Pregnancy is a critical time for women. Fruits and vegetables are an extremely important part of nutrition during pregnancy.

new report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) urges affected countries to increase investment in tackling 17 neglected tropical diseases to improve the health

The first rapid blood test for Ebola has been approved for use by the World Health Organisation, reports BBC.

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.

One of the most overused clichés you have probably heard is, “Health is wealth”. It has been used so much that the importance of it has probably been lost. We do not pay heed to our health.

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.

ASSUMPTIONS. When it comes to technology, we assume a lot of things. We assume that with education and access to technology, anyone and everyone should be able to access information.

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.