Immunity

WHO Warns About Lack of Antibiotics: Immunity Boosting Foods for the Flu Season

NDTV Food Desk | Thursday September 21, 2017

Antibiotics that are currently in clinical development are insufficient to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, states WHO.

Fond of Drinking Alcohol at Night? Your Brain's Immunity May Be Responsible

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday September 18, 2017

If you have the habit of downing a drink every evening before you hit the bed, it may be due to the impulsiveness of the brain's immune system, suggests the study.

Here’s How Getting Tattoos May Put Your Immune System In Danger

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday September 15, 2017

The toxic contaminants like Titanium Dioxide (TIO2) in the ink of tattoos can travel inside the body in the form of nano particles and cause chronic enlargement of the lymph nodes causing severe damage to the immune system

Lawmakers' Assets Known, Time to Talk of Income Source: Supreme Court

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Why should aspiring lawmakers get "immunity" from disclosing their source of income, the Supreme Court questioned today while hearing a petition that cited instances of lawmakers declaring only a sharp increase in the value of their assets.

Poor Immune System Could Be linked To Triggering Depression: 5 Foods to Strengthen Immune System

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday September 12, 2017

According to the researchers, after finding itself under threat, the immune system triggers an inflammatory response sparking wide-ranging changes in the body, which could also give rise to feelings of hopelessness and depression

Swine Flu Cases on the Rise: Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Swine flu cases are alarmingly on the rise, as more and more people across the country are being affected by the deadly influenza virus.

Healthcare Professionals Most Vulnerable As Chikungunya, Dengue, Swine Flu Strike Delhi

| Tuesday August 29, 2017

New Delhi: The number of swine flu patients in Delhi is rising at an alarming rate. Doctors warn that it is likely to get worse. Reeling under the monsoon, Delhi is already battling a double whammy of Dengue and Chikungunya. This year, however, there is an additional burden of H1N1 (Swine Flu). Delhi has recorded at least 1,719 cases of swine flu t...

Are You Suffering from Flu? Here's What you Should Eat to Boost Your Immunity this Monsoon

NDTV Food Desk | Saturday August 26, 2017

It is imperative to keep our body safe from the disease causing viruses and make it immune to fight them.

Sugars or Carbohydrates in Breast Milk May Help Kill Bacteria

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday August 21, 2017

According to a team of chemists from the Vanderbilt University in the United States, some of the carbohydrates that are found in human milk not only have antibacterial properties but they also enhance the effectiveness of the antibacterial proteins present in milk.

7 Foods That Fight Bacteria and Kill Germs Naturally

NDTV Food Desk | Monday September 4, 2017

Our immune system is quite powerful but it needs little help which can be provided in the form of these anti-bacterial and anti-microbial foods that fight off the harmful bacteria naturally.

25 Foods That Help You Never Feel Old

Anantika kapoor | Tuesday August 15, 2017

Heres a list of 25 foods that help you look as young as you feel.

Tips To Keep In Mind While Eating Out This Monsoon

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday August 4, 2017

Experts often warn against eating out during this season as your immunity is at an all-time low, but if you must eat outside, here are the pointers to take note of

2 Deaths In Mumbai Due to Malaria: Try These Superfoods To Fight the Mosquito Scare

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday August 3, 2017

Vector-borne diseases like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya are on a rise.Try these superfoods that can help bolster your immunity to fight the mosquito scare this season.

6 Ingenious Lemon Hacks You Will Thank Us For

Sarika Rana | Saturday August 5, 2017

When life gives you lemons, use them in your kitchen! That's right. Lemons can be useful in more ways than one and not just to add a tang to your meals. This bright citrus fruit is full of Vitamin C and great for your immunity but you can also use it as a great hack for many kitchen problems.

Improve Your Immunity This Monsoon: Basic Hygiene Tips and Fortifying Foods for the Season

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday July 31, 2017

Some common ingredients lurking in our kitchen or pantry may go a long way in securing good health for you this season.

Foods That Can Help You Stay Safe from Infection During Monsoons

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Saturday July 29, 2017

An individual's diet plays an important role for his or her health and well-being, particularly during monsoon.

10 Herbs You Must Have During Monsoons for Better Immunity and Strength

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday July 24, 2017

Here are ten important herbs that you must include in your daily routine during monsoons for better immunity and strength.

Soups For Monsoons: 5 Ways to Drive Away the Chill and Stay Strong

Sushmita Sengupta | Tuesday July 18, 2017

To counter the infections that come in with the season, you need to fortify yourself from within with the maximum inflow of vitamins. A bowl of piping hot soup can come in handy.

This Monsoon Load Up On These 6 Vitamin C Rich Foods to Keep Infections At Bay

NDTV Food Desk | Saturday July 15, 2017

The damp weather is making several susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with the season like cold and flu, throat infections and stomach problems.

6 Immunity-Boosting Foods for Kids This Monsoon

Sushmita Sengupta | Friday July 14, 2017

The damp weather makes children susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with the monsoon season like cold and flu, throat infections and stomach problems.

Kadha: Fight Cold, Flu and Infections With This Ayurvedic Wonder

Sushmita Sengupta | Friday July 14, 2017

Kadha is an Ayurvedic home remedy that can protect you, make you stronger from within and also help in fighting seasonal infections.

11 Ways to Get Enough Protein in Your Diet

Shilpa Arora | Thursday July 13, 2017

It is extremely essential to include adequate amount of protein throughout the day for your physical wellbeing, to repair muscles, manage blood sugar levels, to provide immunity and strength and help in weight loss.

6 Vegetables That Are a Must-Have During Monsoon

Sarika Rana | Friday August 18, 2017

Monsoon is here, giving us respite from the sweltering heat. However, with the relief from hot weather, it also brings along an array of bacterial infections that may take a toll on your body and overall health

Tuberculosis Treatment: 8 Foods That Can Help You Recover Faster

India News | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday July 6, 2017

Bangalore-based Nutrition Dr. Anju Sood suggests that you should eat the following foods to give your body adequate nutrition and help in treating Tuberculosis.

9 Food Habits You Need to Follow This Monsoon Season

aditi dhillon | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Monsoons in India are always much awaited as they provide a relief from the hot Indian summers. However, monsoons have their own drawbacks.

6 Health Benefits of Getting Your Daily Dose of Vitamin C

India News | NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Here are six benefits that you can derive from eating Vitamin C rich foods regularly and getting your daily dose.

High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer: Study

India News | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday July 4, 2017

A new study, published online in the Journal Breast Cancer Research, reveals that having a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of breast cancer over generations.

Love Beer? Experts Have Created A Type That Can Boost Immunity

NDTV Food Desk | Friday June 30, 2017

Probiotics have long been touted as gut benefiting agents that are also beneficial for the overall health.

Beat Monsoon Health Woes, Sip On These Herbal Drinks This Rainy Season

India News | NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 26, 2017

Herbs and spices can go a long way in creating remedies that can not only fight but also prevent you from falling prey to seasonal ailments.

How 'Fat Leonard' Bribed The Navy To Get US Diplomatic Immunity

World News | Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post | Saturday June 17, 2017

"Fat Leonard" ran a lot of corrupt schemes with the help of the U.S. Navy, but one of the strangest may be the time he was granted U.S. diplomatic immunity.