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Are our policies to fight child malnutrition deeply flawed?

May 21, 2013
Are we making the wrong choices in battling child mortality? That seems to be the case as one of the largest live studies on child malnutrition showed that the normal standard policy followed by many developing nations including …

Eat healthy for your skin

February 26, 2013
Caring for your skin is essential if you want it to remain glowing and supple. But with so much pollution, stress and busy schedules, it becomes a task to follow a daily skin ritual and stick to it. What people fail to recognise …

Screening and treatment programme for deficiency, disease and disability among school children

October 3, 2012
The Union health ministry will soon start a massive screening and treatment programme to detect deficiency, disease and disability among school children. Across 15 states, the exercise will cover 22 crore children b/w 6-18 years …

Amazingly low-cal palak starter

April 25, 2013
The bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses! The technique of steaming instead of frying make this a low-calorie evening snack. There are only 13 calories per dumpling. So, 5-6 dumplings with …

Can Vitamin A intake prevent cancer?

September 10, 2012
A new study suggests that Vitamin A intake could help treat several forms of cancer thanks to the vitamin’s ability to control the malignant cells. This discovery could change the very nature of cancer treatments. Experts at …

Calcium Rich Breakfast: Bread Bhurji

April 25, 2013
Want to serve your family something different yet nutritious this morning? Step away from the usual bread. Here is something new, a recipe made of whole wheat bread and curd packed with calcium, fiber and vitamins.  Quick to …

Calcium Rich Recipe: Tomato Kadhi

April 25, 2013
Tomatoes are very low in calories and provide plenty of Calcium and vitamin A  required for glowing skin, healthy vision and strong bones and teeth. This is a low calorie, quick and easy to make recipe. With the inclusion of …

Pop Vitamin A pills daily to prevent skin cancer!

March 3, 2012
 A daily vitamin pill could help prevent skin cancer - particularly among women, the Daily Mail reported Friday. Scientists say taking food supplements containing vitamin A can make people less likely to develop melanoma, the …