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Local MLA said this would help many girl students to develop a healthy practice of menstrual management in the college campus. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Representational)

Parents, experts welcome move to sensitise children

Experts feel 10 is the best age for a girl child to learn about menstruation and hygiene.

31 Oct 2017 7:55 PM GMT

After couple tied the knot, her personal hygiene habits gradually grew worse to the point that a decade later, bathing was just a once in a year and it would take her six hours. (Photo: Pexels)

Here's why man divorced his wife

Taiwanese man files for divorce arguing that his wife's reluctance to take a shower is preventing them from starting a...

12 Jan 2018 2:55 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

This 'padwoman' is on mission to spread awareness on menstrual health

Vishwakarma's campaign has come into spotlight at a time when there is a buzz around the Bollywood movie 'Padman'.

4 Feb 2018 10:02 AM GMT

Hot showers deprive skin of protective oils and this is why keeping it short is advisable (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are hygiene habits accepted as 'healthy' which may actually be...

Long term exposure to active ingredients can also lead to bacterial resistance and hormonal effects.

16 April 2018 6:51 AM GMT

Zinc is important for normalising the menstrual cycle and regulating hormones (Photo: Pixabay)

These foods are instrumental for a healthy vagina

Live and active probiotics in yogurt are crucial for vaginal health as the good bacteria lead to healthy pH levels.

9 April 2018 11:28 AM GMT

Use of feminine powder was significantly associated with higher blood concentrations of ethylbenzene. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Are feminine hygiene products really true to their purpose?

Understanding how good are women's hygiene products.

31 Oct 2019 6:07 AM GMT

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that two senior officers whose named are mentioned in the purported letter have denied signing it. (Image: ANI twitter)

Spend more on education, hygiene, woman safety: social sector experts...

They asked FM to levy higher taxation on sweetened and salted products, rationalise taxes on medical devices.

14 Jun 2019 12:22 PM GMT

This is the first train in India in which a sanitary pad dispensation machine has been installed. (Photo: ANI)

Rajdhani Express gets sanitary pad dispenser

Western Railways Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Bhakar said it has been installed on a trial basis and move would be...

9 March 2018 3:55 AM GMT

In Asia, consumption of antibiotics more than doubled in India, skyrocketed 79 percent in China and rose 65 percent in Pakistan. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibiotics consumption soars, fueling fears over superbugs

In Asia, consumption of antibiotics more than doubled in India, skyrocketed 79 percent in China and rose 65 percent in...

28 March 2018 12:07 PM GMT

The team split, forming one for writers and another for authors and entrepreneurs.

World of women

The medico-turned-filmmaker says. Many of us wanted to be part of a film and act.

8 Jun 2018 7:45 PM GMT

These kitchens, also popularly known as langars operate on principles rooted in bringing people together and advocating good health through nutritional food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delhi Gurdwaras to set stringent food standards

Project BHOG was among the Safe and Nutritious Food (SNF) bouquet of initiatives launched by the country's apex food...

18 Jun 2018 3:11 AM GMT

Lack of oxygen can make eyeballs vulnerable to bacteria that live on skin or in the mouth (Photo: AFP)

8 everyday habits affecting eye health

Researchers warned there had been a threefold increase in the number of cases of a rare eye infection that can cause...

27 Sep 2018 4:45 AM GMT