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Benefits of blood donation: Side Effects, Advantages, and More
Introduction Every two seconds, someone in the world needs blood. A road accident victim, a mother in labour, a child with leukaemia — for them, donated blood isn’t just helpful. It’s life-saving. As of 2024, India needs around 15 million units of blood annually, but only about 12 million units are collected, leaving a shortfall…
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Healthy Indian Diet for Gestational Diabetes: What to Eat for a Safe and Nourished Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey — a time when a woman’s body nurtures new life with remarkable care. But alongside the joy comes the responsibility of monitoring health closely, especially when conditions like gestational diabetes enter the picture. Any health condition during pregnancy can ring alarm bells for the parents-to-be and their near…
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Eight Reasons to Make Women Health a Priority on International Day of Action
When I see girls in their 20s, I feel happy for them, but I also worry about their health. I’m not concerned because they are growing and achieving their goals. But because they often ignore their health. Starting today, taking care of our bodies is essential for a longer and happier life. When I was…
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Heat Waves: Causes, Effects & How They Impact Health
Introduction Heat waves are extreme weather events characterized by prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures. As global temperatures continue to rise, heat waves have become more frequent and intense, posing serious risks to human health and the environment. Understanding the causes of heat waves and their impact can help individuals take necessary precautions to stay…
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7 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Sleep
Do you often find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep through the night, or wake up feeling unrested despite getting a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Many people experience occasional sleep disturbances, which can affect how refreshed they feel in the morning. Sleep is a natural process governed by the body’s internal clock,…
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The Key Difference Between Piles and Fissures
If you’re looking for information on piles and fissures, you’ve come to the right place. Piles (haemorrhoids) and anal fissures are two common conditions affecting the anal region. They are often confused due to their overlapping symptoms—pain, discomfort, and bleeding during bowel movements. However, they differ significantly in terms of their underlying causes, clinical presentation,…
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Numbness in Legs and Feet: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments
Tingling or numbness in your legs? This strange sensation might seem harmless at first, but recurring numbness can sometimes signal deeper health issues. From poor posture to chronic conditions like diabetes and nerve damage, the causes of numbness in the legs and feet are wide-ranging. Knowing what’s behind the symptom is the first step toward…
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Role of Diet in Skin Inflammation
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Clinical nutrition and skin health, together when linked, will have beneficial & therapeutic outcomes. Recent studies have shown the positive effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on skin conditions like psoriasis, acne vulgaris, and atopic dermatitis. Recently, the emergence of the gut-skin axis concept has indicated the role of nutrition as a significant contributing…
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Heartburn Home Remedies
You’ve just finished a meal, and instead of feeling satisfied, there’s a burning discomfort rising up in your chest. Maybe it’s accompanied by a sour taste in your mouth, a bit of bloating, or the urge to clear your throat constantly. Lying down makes it worse. So does bending over. If this sounds familiar, you’re…
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The Role Of Diet And Nutrition In Managing IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Another characteristic and defining feature of IBS as per Rome iv criteria is recurrent abdominal pain more than four times per month for two months associated with defecation, change in stool frequency, and change in stool colour. The IBS Diet plays a vital role in irritable bowel syndrome. Research Studies have shown a change in…
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