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Extreme heat bad for pills

May 24, 2013
Extreme heat can affect medicines and these can become life threatening for those using them, doctors said on Thursday. ‘Quality of medicines can deteriorate during summers because of high temperatures. As most medicines are …

Chattisgarh scorched by summer heat

May 23, 2013
Cases of sunburns and heat stroke have jumped in Chhattisgarh as most parts of the state are wilting under maximum temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius. Almost all the state's 27 districts on Thursday recorded high temperatures, …

Stay fresh this summer with lemon mocktails

May 22, 2013
A chilled drink with lemon in it is an ideal way to ward off unbearable heat during summer season. Whether it is an iced tea or mojito, the citrus fruit can be included in your drink to refresh you. Here are four lemon based …

Protect your eyes from heat: Expert tips

May 12, 2013
From viral conjunctivitis to corneal ulcer, the merciless summer can cause all sort of eye-related problems. Water, eye exercises and other remedies can help protect them. Sanjay Dhawan, director, ophthalmology at Fortis …

Tricks to stay hydrated during summers

May 11, 2013
Sunscreen - Check! Sweat-proof makeup - Check! Cooling face wipes - Check!  Do you think this is enough to get you through the scorching hot summers? Not really! Makeup is just for your face but the rising temperature …

9 homemade face packs to remove tan

May 3, 2013
Summer can play havoc with your skin by causing tanning. Even after applying sunscreen and using an umbrella to protect yourself from harmful UV rays, you cannot escape tanning if you go out during the summers. But did you know …

How to get rid of pimples caused due to prickly heat? (Beauty query of the day)

April 29, 2013
I get pimples in the summer on my back and chest due to the heat.  I also develop redness on my face due prickly heat. How can I avoid this? Answered by our expert Dr Kiran Lohia, MD. Prickly heat is very common in India and …

Tips to beat body odour

April 26, 2013
Sweltering heat, sweat and body odour are synonymous with the summer season and so is the usage of deodorants and body sprays. But are you paying attention to what you are spraying on your body? Is your deodorant harmful? Our …

5 reasons the summer could be tough on you

March 19, 2013
The sweltering heat might not be the only problem you are likely to have this summer. The heat brings with it a host of easily avoidable conditions that you must know about. Here are the 5 reasons the summer could be tough on …

Top 5 summer diseases you should look out for

April 17, 2013
Summer's here and with the temperatures soaring, it’s not only the unbearable temperatures that can harm you but a large variety of diseases that can put a damper in your plans. Here are the top 5 diseases you should be vary of …

How to choose the best sunscreen

March 16, 2013
The summer is here and it brings with it blistering heat and a lot of sweat. In order to shield your skin from the damage that harmful sunrays can do, it is essential that you apply a good sunscreen on the exposed areas before …

10 summer essentials in your handbag

March 7, 2013
Summer’s here and it is vital to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun and its blistering heat. You possibly cannot sit at home the entire day but when you venture out, remember to have these summer essentials in …

Sunscreen – dos and don’ts

November 19, 2012
It's good to apply sunscreen before you step out of home in the scorching sun. But don't use it too frequently or in large dabs, say experts after a recent research indicated that sunscreen use can increase the risk of skin …

Odisha govt to look into ‘sunstroke’ deaths

May 18, 2012
The Odisha government is set to look into reports of 37 cases of sunstroke deaths. The mercury levels has been particularly high this summer and the temperature has been over 40 degrees for the last two weeks.  "We have reports …