Category: Health

  • Should diabetics reuse insulin syringes?

    Should diabetics reuse insulin syringes?

    [ad_1] Many people with diabetes use insulin syringes (often multiple times a day) to administer the insulin dose prescribed by their treating doctor. While in type 1 diabetes, the body can’t make its own insulin to regulate blood sugar levels, in type 2 diabetes, the body can’t use insulin efficiently or make enough of it,…

  • Dona Ganguly diagnosed with chikungunya; know all about the viral disease

    Dona Ganguly diagnosed with chikungunya; know all about the viral disease

    [ad_1] Dona Ganguly, the wife of former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after being diagnosed with chikungunya. “Dona Ganguly has been diagnosed to be suffering from chikungunya. She remains haemodynamically stable and afebrile, and is on maintenance IV fluids,” Dr Rupali Basu, MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospital said in a…

  • These three things can cause bloating, find out what they are

    These three things can cause bloating, find out what they are

    [ad_1] Do you frequently find your belly feeling full, tight, and stretched? This uncomfortable feeling in the stomach is usually bloating and can occur due to a variety of reasons. If you are struggling with the same, it’s crucial to find out what may be causing bloating in your stomach. As such, Ayurveda and gut…

  • Here’s why parwal will be an ‘incredible addition’ to your diet

    Here’s why parwal will be an ‘incredible addition’ to your diet

    [ad_1] Parwal, also called green potato or pointed gourd, is a perennial vegetable that comes loaded with numerous health benefits and can do wonders for the body. This is why nutritionist Lovneet Batra believes that this “highly nutritious vegetable” will be an “incredible addition to your diet.” Agreeing, Dr Rachna Agarwal, a nutrition expert, said…

  • What should you start your day with?

    What should you start your day with?

    [ad_1] Most people like to kickstart their day with a cup of piping hot tea or coffee — a habit that has, over the years, become more of a ritual. But, according to experts, this habit could be doing more harm than good to your body. In an earlier interview with indianexpress.com, Dr Rohini Patil…

  • Why you shouldn’t ignore persistent anaemia or low hemoglobin

    Why you shouldn’t ignore persistent anaemia or low hemoglobin

    [ad_1] Anaemia or low haemoglobin (Hb) is a common blood disorder that can affect people across all age groups. Haemoglobin is a protein in our red blood cells (RBC) that acts as a transport vehicle for oxygen to all tissues of our body. These RBC and other blood cells are produced in a spongy structure…

  • Try these natural remedies to cure constipation, piles, and hard stools

    Try these natural remedies to cure constipation, piles, and hard stools

    [ad_1] Compromised gut health can result in some common conditions such as piles, and hard stools, among others. According to Ayurveda, these issues are mainly caused due to an imbalance (aggravation) of vata dosha. If you, too, are suffering from these digestive issues, here are some possible reasons, according to Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar.…

  • Can lack of sleep compromise heart health, and vice versa?

    Can lack of sleep compromise heart health, and vice versa?

    [ad_1] Sleep is an integral part of our lives; it helps our body recover and rejuvenate after a long tiring day. However, inadequate sleep is becoming a serious health concern in modern times, resulting in stress, fatigue, loss of concentration, and even severe complications such as diabetes and hypertension, among others. During the Covid-19 pandemic,…

  • This is Mira Kapoor’s ‘favourite snack’; know why you should have it too

    This is Mira Kapoor’s ‘favourite snack’; know why you should have it too

    [ad_1] Mira Kapoor loves giving her fans and followers a peek into her everyday life, and as such, often shares glimpses of her workouts, experiments with fashion, skin and hair care routine, obsession with nails, and even her diet plan. In a similar vein, the mother-of-two recently took to Instagram Stories to post a picture…

  • Does daily dose of insulin increase risk of cancer in patients with type 1 diabetes?

    Does daily dose of insulin increase risk of cancer in patients with type 1 diabetes?

    [ad_1] Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen, produces very little or no insulin. Due to this, patients with type 1 diabetes require daily doses of insulin — which can be administered under the skin, either as a shot or with an insulin…