The apparent suicide of rising Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput has once again focused on two glaring lacunae: that while mental health issues are estimated to affect 150 million Indians, less than a fifth - 30 million - are seeking care of one form or another and that suicide is the leading cause of death for Indians in the 15 to 39 age group. ....

In a significant find, a new study has said that the novel coronavirus behind Covid-19 may actually trigger onset of diabetes in healthy people, apart from causing severe complications of pre-existing diabetes. ....

Toxic flame retardants can move from your TV to your cell phone to your hands and then you, warn researchers, suggesting that frequent handwashing can reduce its exposure too, apart from keeping coronavirus at bay. ....

Fluid intake is achieved through the food we eat and the beverages we drink. ....

In a bid to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the workplace, FMCG major ITC has shared some key tips for working professionals to avoid the spread of the deadly virus at office as well as home. ....

Muscle pain, headaches and new loss of taste or smell are among the six new coronavirus symptoms that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added to its official list. The other four symptoms added to the list on Sunday are chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache and sore throat. Previously known symptoms of the disease include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which is responsible for COVID-19, the agency s ....

To prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that a combination of cotton with natural silk or chiffon can effectively filter out aerosol particles. ....

The findings expand upon prior research that suggests that breastfeeding plays a key role in the interaction between babies and the microbial environment. ....

As a preventive measure against new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Health Ministry has issued fresh guidelines for disinfecting public places including offices in areas reporting coronavirus. ....

Researchers have found that eating too much salty diet weakens instead of boosting your immune system and makes it harder for your body to fight off bacterial infections. ....