Diseases

Migraines: Why Do Women Have More Headaches Than Men?

Health | Marlene Cimons, The Washington Post | Monday October 15, 2018

A migraine is much more than just a terrible headache. To be sure, migraine typically involves a painful throbbing headache, most times on one side of the head, sometimes both.

Global Hand Washing Day 2018: Does Your Child Get Diarrhoea Too Often? Lack Of This Simple Habit Might Be The Reason

Health | DoctorNDTV | Monday October 15, 2018

Global Handwashing Day is dedicated to spread awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap and water as an effective method to prevent several diseases and boost immunity.

World Sight Day 2018: Top 10 Best Foods To Prevent Macular Degeneration And Other Eye Diseases

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday October 11, 2018

World Sight Day 2018: The day was first celebrated by World Health Organisation (WHO) in association with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IABP) in 2000.

World Sight Day 2018: Significance, Theme And Objective

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday October 10, 2018

World Sight Day 2018: This year World Sight Day falls on 11 October 2018. This significant day was marked by the WHO in association with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IABP)by the Lions Club International Foundation.

Winter Is Coming: Boost Your Immunity With These 6 Magical Foods

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday October 9, 2018

cold weather brings with it a number of diseases and the flu. Here are some foods that you should stock up on, to boost immunity during the winters.

Primary Biliary Cholangitis(PBC): Eat Right And Stay Healthy To Avoid This Liver Disease

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Cholangitis is often caused by bacteria, a gallstone or any another blockage. It can also occur due to the bacterial growth in the bile. Another important cause of the infection is partial or complete obstruction of the bile or hepatic ducts.

Want To Get Rid Of That Stubborn Belly Fat? Here's How Walking Can Help You Get In Shape Easily

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday October 3, 2018

Regular brisk walking can be perfect to help you maintain a healthy body weight, prevent chronic diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, strengthen your bones and muscles, improve your mood and in turn promotes overall health.

World Heart Day 2018: List Of Top 10 Heart Healthy Foods To Add To Your Diet

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday October 1, 2018

World Heart Day 2018: The theme for this year is "My Heart, Your Heart" which is aimed at encouraging people to look after their own hearts and the hearts of their loved ones.

A Recent Study Suggests Hospital Curtains May Harbour Dangerous Bacteria

Health | ANI | Friday September 28, 2018

Kevin Shek, lead author of the study said, "We know that privacy curtains pose a high risk for cross-contamination because they are frequently touched but infrequently changed."

World Heart Day 2018: Pledge For A Healthy Heart For Yourself And Everyone Around You

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday September 27, 2018

World Heart Day 2018: World Heart Day is one of the biggest platforms of World Heart Federation for raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart diseases.

Health Disorders And Sleep, An Expert Joins The Dots

Ashish Dutta | Saturday September 22, 2018

Sleep disorders may be due to some underlying health condition from asthma to depression and menopause

Alcohol Responsible For 3 Million Deaths Worldwide: WHO

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Saturday September 22, 2018

Alcohol killed three million people in 2016 more than infectious diseases, cancers combined, the World Health organisation said on Friday. More than 75 per cent of the alcohol related deaths were among men, it said.

Government To Conduct Population-Based Screening For Diabetes, Cancer

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 21, 2018

The government will be conducting population-based screenings for diabetes, hypertension and three types of common cancers under National Health Mission (NHM), the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said on Thursday.

Bet You Didn't Know These Diseases Tomato Ketchup Was Causing

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday September 21, 2018

Tomato ketchup or tomato sauce is loved by children as well as adults when they have fast foods. Foods like pasta, pizza, toast, bread, lettuce, French fries, fried chicken or burger are served with tomato ketchup.

Removing Ovaries Is Linked To Chronic Kidney Disease

Health | IANS | Friday September 21, 2018

If an individual's kidney becomes severely damaged and starts to fail, treatment options are limited to dialysis and a kidney transplant.