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Should You Avoid Eggs In Summer? No, But Follow These Precautions
Many traditional beliefs suggest eggs increase core body temperature. While protein-dense foods like eggs have a slightly higher thermic effect, this will not raise your core temperature or cause heatstrokes.
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Cooler Vs AC: Which One Is Better For Health During Indian Heatwaves?
One of the biggest advantages of coolers is that they are less likely to cause excessive dryness of the throat, skin, or eyes. People who experience irritation or allergies due to prolonged AC exposure often find coolers more comfortable.
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Extreme Heat At Night May Be Drying Out Your Nose And Throat, Warns Doctor
Doctors warn that rising nighttime temperatures, dehydration, and prolonged AC or fan exposure may be increasing dry throat, blocked nose, and sleep-related ENT issues during Indian heatwaves.
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This 1950s Mistake Still Makes Millions Of Japanese People Sick
A post-war forestry policy introduced in 1950s Japan is now being blamed for the country's widespread hay fever crisis.
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Cross-Contamination In Kitchen: Why It Happens, Why It's Dangerous, And How To Prevent It
Cross-contamination happens when harmful bacteria, viruses, allergens, or other unsafe substances are transferred from one surface or food item to another.
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Venomous Asian Needle Ant Prompts Scare In US: What To Do When You Get An Ant Bite
The Asian needle ant is a small dark brown or black ant with lighter orange-brown legs and antennae tips. Even though they are small, their sting is extremely painful and can be dangerous for people who are allergic to insect venom.
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This Enzyme In Pineapples Could Benefit Your Health In Many Ways
Pineapple is already rich in vitamin C, and bromelain may further support immune function by influencing inflammatory responses in the body.
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Billy Bob Thornton Says He Thought Feeling Sick After Eating Was Normal
Billy Bob Thornton cannot eat foods containing wheat or dairy due to his rare AB negative blood type.
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Getting A Skin Rash After Eating Raw Mangoes? Here's Why And What To Do About It
Love raw mangoes but end up with itchy lips, rashes or facial redness? Doctors say compounds in mango peel and sap can trigger allergic skin reactions in some people, especially during the Indian summer mango season.
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Low-Dose Peanut Therapy Helps Most Allergic Preschoolers: Lancet Study
A landmark trial has found that low-dose peanut oral immunotherapy safely desensitised more than 82% of preschool children with peanut allergy. Researchers say the gradual approach may offer a safer path to long-term allergy tolerance.
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Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
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Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
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Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
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Eating Too Many Dry Fruits Can Have Side Effects Too; What Is The Ideal Intake
Dry fruits are nutritious, but they are not "eat as much as you want" foods. Moderation is the key to getting their benefits without unwanted side effects.
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Holding In A Sneeze? Doctors Warn Of Hidden Risks To Ears, Sinuses
Suppressing a sneeze may seem polite, but doctors warn it can cause ear damage, sinus infections, and pressure-related injuries. Experts explain why sneezing is protective and how to do it safely.
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Should You Avoid Eggs In Summer? No, But Follow These Precautions
Many traditional beliefs suggest eggs increase core body temperature. While protein-dense foods like eggs have a slightly higher thermic effect, this will not raise your core temperature or cause heatstrokes.
-
Cooler Vs AC: Which One Is Better For Health During Indian Heatwaves?
One of the biggest advantages of coolers is that they are less likely to cause excessive dryness of the throat, skin, or eyes. People who experience irritation or allergies due to prolonged AC exposure often find coolers more comfortable.
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Extreme Heat At Night May Be Drying Out Your Nose And Throat, Warns Doctor
Doctors warn that rising nighttime temperatures, dehydration, and prolonged AC or fan exposure may be increasing dry throat, blocked nose, and sleep-related ENT issues during Indian heatwaves.
-
This 1950s Mistake Still Makes Millions Of Japanese People Sick
A post-war forestry policy introduced in 1950s Japan is now being blamed for the country's widespread hay fever crisis.
-
Cross-Contamination In Kitchen: Why It Happens, Why It's Dangerous, And How To Prevent It
Cross-contamination happens when harmful bacteria, viruses, allergens, or other unsafe substances are transferred from one surface or food item to another.
-
Venomous Asian Needle Ant Prompts Scare In US: What To Do When You Get An Ant Bite
The Asian needle ant is a small dark brown or black ant with lighter orange-brown legs and antennae tips. Even though they are small, their sting is extremely painful and can be dangerous for people who are allergic to insect venom.
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This Enzyme In Pineapples Could Benefit Your Health In Many Ways
Pineapple is already rich in vitamin C, and bromelain may further support immune function by influencing inflammatory responses in the body.
-
Billy Bob Thornton Says He Thought Feeling Sick After Eating Was Normal
Billy Bob Thornton cannot eat foods containing wheat or dairy due to his rare AB negative blood type.
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Getting A Skin Rash After Eating Raw Mangoes? Here's Why And What To Do About It
Love raw mangoes but end up with itchy lips, rashes or facial redness? Doctors say compounds in mango peel and sap can trigger allergic skin reactions in some people, especially during the Indian summer mango season.
-
Low-Dose Peanut Therapy Helps Most Allergic Preschoolers: Lancet Study
A landmark trial has found that low-dose peanut oral immunotherapy safely desensitised more than 82% of preschool children with peanut allergy. Researchers say the gradual approach may offer a safer path to long-term allergy tolerance.
-
Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
-
Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
-
Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
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Eating Too Many Dry Fruits Can Have Side Effects Too; What Is The Ideal Intake
Dry fruits are nutritious, but they are not "eat as much as you want" foods. Moderation is the key to getting their benefits without unwanted side effects.
-
Holding In A Sneeze? Doctors Warn Of Hidden Risks To Ears, Sinuses
Suppressing a sneeze may seem polite, but doctors warn it can cause ear damage, sinus infections, and pressure-related injuries. Experts explain why sneezing is protective and how to do it safely.
