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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.

1 Nov 2017 1:25 AM IST

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 8:25 AM IST

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 3:32 PM IST

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 12:21 PM IST

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 4:58 PM IST

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 11:37 AM IST

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 5:52 PM IST

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 9:25 AM IST

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 5:37 PM IST

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.

9 Jun 2018 1:15 AM IST

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 8:41 AM IST

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 Sept 2018 10:15 AM IST