Digestion

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Bile helps in breaking down fats. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Here’s what happens when your gallbladder stops working

The gallbladder, a small organ, plays a very important role in digesting your food.

19 Aug 2019 7:03 PM

Mustard oil demonstrates strong Anti-Microbial property and is Anti-inflammatory in nature. (Photo: Pixabay)

8 health benefits of mustard oil that make it so popular

This oil carries a unique nutty flavour and packs a huge array of health benefits.

30 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

The digestive system is crammed with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that help process food. (Photo: Pixabay)

A healthy digestive system could do wonders!

Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease throughout the body.

03 May 2018 5:27 PM

From preventing cancer to lowering cholesterol, here are benefits of having mangoes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 10 health benefits of having mangoes

Mangoes are not only tasty, but that the “king of fruits” has quite a few health benefits as well.

02 May 2018 9:25 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Western diets: Blessings in disguise, new study claims

Here is what a new study has found.

27 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Anything which can be brewed is tea, herbal tea is basically an infusion of leaves, seeds, roots or bark, extracted in hot water.

Here are 3 benefits of herbal tea you must know about

With a little change in lifestyle and a cup of herbal tea every day, one can actually observe a difference in their body.

23 Mar 2018 8:12 AM

Pepper also treats teeth and gum problems and acts as a mood elevator and prevents depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are the health benefits of pepper

From increasing nutrient absorption to stimulating appetite and acting as mood elevator, we list health benefits of pepper.

14 Aug 2017 2:08 PM

Eat a wide variety of high-fibre plant foods every single day, including vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Heal your gut

We speak to gastroenterologists on ways to a healthy, happier gut.

07 May 2017 5:07 AM

Spice up in style

Indian food is different not just from region to region but home to home.

09 Apr 2017 6:22 AM

The foods post-surgery patients most often reported as being problematic were fried foods, carbonated drinks, cakes, pies and pastries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues

The intolerance level to certain food rise post-surgery as the stomach becomes the size of an egg

29 Dec 2016 2:07 PM

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