Organic Fertilizer Use in Paddy Cultivation: Insights into Farmers’ Practices and Preferences

Background Rice is the staple food of the Sri Lankan population and remains the country’s most important agricultural crop, occupying the largest share of the total cultivated land. For decades, conventional paddy farming systems in Sri Lanka have depended heavily on chemical fertilizers to achieve higher yields and meet growing food demand. Although this approach has contributed to increased production, …

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Food Consumption Patterns of Urban Adolescents in Sri Lanka: Motives, Barriers and Implications for Healthy Eating Habits

Background Adolescence is a critical stage of life marked by rapid physical, psychological, and emotional development, during which adequate nutrition plays a vital role. In both developed and developing countries, adolescents’ dietary patterns have increasingly shifted away from traditional foods toward a higher consumption of processed foods that are rich in sugar, fat, and salt. Evidence shows that these dietary …

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A special programme to obtain suggestions regarding the improvement of service delivery for Persons with Disabilities

A special programme to obtain district-level suggestions from Persons with Disabilities regarding the improvement of service delivery for Persons with Disabilities is to be held under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities, at the District Secretariat Auditorium in Kalutara on January 30, the Chair of the Caucus, Member of Parliament Sugath Wasantha de Silva said. This …

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Eating right but sugar still high?: Doctor points to sleep and meal timing

For years, diabetes has been controlled through diet, meaning everything that goes down on one’s plate, reducing amounts of sugar, measuring consumed carbohydrates, and monitoring calorie intake. Community doctors are finally shedding light on two other equally important considerations that have often been disregarded: when one eats, as well as how one sleeps. According to Dr Shyam Gupta, lifestyle medicine …

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Festival binge drinking linked to oral cancer risk, warn health experts

During the holiday season, when there are many celebrations and social gatherings will come, individuals frequently drink more than they normally would, many times to the extent of binge-drinking. One of the major health concerns that arises from this practice is as follows: Several studies have indicated that excessive alcohol consumption causes irritation and damage to the mucous membranes (lining) …

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Strengthening Livestock Extension Services to Enhance Dairy and Goat Production in the Eastern Province

Sagarika Hitihamu The Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) is currently conducting a research study titled“Strengthening Livestock Extension Services: Identifying Challenges, Gaps, and Developing Strategies to Enhance Dairy and Goat Production in Sri Lanka.” As part of this study, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD was conducted in Batticaloa District of the Eastern Province with key officials from the …

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Long-term use of antidepressants can increase risk of sudden cardiac death

A recent study has found a concerning link between the use of antidepressants (AD) and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly for those with prolonged use of the medication. The study was presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s EHRA 2025 congress and conducted by scientists in Denmark.  Sudden cardiac death is defined as an unexpected fatality …

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World Kidney Day 2025: Keep a check at your kidney health easily at home in these ways

Bad lifestyle is also affecting the kidney. Some of your wrong habits can cause kidney-related diseases. Kidneys work to filter blood in the body and remove harmful substances. If there is even a slight defect in the kidney, then some symptoms start appearing clearly in the body. By identifying them, you can find out the condition of kidney health. However, …

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Yoga for thyroid: 5 best yoga poses to improve your thyroid health

Yoga asanas are known to be one of the best forms of physical activity. However, yoga doesn’t just mean asanas; there are different parts to it and asanas only comprise one part of it. The other parts of yoga are yama, niyama, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Asanas/ poses are known to be beneficial for your physical as well …

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