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Should you breastfeed or give formula to your premature baby? Here’s what WHO recommends

Loknath Das
Should you breastfeed or give formula to your premature baby? Here’s what WHO recommends

Babies, even those who are premature, underweight or sickly, should be exclusively breastfed, from the maternity ward and ideally for two years, UN agencies said on Wednesday. Hospitals and health facilities must support mothers in breastfeeding right after delivery and not promote use of infant formula unless there is a medical reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. “This initiative is really about the first few days of life, it’s about what happens in our birthing facilities. ..It is a critical juncture to make sure…

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Here’s how depression can impact people suffering from heart diseases

Loknath Das
Here’s how depression can impact people suffering from heart diseases

Depression negatively impacts patients with cardiovascular disease, finds a study. About one-fifth of cardiovascular disease patients suffer from depression. “While we don’t know which comes first–depression or cardiovascular disease–the consensus is that depression is a risk marker for cardiovascular disease, meaning if you have cardiovascular disease, there is a higher likelihood that you could also have depression, when compared with the risk in the general population,” said lead author Victor Okunrintemi from Baptist Health South Florida in Coral Gables, Florida. In one study, Okunrintemi and colleagues evaluated patient experience, health…

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Here’s how Turmeric can help you lose weight!

Loknath Das
Here’s how Turmeric can help you lose weight!

A compulsory spice in most North Indian kitchens,turmeric is a staple in every Indian household. It is used since ancient times due to the medicinal properties it has. The primary antioxidant present in turmeric is curcumin. Turmeric is said to help one deal with stomach issues, metabolic disorders, obesity and many more problems. Though having huge quantities of turmeric is surely not a way to lose weight, but turmeric is said to reduce the inflammation associated with obesity. Thus, it can give your weight loss plan a boost. Read on to know how turmeric…

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Stress can ruin your beauty in the most shocking way: Here’s how to fight back

Loknath Das
Stress can ruin your beauty in the most shocking way: Here’s how to fight back

There are a few things that adversely affect your looks like stress. From premature wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone and puffy eyes to dark circles, stress can lead to or aggravate a large number of beauty problems. “Living under constant stress is like leaving a soft rubber pipe under the sun to dry. Two of the most common skin problems that I see very young people struggling with these days is premature ageing and uneven skin tone. This is often a direct outcome of not being able to manage stress”,…

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Is It Safe To Have Banana During Night? Here’s The Answer

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Is It Safe To Have Banana During Night? Here’s The Answer

One of the most nutritious fruits known to humans, bananas are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that a bunch of fruits together cannot compete with. They are rich in potassium, which are crucial in maintaining blood pressure levels in our body. Bananas are also natural antacids that make them an excellent remedy for soothing an upset stomach. Moreover, having banana can eliminate the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers, further ease heartburns. The high fibre content of bananas helps bowel regularity and ease constipation. They are extremely good for drooping energy levels, too. Bananas contain…

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Dear senior citizens, here’s why you should have a personal physician

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Dear senior citizens, here’s why you should have a personal physician

When it comes to health care quality of older adults, “personal physicians” play an important role, according to a recent study. The Wolters Kluwer research found that about five percent of older adults on Medicare don’t have a “personal physician,” and this group scores lower on measures of health care quality. “Beneficiaries without personal physician report worse care experiences, rating their overall quality of care substantially lower than those with a personal physician,” according to the new research by Marc N. Elliott and colleagues. They believe that encouraging Medicare recipients…

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Moms-to-be, here’s why you should avoid drinking from plastic bottles

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Moms-to-be, here’s why you should avoid drinking from plastic bottles

Pregnant women who drink from plastic bottles may be harming their children’s brain development, according to a recent study. The research in mice provides an explanation for how exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated “safe” human exposure level, can lead to altered brain development and behaviour later in life. A previous study showed that pregnant women drinking from plastic bottles may have obese children. BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper…

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Here’s how you can get a good night’s rest during pregnancy

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Here’s how you can get a good night’s rest during pregnancy

From glowing with the excitement of a life growing inside to the amount of pampering experienced by expectant mothers, the duration of pregnancy is often said to be one of the most exhilarating experiences a woman can have. However, apart from receiving the care showered by others, expectant mothers should be careful about getting perfect sleep too. Sleep is a significant aspect that plays a crucial role in the health of the mother and baby. Ankit Garg, co-founder and CEO of Wakefit.co and Devrath Vijay, founder of the functional training…

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AI Is Fast Disrupting The Travel Industry. Here’s How.

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AI Is Fast Disrupting The Travel Industry. Here’s How.

Be it cutting edge innovations in healthcare or improving predictive analysis across different businesses, AI and machine learning have become the catalysts driving transformation across industries. Travel industry has followed the suit and is not much far behind when it comes to the adoption of these emerging technologies. From recommendation, to forecasting, to personalised assistance, AI has seen varied applications in travel industry and its ancillaries. The travel brands are extensively using AI technologies like ML and NLP to boost customer experience.  These companies are mining the customer data and…

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This Study Reveals Why Kidney Stones Cases Are On The Rise; Here’s How You Can Naturally Remove Them

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This Study Reveals Why Kidney Stones Cases Are On The Rise; Here’s How You Can Naturally Remove Them

According to a study conducted by Mayo Clinic, kidney stones cases are on the rise, especially among women. The study claims that unhealthy diet may be a leading contributing factor. Kidney stones occur when tough masses form in the kidney and painfully try to exit the body through the urinary tract. Some of the kidney stones symptoms may include blood in the urine, back pain, abdominal pain, groin pain, pain in the genitals, burning sensation in the urine, vomiting and feeling nauseated. Between the years 1984 to 2012, researchers found…

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