As the world observes World No Tobacco Day today, to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use, we spoke to Dr Deepak Khanna - Consultant Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon, on the relationship between cancer and tobacco smoking and the ways one can detect early signs of oral cancer.
30 May,2023 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Katyayani Kapoor
The scientist also vouched for a predominantly plant-based diet with minimal, if any, ultra processed food
30 May,2023 01:06 PM IST | London | IANS
No death related to the infection was reported on May 29, the state health department bulletin said
29 May,2023 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mental health expert outlines different types of journaling, its benefits, and shares tips to help cultivate the therapeutic practice
29 May,2023 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Every one of us dreads wrinkles and the slightest appearance of it can cause us to become conscious about it on our faces. While it usually happens as we grow older, experts say there are certain factors that contribute towards it. The best way to deal with them is by first understanding the causes and the need to adopt a suitable lifestyle
29 May,2023 02:42 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Being associated with the NGO Kartavya Charitable Trust, social worker Khushboo Goel has been instrumental in not only educating girls on menstrual hygiene but also empowering children through education drives and child safety workshops. On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, here is a glimpse into the work Goel does to empower young girls. Photo Credit: Raj Patil/Manjeet Thakur
28 May,2023 07:01 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
With Pride month coming up, here’s a curation of the most reliable resource platforms that ally with India’s LGBTQiA+ community
28 May,2023 12:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
It is vital for us to also know that ageing, vitamin deficiency, oxidative stress, chain-smoking, regular exposure to chemical dyes and mental stress are among the main reasons behind the growth of grey hair
26 May,2023 11:59 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
“Even if you are smoking even one cigarette a day, one day you are going to get caught into this”, warns doctor Deepak Khanna, Consultant - Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Smoking is known to cause more deaths in the world than most of the dreadful diseases we know of and quitting the habit of smoking might not seem easy. In this video, the doctor gives reasons why smoking is so addictive and the different ways one can take to quit smoking this No Tobacco Day.
29 May,2023 09:41 PM IST
She rebelled against domestic violence. She rebelled against the system to uphold the rights of single mothers. She is now rebelling against menstrual taboos. Meet Khushboo, once a domestic violence victim, now an educator spreading awareness on menstrual hygiene, child sexual abuse and empowering children all over. This story is of a single mother who turned her pain into purpose. Watch the story of Khushboo now
27 May,2023 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai
Millets have often been termed a superfood due to their high nutritional content. As the world celebrates the 'International Year Of Millets' this year, nutritionist Prachi Mandholia puts a light on all the benefits one can receive from incorporating millets into their diet and the ways millets can be included as a part of the food palate.
27 April,2023 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Scorching summers can put the body under strain due to the increase in temperatures. Increased body temperature is known to lead to headache, dizziness, nausea and dehydration. Nutritionist Prachi Mandholia gives simple remedies to reduce body heat naturally and enjoy summer to the fullest.
25 April,2023 08:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s ex-batsman Jatin Paranjape turns back the clock to how he was introduced to the tough yet exciting world of Mumbai’s club cricket by being part of the Dadar Union Sporting Club, before graduating to U-19 cricket for India and a Mumbai Ranji Trophy call-up. An ankle injury proved a spanner in the works a few games into his India ODI career in 1998, but doors opened in the corporate field before becoming a national selector, followed by a post in a BCCI committee to pick the current national selection committee.
13 May,2023 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Cycling on hills, swimming in Nasik's lakes, and covering long distances on foot - actor chronicles her prep ahead of her participation at the triathlon in September.
06 March,2023 04:14 PM IST
Mumbai’s wicketkeeper-batsman-turned coach Chandrakant Pandit opens up on how he could take his first steps in serious cricket thanks to his coach Ramakant Achrekar, who convinced his dad that he should pursue the game. Pandit, who also figured in the 1987 World Cup, reveals how he got his first leadership role on a train journey to Chennai for an inter-office tournament.
24 February,2023 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai
Festive eating can truly make or break your fitness regimen, but you need not adopt an all or nothing approach for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. A celebrity fitness trainer highlights actionable steps that you can take to mitigate the damage caused due to holiday indulgences
22 December,2022 03:16 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT