With the recent controversy about a certain well-known brand of instant noodles that has now been banned and fined for its unsafe and hazardous products, most of us have quietly chucked our own stock in the trash, even though it pained us to do so. I mean, this instant two-minute meal…
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Stress. Who doesn’t experience it? I certainly do. The last few weeks have been so hectic that I’ve tried hard to stretch my 24- hour day as much as I could. What I mean is, I’ve been sleeping late and waking up early. While I’ve looked after my family as…
Worldwide, one in 3800 new-borns have Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) and in India, the statistics are one in 2640! Congenital Hypothyroidism is twice as common in girls as in boys. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment can often mean a normal life for babies with CH. The screening test is simple and…
It is National Safety Month and we all know that health and safety go together. While there are several aspects to health, I think one area that requires the maximum attention is medication safety. How many times have we visited the doctor for an ailment and come back with a…
We all know that bullying (of any kind) can have a significant short-term effect on the mental health of a child… but it’s increasingly clear that cyberbullying can also have significant long-term consequences on a child if it’s not addressed in a timely manner. Here’s what could happen if you…
I’ve been seeing a lot of references to the DASH diet – rated the #1 diet for four years in a row by the US News and World Report, and on World Hypertension Day, I feel compelled to explore it further and perhaps, even follow it. DASH stands of Dietary…
Have you recently turned down invites to parties only because you struggle to be a part of your friend’s conversation due to the noise around? Do you feel awkward when you don’t get a word in, or feel embarrassed to ask people to repeat whatever they said? If these situations…