stress into healthy stress is […]

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Are Your Children Taking In More Antibiotics Than Necessary?

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Antibiotics work wonders in eliminating infections and curing the person who is sick. But just like any medicine, antibiotics have their drawbacks when consumed more than necessary. In fact, they do more harm than good when taken when not necessary. Are our children silently falling prey to this common mistake? Recent study on antibiotics usage:  […]

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Incisional Hernia- Causes & Complications

A bulge at the operated site, laxity of abdominal muscles, excess of fat in the abdominal wall or generalized distention, all these mean a ‘prominent belly’ for the patient. Incisional Hernia is a very important surgical entity that needs careful individualised assessment and management, says Consultant General Surgeon, Dr.G.Sivakumar, who explains in lucid terms all […]

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Computers & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- What’s The Connection?

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CTS affects workers in many fields. It is common among draftsmen, meat cutters, secretaries, musicians, assembly-line workers, automotive repair workers, and many others. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among computer keyboard users, it is observed. What Causes CTS? Eight bones in the wrist, called carpals form a tunnel-like structure. The median nerve travels from the […]