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Vegetarians and vegans tend to be much more deliberate in their food choices and far less likely to binge eat. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Vegetarian Day: 8 benefits of eating vegetarian food

Adopting vegetarian diet can be way towards better health as it is associated with higher consumption of fiber, folic...

1 Oct 2018 2:32 PM IST

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid linked to healthy brain development through childhood

Brain cortex thickness was greatest in youth born after full implementation of folic acid fortification.

5 July 2018 3:43 PM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Antioxidant supplements do not improve sperm quality, says study

Antioxidants have long been used to treat male infertility as they are thought to reduce oxidative stress on sperm.

3 July 2018 6:39 PM IST

A healthy lifestyle with a nutrient-rich diet along with an essential amount of exercise work wonders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diet to boost fertility in women

A long, hard look at your habits is generally required for the women to have an uncomplicated pregnancy followed by...

12 March 2018 6:59 PM IST

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most vitamins, mineral supplements have no health benefits

The study found folic acid alone and B-vitamins with folic acid may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

29 May 2018 10:40 AM IST

Folic acid, a type of B Vitamin, is widely used to prevent neural tube defects in the foetus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid supplements ups allergy risk in babies

You may want to avoid taking folic acid supplements during late pregnancy if you do not want your baby to be at risk, a...

24 Dec 2017 8:00 AM IST