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Diwali Sweets and Diabetes: A Practical Portion Guide
You can have a Diwali sweet with diabetes if you count it as part of a meal's carbs and keep to one piece. Here's how much carbohydrate common mithai carry,…
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Pick a true HEPA purifier with a smoke CADR of at least two-thirds of your room's area in square feet,…
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A certified N95 or FFP2 mask that seals well filters most fine smog particles; surgical and cloth masks don't. Here's…
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AQI Above 300: How to Protect Your Lungs at Home
When the AQI crosses 300, keep outdoor air out while readings are high, stop adding smoke and dust indoors, and…
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Small trials, mostly from India, suggest papaya leaf extract may raise platelets a little faster in dengue, but the evidence…
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Typhoid or Dengue? How to Tell These Fevers Apart
Dengue usually starts suddenly and lasts 2 to 7 days, while typhoid builds slowly and drags on. Here's how to…
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Festive Sweets and Children’s Teeth: How to Prevent Cavities
How often teeth meet sugar matters more than how much. Here's how to handle festive sweets, sticky treats and drinks,…
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