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14 Dec

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Smriti Irani’s opposition to paid menstrual leave policy for women: ‘Working woman is a myth’

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Actress Kangana Ranaut has come in support of Smriti Irani's 'Menstruation Not Handicap' Remark: Minister of Women and Child Development of India Smriti Irani said on Wednesday that menstruation(biological cycle) should not get a specific law for 'paid leave' for women. The remarks by Minister of Women and Child Development sparked several reactions on social media. On Thursday, actress Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram account and whole heartedly supported the minister's statement. Ranaut added to her IG Story, "Working women are a myth, there has not been a single non-working woman in the history of mankind. From farming to…

09 Dec

What is the health benefit of eating coconut?

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Today in India many people like eating coconut but do you know there are many health benefits of eating it. Actually India is blessed with the climate as it is very suitable for growing coconut and almost everywhere coconut is readily available. Although eating coconut is good for health but we will not suggest eating it in huge quantity as eating measurable amount will definitely improve your health. The first benefit is it improves your heart health and after this it is very good for weight management. Today people are very much concerned about their weight and for this they…

14 Nov

What are the health benefits of eating Papaya?

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Papaya which is a tropical fruit abundant in nutrients and enzymes is actually very good for health and gives lots of benefits to the health. Especially for weight management, it is very helpful due to its low calorie content and high fiber and people should add it to their diet so that they get all benefits. Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as beta-carotene, and eating Papaya is very good for the heart as it prevents the heart from different diseases. Actually, Papaya can be eaten before it ripe or…

10 Nov

USFDA approves first vaccine to prevent disease caused by chikungunya virus

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed the approval of the world's first chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq. Only the individuals of 18 years or above who are at increased risk of exposure to mosquito-borne virus will be vaccinated. Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus CHIKV that is spread on by infected mosquitoes. The disease is more common in tropical and subtropical climates and the region where it has higher impact is Africa, Asia and the Americas. The approval of vaccine in the United States is likely to boost the speed of the vaccine's rollout in the…

31 Oct

Important benefits of consuming green tea every day

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Green tea is said to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet as it could have many potential health benefits. Today people are very much concerned about their health in this busy and hectic life but actually, they can improve their health by having simple habits like drinking green tea every day. Consuming green tea regularly has lots of benefits as it can help you to fight against cancer also. The first benefit of consuming green tea is it maintains your body weight and helps you fight against obesity as it helps to burn fat. Green tea contains…

21 Oct

Consuming jaggery can benefit your health

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Actually jaggery is a traditional sweet made naturally which is consumed in different places like India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa and South America. Jaggery can be made in different ways like by sugarcane or palm. Apart from its good taste it is also very good for health. People should consume it as it can benefit there health in different ways. Jaggery is rich in antioxidants and it boosts digestive health. It is also good for liver as it detoxifies the liver. Actually jaggery can help you to give energy making you very active. Jaggery is a rich source…

14 Oct

H for Handwashing Games: Lifebuoy Reimagines Iconic Board Games to Promote Hygiene Through Play

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Lifebuoy has joined hands with Imagimake , one of India's leading toy design companies, to introduce the ' H for Handwashing Games ', in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day on October 15, 2023. These innovative games provide engaging and interactive solutions to guide children to practice proper hand hygiene regularly by highlighting various instances where children should wash hands with soap. The 'H for Handwashing' movement which started back in the year 2020 has impacted over 12 million children from more than 30,000 schools across 25 countries, promoting handwashing with soap as a fundamental practice for better health.

20 Sep

Nipah virus under control in Kerala, but threat…’: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsHealth, IndiaHealth, INDIA

With the Nipah situation under control, the District Disaster Management Department has announced a relaxation of containment zones in nine panchayats of Kozhikode district in Kerala. Shops and establishments in this containment zone can now operate till 8 p.m. as per Nipah protocol. In this containment zone, all banks will be able to operate till 2 p.m. But masks and sanitizers must be used, social distancing must be followed and gatherings must be strictly controlled. Other restrictions will continue until further notice. The Kozhikode District Collector said that those on the contact list and under observation should follow strict restrictions…

15 Sep

New Chickenpox virus variant detected in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsHealth, IndiaHealth, INDIA

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has detected the presence of the clade 9 variant of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox, for the first time in India. A clade is a distinct subspecies or group that derives from a common ancestor. A scientist at NIV and an author of the study said Clade 9 is the predominant VZV strain in countries such as Germany, the UK and the US. However, this study marks the first documentation of VZV Clade 9 circulating in India. The varicella-zoster virus can lead to chickenpox, primarily in children and adolescents, and in adults. It…

12 Sep

Nipah alert: Health Department reports 2 ‘unnatural’ deaths in Kerala

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsHealth, IndiaHealth, INDIA

The Kerala Health Department on Monday issued a health alert in Kozhikode district after two deaths were suspected to be due to Nipah virus infection, which it described as "unnatural".As reported by PTI, the state's health minister, Veena George, conducted a high-level meeting to assess the situation, as the health department said in a statement on Monday night. It said two "unnatural" deaths following fever were reported from a private hospital and suspected to be due to the Nipah virus. Additionally, it has been learned that a relative of one of the deceased has also been admitted to the Intensive…