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People know about the many benefits of milk but the dairy product also doesn't have other necessary elements necessary for the body. Photos Courtesy: iStock/Pixabay

IN PHOTOS: 5 things that you can't find in milk, and how you can get it from other food

Every year, National Milk Day is observed on November 26 in India to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, who is regarded as the 'Father of the Milk Revolution' because of how he revolutionised India's dairy industry. While the benefits of milk are known, Pratiksha Kadam, consultant, dietitian at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Navi Mumbai highlights what you can't find it and how you can get it from other food sources

26 November,2024 01:21 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

IN PHOTOS: Support your children through a divorce with these 5 expert tips

Co-parenting a child through a divorce or a separation is never easy, as filmmaker Kiran Rao recently admitted. Experts reveal how to safeguard your child’s wellbeing and support them through thick and thin (Story by Anindita Paul)

25 November,2024 10:47 AM IST | Joy Manikumar

One can try superfood recipes to boost health and immunity

IN PHOTOS: Try these superfood recipes at home amid Mumbai's seasonal transition

In Mumbai, a city where weather can be unpredictable, the seasonal transition calls for a renewed focus on health and immunity. This time of the year, superfoods become especially valuable, offering a natural support to keep one energised and protected from seasonal ailments.

12 November,2024 03:40 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla

Venus Williams celebrates after winning the Wimbledon women’s singles title in 2005. Pic Courtesy/Getty Images

IN PHOTOS: Tennis star Venus Williams shares 6 steps for a better all-round life

In her new book, tennis legend Venus Williams lists down six significant factors that acted as catalysts in her journey towards greatness and defeating the odds both on and off the court (Story by Nandini Varma)

04 November,2024 11:22 AM IST | Joy Manikumar

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Karwa Chauth 2024

IN PHOTOS | Here’s what you should eat after breaking Karwa Chauth fast

Karwa Chauth 2024 is round the corner. People usually keep a day-long fast on this day, and break it only after the moon appears. It is important to follow some nutritional guidelines while breaking your fast so as to avoid any health complication. (Pics: iStock/Pixabay)

18 October,2024 10:12 PM IST | Raaina Jain

The hospital has its roots in a 10-bed private nursing home that catered to suburban Bandra in 1942. Photos Courtesy: Holy Family Hospital

IN PHOTOS: Holy Family Hospital collaborates with India Post to release a special cover stamp

The special cover stamp is a tribute to the hospital’s longstanding contributions to healthcare, offering a visual celebration of its role as a trusted institution serving the people of Bandra for generations

11 October,2024 04:12 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

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IN PHOTOS: Mpox causes, effects, treatment and precaution

As countries around the world including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sweden and more recently Pakistan report cases of Mpox, formerly called Monkeypox, India's history with the disease means that it is important to be cautious. With that in mind, Mumbai doctors Dr Chhaya Vaja, internal medicine expert, Apollo Spectra Mumbai, and Dr Honey Savla, internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, not only highlight the causes but also the effects, along with the treatment and general precautions from the disease

17 September,2024 04:21 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

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IN PHOTOS: Exploring the effectiveness of viral diet trends for weight loss and debunking nutrition myths

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you might have stumbled upon viral diet trends on social media. There is a lot of such advice on the internet. Not all of it is proven. Not all of it is suitable for everyone. We explore the effectiveness of some of these trends.

31 August,2024 09:35 PM IST | Raaina Jain

While most people may have health insurance, the challenge is that they may not have a sufficent health insurance for the family. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

IN PHOTOS: 5 reasons why you need to save money for health and medical treatments

Investing in health has always been important and the emphasis on it is even more in a post-Covid world. While people go about get health insurance, Mumbai-based experts including an oncologist, financial consultant and health insurance companies believe there are some important things you need to know as they break down not only how much you need to save but also why you need to save for health. They also address the common misconceptions and urge people to take saving money for health more seriously

31 August,2024 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Mumbai doctors say they can not only affect your spine but also your general health, as well as skin and hair. Photos Courtesy: Mid-day file pics

IN PHOTOS: Tired of spending time in Mumbai's traffic? Doctors highlight health effects of travelling by road

Mumbai's traffic woes are infamous for the amount of time that people spend to go from one place to another. While one may look for comfort, Mumbai doctors say it can affect your health adversely in more than one way

27 August,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

As pilgrims from all over the world make their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, they are not only seen standing with umbrellas but also water over their head. Photos Courtesy: AFP

IN PHOTOS: Haj pilgrims brave intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

Saudi Arabia has announced that it recorded 1,301 deaths among pilgrims during the Haj season, 83 per cent of whom were unregistered individuals. The Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care. The pilgrims are not only pouring water over themselves to handle the heat but also covering their heads with boxes and umbrellas

24 June,2024 01:05 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto