These days, we have been talking about food and health more often than ever before. But I found that general people were not that much aware of foods

A radical new approach to vaccination seems to completely protect monkeys from HIV, US scientists report.

Consuming a healthy diet throughout the life-course helps prevent malnutrition in all its forms as well as a range of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and

India has seen a sharp rise in the number of swine flu deaths and reported cases this year, prompting officials to investigate the cause and step up efforts to combat the virus.

Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They indicate a thyroid neoplasm (abnormal growth of tissue), but only a small percentage of these are thyroid cancers.

Myths about some foods are passed around us and become deeply fixed in our minds. And we go for extremism sometimes, especially during obesity or some specific illnesses. In reality, some of these thinking may prove to be harmful. For example, healthy vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumber skin, lettuce, mustard greens, spinach etc. are very good foods which contain significant levels of vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting. However, too much vitamin K can contribute to the creation of blood clots in some situations. So, no more than 25% to 30% of a person’s diet should consist of foods high in vitamin K.

The safest time to fly during pregnancy is before 37 weeks or, if carrying twins, before 32 weeks, new advice says.

Diet can depend on an individual’s food choices, but also the availability and affordability of healthy foods, and sociocultural factors. Therefore, promoting

Regular screening can catch cancer early, when it is most treatable and help prevent the disease by finding abnormal growths called polyps that can turn

Diet can depend on an individual’s food choices, but also the availability and affordability of healthy foods, and sociocultural factors. Therefore, promoting a healthy food environment requires involvement across multiple sectors and stakeholders, including government, public and the private sector. Governments have a central role in creating a healthy food environment that enables people to adopt and maintain healthy dietary practices.

The safest time to fly during pregnancy is before 37 weeks or, if carrying twins, before 32 weeks, new advice says. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says flying is not harmful during a low-risk pregnancy, but there may be side-effects. If more than 28 weeks pregnant, a woman should take her medical notes and a GP's letter. Many airlines have their own rules on when pregnant women can fly. Although everyone who flies is exposed to a slight increase in radiation, there is no evidence that flying causes miscarriage, early labour or a woman's waters to break.

Regular screening can catch cancer early, when it is most treatable and help prevent the disease by finding abnormal growths called polyps that can turn into cancer. Colon cancer does not get the same attention as some higher-profile cancers, but it should. Older age, especially 60 years or above is a risk for colon cancer; further family history of colon cancer or having inflammatory bowel disease has also proven to be a risk factor for colon cancer. A good news about colon cancer is it can be prevented. 75% of all cases could be avoided by things you can do. There are a number of effective screening tests for colon cancer. Some are easy to do but need to be done more often. Others are more involved but need to be done less often. Which test you should have depends on your personal preferences and medical history. A surgeon can help you decide about which test to take. Most people begin getting tested at age 50. People with a family history of colon cancer or other important risk factors may begin testing at younger ages and get tested more often. 1) Stool occult blood test every year: This is a test that looks for hidden blood in the stool, which can be a sign of cancer. The test is quick and easy. You just take small samples of your stool, which are then sent to a lab to be tested.