Nutrition & Diet
Vitamin D Deficiency in Winter: Signs, Tests and Sun for Indians
Studies find most Indians are low on vitamin D, and winter makes it worse. Here's how much midday sun helps,…
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Nutrition & Diet
Supplement Interactions: Which Vitamins and Herbs Don’t Mix
Some supplements block medicines, some weaken them and some add to their effects. Here are the risky pairs, when spacing…
Nutrition & Diet
Calcium and Your Heart: Food vs Supplements, What Studies Show
Calcium from food isn't linked to heart attacks, but the evidence on calcium supplements is mixed. Here's how much you…
Conditions A–Z
Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism): Symptoms, Tests, Treatment
An underactive thyroid is diagnosed with a TSH and free T4 blood test and treated with a daily levothyroxine tablet.…
Nutrition & Diet
Get the Protein You Need at Every Age: Nutrition by Age
Nutrition by age can be tricky when you’re considering what to eat at every age — and that’s if you…
Nutrition & Diet
Jamun (Indian Blackberry): Nutrition, Benefits and Diabetes Facts
Jamun is a low-calorie seasonal fruit that people with diabetes can enjoy in sensible portions. Seed powder may lower fasting…
Infections & Immunity
Tuberculosis (TB): Symptoms, Tests and Treatment in India
TB is curable with daily medicines taken for the full course, and testing and treatment are free at government centres…
Nutrition & Diet
Healthy Eating for Indians: What the ICMR-NIN Guidelines Advise
The 2024 ICMR-NIN guidelines ask most Indians to eat fewer cereals, more dal, vegetables, fruit and nuts, and to cap…
Mental Health
Fighting Through Withdrawal Symptoms
Perhaps the least-discussed topic in addiction recovery is the process of handling withdrawal. As a person's body begins to adapt…
Infections & Immunity
How to Prevent TB: BCG, Preventive Treatment, Nutrition and More
TB is prevented with BCG, preventive treatment for household contacts, fresh air, good nutrition and early testing for high-risk people.…