Vitamin C

Vitamin C, zinc supplements are not effective against COVID-19 finds study

At 50 percent reduction in symptoms, there were no significant difference between the groups who got the usual care, vitamin C, zinc gluconate or both medicines.

An apple a day might not keep the doctor away: Here's why this fruit, while beneficial, isn't all your body needs

Most of us have been fed mashed apples since we were babies. Apples are considered to be a great snack for everyone in the family; easy-to-eat, tasty and nutritious

Fake prescription for COVID-19 appears on social media: Here's the list of medicines and what they do

Self-medication for COVID-19 based on messages shared on social media platforms can cause more harm then be helpful

Coronavirus myth busted: Vitamin C supplements will not prevent COVID-19

Here’s the most important thing you need to realise right now: boosting your immunity will not prevent you from contracting COVID-19.

Betadine gargles and 7 more simple remedies for the common cold

Happily, there are home remedies that can mitigate symptoms, help us sleep better and shorten the duration of our illness.

Lemon juice can boost immunity, aid weight loss, improve digestion and clear up the skin

Drinking lemonade every day is a very healthy habit, just do not overdo it

Fresh versus frozen foods: Studies show the nutritional value of both is almost the same

When it comes to choosing between fresh and frozen foods, fresh straight-from-the-farm foods are always everyone’s first choice, though some settle for frozen when the situation calls for it, it is a common belief that any fresh vegetable is more nutritious than a frozen one

Consuming 375 to 500 grams of fruits, vegetables and pulses per day reduces risk of death

While WHO recommends 800 grams of fruit or vegetables per day, the new study has shown that it takes just half (375gms) to get the desired health benefits.

Vitamin C injections may halt progression of blood cancer, says study

Vitamin C injections may halt the progression of blood cancer by encouraging faulty stem cells in the bone marrow to die, a study in mice has found.

Vitamin C helps chemotherapy process to kill cancer cells: Study

High doses of Vitamin C can help boost the ability of the chemotherapy process to kill cancer cells, says a new research.