Cancer can affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender, and race. The disease can also affect any part of the body when cells in the body divide rapidly, causing tumours to form and spread throughout the body. Cancer is often categorised based on the type of cells that are initially impacted, even though there are many different varieties of cancer, each …
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Why Immunization is Essential for Community Health and Protection against Infectious Diseases
Immunization is one of the most important ways to protect children from serious and life-threatening diseases. Vaccines work by helping the body build immunity to specific infections or diseases. When children receive vaccinations, their immune system produces a response that helps them fight off the specific disease if they are ever exposed to it. Here are some key reasons why …
Read More »Beat the heat: Top five fruits that make you hydrated
Drinking water regularly is the simplest and easiest way to stay hydrated on the hottest days of summer. With the current heat wave affecting many parts of the country, staying hydrated is even more vital, which is why it’s just as essential to eat the right foods that keep you cool. Clinical Dietician and Obesity management expert, owner of Fitfoody.in, …
Read More »This world earth day let’s celebrate nature’s gift to mankind: Neem
Every year, 22nd April is marked as “Earth Day” to express gratitude to Mother Earth and it is observed all across the world. Earth Day plays an important role in educating people to protect Mother Earth and to raise awareness about the adverse effects of pollution and deforestation, which are destroying the planet we call home. Nature offers us a …
Read More »Brain Aneurysm: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment
Brain Aneurysm, also known as a Cerebral Aneurysm, is generally a bulge in a susceptible region of a blood artery in or near your brain. The weakened area is continuously pushed outward by blood flow, resulting in a bump that resembles a blister. The aneurysm widens even further as blood pours into the bulge. It is like a balloon that …
Read More »All You Need To Know About How Extra Screen Time Hurts Your Eyes
Mohan (name changed), 36-year-old, an IT professional from Bangalore working in the cyber division in Singapore was under immense work pressure over the last 3-4 months and ended up staring at the screen for 18 hours a day. He had disturbed sleep almost every day and started noticing blurred, patterned and distorted vision in the morning, last month. He went …
Read More »Is That a Tumour in Your Brain? 5 Often Ignored Risk Factors of Brain Tumour
Tumours may be a life-changing diagnosis, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Over the years there has been devastation caused by brain tumours on individuals and their families. While certain risk factors for brain tumours are well recognised, such as hereditary disorders, a family history of brain tumours, and ionising radiation exposure, there are other lesser-known variables that people should …
Read More »Haemophilia: How increased awareness can offer better prevention against ble
Every year, April 17th is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day to increase awareness about bleeding disorders. This year the theme from the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the global standard of care”. This is a call for the community to join hands and work towards increasing awareness about Haemophilia and ensure better …
Read More »Recipe : PORK CHORIZO SAUSAGES IN A TANGY-HOT GOAN CURRY”
INGREDIENTS: 1 kg Meisterwurst Pork Chorizo (mildly spiced) Sausage links—removed from casing & chopped) 2 large Potatoes—Peeled & Cut into 1 inch cubes 4 tbsp Vegetable/Sunflower/Canola Oil 2 large Onions—Thinly Sliced 2 large Tomatoes—Finely Chopped 3 Green Chillies— 2 tbsp Coriander/Cilantro—Chopped for Garnish For the Marinade – ½ tsp Turmeric 2 tsp Paprika 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste ½ tsp Cinnamon …
Read More »Recipe : NAAN-PIZZA’ WITH PORK PEPPERONI SALAMI IN BUTTER MASALA
INGREDIENTS: 250-350g Meisterwurst Pork Pepperoni Salami— Slice Rounds cut into half 100 g Mixed Red &Green Bell Peppers—slivers 1 large red Onion—finely sliced 5-6 small / mini Garlic-Coriander Naans (Indian Flatbreads)—readily available 8 tbsp Bottled / Packaged Ready Made Butter Masala Sauce—Chicken or Paneer—available online in supermarkets 150 g Mozzarella Cheese—grated ½ cup Coriander (Cilantro) – finely chopped 1 cup …
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