Health Risk
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Using your phone on toilet? Here's why you are at greater risk of piles
Technology | Sep 07, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTA new study has found that those who use smartphones in the toilet have a 46 percent chance of developing piles. What is the link between the two?
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Weight Loss Pills in India: A safe bet or a health risk? Know from expert
Health | Jun 21, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTKnow the truth about weight loss pills in India as an expert breaks down the potential risks and benefits, helping you make an informed decision about their use.
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Be aware of these important things before going for morning walk; it can harm your health
Health | Apr 21, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTStay safe on your morning walks by knowing these crucial tips. Avoid potential health risks and make the most of your daily routine. Learn what to watch out for to ensure a healthy and enjoyable walk.
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Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 09:13 PM ISTDelhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.
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Study warns cancer-causing chemicals detected in cars, poses health risk for drivers
Health | May 09, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTThis study serves as a wake-up call for both manufacturers and regulators. Safer alternatives to these potentially harmful flame retardants need to be explored and implemented to ensure the health and safety of drivers and passengers.
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Weight Gain to Acid Reflux: 5 unexpected health risks of munching in your bed ️
Lifestyle | Feb 16, 2024, 11:52 AM ISTSnacking in bed seems harmless, but it can disrupt sleep, trigger weight gain, and even harm your skin! Discover 5 unexpected health risks and tips for a healthier, crumb-free bedtime routine.
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Pigeons may pose health risk, dont feed them: Civic body
India | Oct 25, 2019, 06:49 PM ISTThese pigeons may increase the high risk of respiratory diseases, particularly in children and the elderly people. We urge the public to not feed the pigeons, especially at the markets and shops selling foodstuff,'' a GHMC press release said on Friday.
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Health Alert: Skinny jeans and oversized bags are the reasons behind your back pain
Lifestyle | Mar 15, 2017, 10:37 AM ISTThe survey showed that three-quarters (73 percent) of women have suffered from back pain and their wardrobe could be a major cause of the discomfort.
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Artificial sweeteners can increase your appetite, says study
Lifestyle | Jul 13, 2016, 02:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: Researchers have identified a complex network in the brain that has revealed why artificial sweeteners may not be the best way to slim down. Artificial sweeteners are substitutes for sugar that provides a
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Dirty water raising health risk in flooded Kashmir
India | Sep 16, 2014, 01:38 PM ISTSRINAGAR, India: Experts worry a health crisis could be looming nearly two weeks after massive flooding engulfed much of Kashmir, with countless bloated livestock carcasses now floating across the waterlogged region.Doctors are already seeing cases
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Fat tummy signal for health risk : Study (see pics)
Lifestyle | Feb 26, 2014, 10:42 AM ISTWashington, Your tummy's girth could indicate health risks, courtesy a new method developed by scientists to quantify the risk specifically associated with abdominal obesity.In 2012, Nir Krakauer, an assistant professor of civil engineering in City