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Vitamin D from sunlight could alleviate the symptoms of asthma!

May 21, 2013

Time spent by asthma patients soaking up the sun may help in the treatment of the illness, a research has said. A team of scientists at King's College London said vitamin D, which is made by the body in sunlight, calms an …

Sunlight a potential cure for asthma?

May 20, 2013

Scientists believe that the sun may be a potent weapon against asthma. A research showed that low levels of Vitamin D are responsible for the worsening of symptoms. Its latest research shows that the vitamin calms an overactive …

Drugs for hypertension or high blood pressure: How they work and why you might need them

May 9, 2013

People with hypertension are at a higher risk for several other health complications such as stroke and heart disease. So, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is vital you take your medication as prescribed. …

World Asthma Day 2013: 10 facts about asthma you should know

May 10, 2013

May 7 is World Asthma Day. Suffocation, a feeling that most of us fear is a common occurrence in the lives of people suffering from asthma. With the diseases debilitating the lives of many in our country, it is time we took …

A guide to exercising with asthma

May 2, 2013

If you suffer from asthma, you will be familiar with the symptoms of wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath that characterise the condition. Some of these symptoms can mimic the breathlessness that can occur during …

10 health benefits of ginger

May 2, 2013

Ginger, with its strong and spicy aroma, has its own place in Indian cuisine. It may be used fresh or dried, powdered or pickled or in the form of juice or oil. Ginger tea, the classic Indian household favourite, is the most …

‘Over 1.15 lakh people died due to coal plant emissions

April 30, 2013

Emissions from coal plants resulted in 80,000 to 1,15,000 premature deaths and more than 20 million asthma cases in 2011-12 in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. According to a report titled 'Coal Kills - An …

‘Need to increase awarness about lung disease’

April 30, 2013

Prolonged cough and breathlessness should not be taken lightly, as it can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say experts. Over half a million people die every year due to such respiratory issues. ‘We need to build …

Can yoga cure diseases?

April 26, 2013

Yoga first emerged in the Indian civilization over 3000 years ago, and has since been gaining popularity around the world. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word, yuj which means ‘to join’. While your workout …

Aromatherapy: All your queries answered

April 30, 2013

Aromatherapy is an alluring journey into an ancient holistic healing art literally meaning ‘a therapy using aromas.’Aromatherapy is a caring, hands-on therapy which seeks to induce relaxation, increase energy and reduce the …

New gel-based drug delivery system developed

March 19, 2013

A new drug-delivery gel that releases the drug in response to pressure applied by the patient has been developed by Japanese scientists. Drugs are generally taken by oral administration, injection, etc. However, the conventional …

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How fluctuating temperatures affect health

April 30, 2013

Mumbai has been witnessing fluctuating temperatures between very high to very low in the last few days, with very low humidity levels too. These changes have been attributed to the north-easterly winds. Though the cooler nights …

Asthma drug can treat itchy rashes

April 30, 2013

A high-dose shot of a common asthma drug, once a month, has been found to be highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with severe, itchy rash, says a new study. Known as omalizumab, the drug was tested …

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SXC ESP – a new technology to fight asthma

February 24, 2013

A new filtering technology has shown promise in protecting lungs from allergens, viruses and ultrafine particles that cause asthma, a chronic respiratory disease. The device, known as the SXC ESP, was found to prevent respiratory …

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