The liver is one of our body’s busiest organs, with a role to play in most of the biochemical processes that sustain life. It produces bile that is vital to digestion, produces plasma proteins, stores iron, regulates the clotting of blood, synthesizes cholesterol, stores glucose as glycogen,
May 13 2013, 12:49 pm
Read MoreThe chemical, curcurmin, is contained in turmeric, a plant used to make traditional medicines.
December 3 2010, 9:29 am
Read MoreThe liver is a highly under-appreciated organ. In the post, I'll try and explain what the liver does, the diseases which can affect it and end with tips to maintain it in top shape. Your liver is a one and a half kg organ that sits behind your right rib cage. If you did not have your liver, you
January 15 2013, 8:40 am
Read MoreHave you ever given a second thought as to whether the water you are drinking is pure? Of the 8 glasses of water that you drink every day, do you actually know how many harmful germs you are taking in? Water purification systems in our homes usually do a good job of filtering water and making it
March 30 2013, 10:48 am
Read MoreSalome Phelamei of Zeenews.com, spoke to Dr Jai Babu about Hepatitis.
August 10 2011, 4:20 pm
Read MoreWould you use a cream or soap that may have the following long-term side effects – skin cancer, liver damage, kidney damage or poisoning? Well, there is now lot of evidence to suggest that some active ingredients used in publicly available skin-whitening products can cause all these and more.
November 19 2012, 8:34 pm
Read MoreEver wonder why almost all Ayurvedic preparations contain amla? Or why it is suggested that everyone should have one piece of amla on a daily basis? Well studies have shown that amla or the Indian gooseberry is packed with nutrients and can actually help you live a longer healthier
April 30 2013, 4:18 pm
Read MoreThere are multiple, horrific mishaps with LPG cylinders we read about everyday in the newspapers. This raises several questions. Are LPG cylinders safe? If the gas from the cylinder leaks, what are the effects of its effects on our health? How should we handle a gas leak?What's the first-aid to be
March 13 2013, 2:47 pm
Read MoreSo you know what hepatitis is, but do you know how to protect yourself from the contagion? Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding protection from Hepatitis B. Q: How do you get hepatitis B? How can I protect myself? A: Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus
October 3 2012, 11:52 am
Read MoreEver wonder how alcohol affects your body? Alcohol consumption in moderation has been touted as being ‘good for health’. But what really happens when you drink? Watch this video to find out. Moderate drinking may help your health, but heavy boozing only hurts it. Here are the pros and cons of
October 3 2012, 11:51 am
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