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Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. It often includes the pelvic tissue and can envelop the ovaries and fallopian tubes as well. The latest celebrity to shed some light on the condition is actor Shamita Shetty, who recently underwent surgery for endometriosis. She took to social media […]

Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. It often includes the pelvic tissue and can envelop the ovaries and fallopian tubes as well. The latest celebrity to shed some light on the condition is actor Shamita Shetty, who recently underwent surgery for endometriosis. She took to social media

Are you a tea or a coffee lover, and does your day always start with brewing a cup of your favourite beverage? While tea and coffee may offer a good kickstart to our day, many people also like to enjoy a cuppa before or after their meals. Now that might not be such a great

Salt is an important ingredient that can make add taste to a dish. But if you have a habit of sprinkling salt over salad, fruits or other foods, it’s time you reconsider. High salt intake is not only associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension, but it may affect your gut too. It may

It’s time to cut down sugary drinks, chips, cookies, or even ready-to-eat food from your pantry. A new study reveals that frizzy drinks, packaged snacks and ultra-processed foods can shorten your life span, and must be avoided at any cost. The study has found a link between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with a high

Over 56 percent of India’s total disease burden is owing to unhealthy diets, according to estimates cited by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). However, eating healthy diets and ensuring adequate physical activity can reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease and hypertension cases, as well as prevent around 80 percent of type 2

Around 15 tonnes of adulterated Indian masala or spices were seized in Indian capital New Delhi recently. Rotten leaves and rice, acids, spoiled millets, wood dust, and chilli heads were reportedly used to make “fake masala”. This put the spotlight on the safety of the food we consume. Adding impurities or substances of poor quality

Covid-19 or coronavirus wreaked havoc globally in December 2019, and it continues to circulate. While people have become more aware and the virus is not as virulent as it was in its initial days, the ongoing circulation of the virus remains a formidable challenge. The emergence of FLiRT, an interesting name given to a group

Summer time means long sunny days, and the scorching heat wearing you down. Doesn’t sound great, does it? But that’s what happens and you could be at risk of getting a heat headache as well. Headaches are common occurrences, but they become more frequent during the summer season. Dehydration, heat exhaustion, underlying pollutants, and several

In a big reveal related to Covid-19 vaccination, British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company AstraZeneca has for the first time acknowledged that Covishield, its Covid vaccine, may lead to a rare side effect called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). This condition may cause blood clots coupled with low platelet counts. The admission was made via