Decoding milk labels on World Milk Day: how to spot harmful additives and preservatives
You should check labels to make sure you are not buying milk with chemicals or unwanted preservation methods, so you…
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World No Tobacco Day 2024: theme, history, meaning and tips to protect children
The WHO estimates that secondhand smoke contributes to more than 8 lakh deaths each year among non-smokers. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
Delicious tortillas or healthier babies? Put folic acid in the dough.
To the editor: Columnist Gustavo Arellano's support for culinary tradition over health only risks increasing inequality for Latino babies because…
Heat wave alert! Follow these steps to keep your eyes safe
Increased temperatures can cause rapid evaporation of the tear film, causing dry eyes. Dr Dipangshu Basu Chaudhuri, Head of Clinical…
'We weren't allowed to serve food to our parents when we were on our period' | Women rights
“When I was young, a girl who had her first period was scared and scared,” Burkinabé grandmother Marie, 73, tells…
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Tips and practices for menstrual health
World Menstrual Hygiene Day is an opportunity to learn more about menstrual health and hygiene. (Image: Shutterstock) World Menstrual Hygiene…
Ensuring timely surgeries for children with clefts: a vital step toward health
Beyond addressing physical deformities, early intervention ensures optimal health, speech development, psychological well-being, and nutritional support for these children. Dr…
Thyroid Health and Exercise: Strategies for Physical Activity and Wellness
Living a healthy lifestyle can help manage thyroid-related problems and improve overall well-being. It involves not only physical activity but…
Are you having a hard time deciding what to pack for lunch at the office? Try These Mexican Food Box Recipes
It's a daily challenge we all face, and relying on office cafeterias or nearby restaurants is not a healthy or…
Why Most Older Americans Who Need Hearing Aids Don't Use Them
Having relied on hearing aids for nearly three decades, I am stunned by the lack of Medicare coverage for devices…