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Time for fat tax in Kolkata?

July 13, 2016 Srijitafat, for, In, Kolkata, Tax, Time

Debjani Bhaumik of Behala is a self-confessed pizza-addict and she loves to punctuate her pizza meals with trips to a burger joint on Park Street. Despite being overweight, the homemaker has refused to go slow on her fast-food consumption. The imposition of a ‘fat-tax’ on fast-food by the Kerala government has set her thinking. Even though she isn’t planning to give up, Debjani has decided to cut down on her consumption to reduce the pocket pinch, in case the tax travels to Kolkata. “The tax is a steep one and…

Diluted juice as good as electrolyte for dehydrated kids

July 12, 2016 SrijitaAs, dehydrated, Diluted, electrolyte, for, Good, Juice:, Kids

Kids, who hate drinking electrolyte solutions after bouts of vomiting or diarrhea, now have an appropriate alternative as a new study has found that diluted juice works just as well. Children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration experienced fewer treatment failures such as IV rehydration or hospitalization when offered half-strength apple juice followed by their preferred fluid choice compared with children, who received electrolyte maintenance solution to replace fluid losses, according to the study. Researcher Stephen B. Freedman of the University of Calgary and colleagues randomly assigned children age 6…

Add a dash of vinegar to your meals for better health

July 12, 2016 Srijita'dash, a, Add, Better, for, Health, meals, of, to, vinegar, Your

Don’t just assume that vinegar is used for the flavour it adds to food. It has a number of health benefits , which is why you should ensure that it finds place in your kitchen. Containing high quantities of acetic acid, vinegar is said improve how well your body absorbs essential minerals from your meals. Women should include vinegar in their meals because it helps the body absorb more calcium. Certain studies say that vinegar is also helpful in keeping blood sugar levels in check. This is especially useful for…

Bolivians Drink Donkey Milk for Respiratory Ills

July 12, 2016 SrijitaBolivians, Donkey, Drink, for, Ills, Milk, Respiratory

Representational image: iStock The cold cuts to the bone and little puffs of steam escape from the mouths of people stopping on their walk to work to drink a glass of fresh donkey milk, believing it will fight respiratory problems during the raw winter of the Bolivian Andes. Aymara women position their female donkeys every morning on a street corner in El Alto, a city neighboring the capital of La Paz. Then they milk them for clients lining up in the cold air. “I had a cough for five years…

Food Insecurity Predicts Obesity for Young Women

July 12, 2016 SrijitaFood., for, Insecurity, Obesity, Predicts, Women, Young

Females are prone to obesity in early adulthood owing to prolonged periods of food insecurity and harsh parenting practices, suggested a study. According to the study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, food deprivation when combined with other stressors such as harsh parenting, impacts a teen’s development. A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests that when these years include prolonged periods of food insecurity coupled with harsh parenting practices. “When females who are normal weight in their early adolescence experience food insecurity, something is happening in their…

Home Remedies for Ear Pain: 5 Things That Bring Relief

July 12, 2016 Srijita5%;, Bring, Ear, for, Home, Pain, Relief, remedies, That, Things

Ear pain can be sharp and piercing. There are many possible cause of ear pain. Cavities, sinus infections, earwax and tonsillitis are some common ones. The most common ear infection is acute otitis media or a middle ear infection. In this case, your middle ear may be swollen or inflamed due to the infection and the pain is caused by the fluid being trapped behind the eardrum. Ear pain may be accompanied by other symptoms like fever, slight hearing loss or flu.Ear infections are quite common amongst children. The American…