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This tooth-mounted sensor will tell you more about what you eat

Researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering have developed an oral sensor that can wirelessly transmit data on the intake of elements such as glucose, salt and alcohol

3 min read3 Jun 2018
News

Overuse of painkillers can cause stomach ulcers

Unsupervised use of regular intake of painkillers or use of blood thinners for headaches, backaches, joint pains, especially for a long period, can irritate the stomach and bowel and lead to ulcers

4 min read2 Sep 2021
Politics

Most Indians eat unbalanced diet, says national family health survey

Eating habits of Indians, especially women, are not healthy as around 10% of them consume fried foods daily and 36% weekly, according to the National Family Health Survey

3 min read16 Jan 2018
Science

Start-ups redesigning healthcare, helping bring down costs, says study

By fragmenting each service like fitness, dietary supplement and hospital automation, healthcare start-ups have now started catering to 'consumers' as opposed to 'patients'

2 min read30 Sep 2017
Politics

What explains India’s high child malnutrition rates?

Apart from poverty, factors like dietary issues, poor sanitation and low social status of women are the likely reasons for high child malnutrition in India, says a study

4 min read8 Jun 2017
Companies

Endura Mass maker Medinn Belle in talks with PE funds to sell 40% stake

Medinn Belle plans to raise about Rs200 crore through the stake sale

2 min read24 Nov 2016
Companies

OmniActive Health Technologies eyes stake in fragrance maker Indfrag

Deal could potentially value Bengaluru-based fragrance and specialty chemicals maker Indfrag at around Rs1,000-1,100 crore

1 min read30 Sep 2016
Science

Traditional Indian diet cuts Alzheimer’s risk, finds study

Study says traditional diets of countries such as India, Japan and Nigeria may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's due to lower meat content

2 min read27 Aug 2016
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Please don’t tell me about your diet

Ghee makes you fat, meat makes you evil, vodka drives you mad, bread is the devil

4 min read6 Jul 2016
News

Eating fat is good for you

Dietitians and nutritionists agree with your grandmother: 'Ghee' and oil are good for vitamin absorption as well as the muscular and skeletal systems

3 min read22 Dec 2015
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