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Relax your eyes by sitting in proper lighting conditions and on a chair comfortable

The digital dilemma

Protect yourself from the harmful effects of digital gadgets and gizmos. Here's professional advice.

13 Feb 2017 12:56 AM IST

Male and female condoms are the best way to reduce the risk of getting the virus.

Keeping the cervix cancer-free

As cervical cancer numbers go up in the country, surgical oncologist Dr Nagendra Parvataneni gives us the inside story...

1 Feb 2017 2:31 AM IST

One of the advantages of the new Indian Food Composition Table 2017 is that it will help nutritionists, public health managers and doctors to address this issue, as the quantities can be scientifically evaluated.

Less nutritious food may cause stunting

NIN comes up with book on nutrition of Indian foods.

28 Jan 2017 1:43 AM IST

The earlier IFCT table evaluated the food in just one form, while the new table evaluates varieties and types of the food.

Rice too is protein-rich, says new index

The nutrient values of rice are evaluated in various types in which it is eaten.

27 Jan 2017 2:27 AM IST

Vitamin D2 content in plant foods has been quantified as it gives an insight into helpful sources.

Book lists best foods supplying Vitamin D

Best of Indian food decoded in chart.

27 Jan 2017 1:45 AM IST

Shocked that an eye operation could cause death, the family has complained to the Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust. (Representational image)

Spine operation is neurosurgeon's job: Hyderabad doctors

However, there are also team efforts like orthopedic and neurosurgeons coming together for complex surgeries.

26 Jan 2017 12:48 AM IST

Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy is the autoimmune disorder called the Graves disease. In autoimmune disorders, the body makes an antibody called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin that causes the thyroid to make too much thyroid hormone.

High on hormones

The thyroid diseases are relatively common in pregnancy and equally important to be treated.

25 Jan 2017 12:04 AM IST

It was found that over 270 people are hospitalised each day because of asthma (Photo: AFP)

30 per cent asthmatics likely mis-tested; Poor testing, mis-diagnosis...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, making it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs.

21 Jan 2017 1:48 AM IST

Kidney stones must not be ignored or left untreated.

Stones of horror

Kidney stones can be gruesome and extremely painful. Keep a check on your diet and lifestyle say experts.

20 Jan 2017 12:45 AM IST

A real pain in the neck!

A real pain in the neck!

Cold weather aggravates all kinds of ailments, including degenerative bone diseases.

17 Jan 2017 12:10 AM IST

Exposure to 2 mcg (micrograms) per cubic metre of fine-particulate matter has been associated with a 0.32 per cent reduction of brain volume.

Pollution, traffic are damaging the brain

Those living next to major roads at risk of dementia.

13 Jan 2017 2:15 AM IST

At-risk locations include Narayanguda, S.R. Nagar, Saidabad, Malakpet, Lalapet, Bolakpur, Santoshnagar, the Chanchalguda slums and L.B. Nagar. (Representational image)

Hyderabad: Unsafe water supply putting children at risk

Water samples show there are at least 15 sites where bacteriological contamination is at a constant high.

12 Jan 2017 12:56 AM IST