Rare tracheal tumour removed, Pune woman breathes free again
Primary tracheal malignancies are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.1 per cent of all cancers, with an incidence of 2–3 cases per million per year
13 March,2026 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere's how you can match cricket stars' fitness goals at your office desk
Amid the hype of India’s win, Mumbai’s health experts say cricket fitness can help even while sitting at your desk in office
12 March,2026 08:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoMumbai couple conceive baby after years of battling sexual health challenges
The husband was a known case of Type 2 Diabetes and suffered from erectile dysfunction, while the wife had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and vaginismus
12 March,2026 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBlood biomarker can predict women's dementia risk 25 years before symptoms
A new study found that a blood-based biomarker called phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) can predict a woman's risk of developing dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear. Higher levels of p-tau217 were strongly associated with future mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease among cognitively healthy older women
12 March,2026 05:09 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIModulating gut microbiome may help reverse ageing-related memory loss: Study
A new study published in Nature by Stanford University researchers found that changes in the gut microbiome with age trigger an inflammatory response that hampers the vagus nerve's ability to signal the hippocampus, leading to memory decline
12 March,2026 04:55 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIWorld Sleep Day: Why doctors are warning against melatonin gummies
As melatonin misuse surges in India amid rising stress and easy access via apps, leading pulmonologists reveal the ‘lazy-brain’ effect, stealth dosing dangers, and practical steps to safely reclaim your natural sleep cycle. Ahead of World Sleep Day on March 13, here's what experts have to say
11 March,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalHealth Ministry proposes to remove duplicate viral testing of blood products
The Union Health Ministry has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to remove duplicate viral testing of blood products, aligning India's regulatory requirements with internationally accepted pharmacopeial standards
11 March,2026 04:44 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSWhy Indian science experts believe STEM is going to be crucial for the future
The beauty of science and innovation is that it is never ending, and with more people gravitating towards STEM, Indian experts believe there is a lot of scope in research and innovation
09 March,2026 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThane docs give hope to 94-year-old suffering from repeated heart failure
Just weeks earlier, the patient had been fully independent, walking on his own and managing daily life comfortably. However, repeated heart failure episodes rapidly caused frailty and loss of mobility
08 March,2026 01:48 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentNew study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced emergency care
For nearly three months after that, new research found, Tylenol orders for pregnant women showing up in emergency rooms dropped and prescriptions of the generic drug for children rose
08 March,2026 01:00 PM IST | Washington | APMumbai docs help deaf man hear again 7 years after medicines changed his life
Having previously developed normal speech and hearing, the patient suddenly became completely deaf in both ears after he was prescribed medication
06 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHoli 2026: Dermatologist’s guide to surviving skin allergies after celebrations
When organic colours turn out to be industrial dyes, a basic moisturiser won’t cut it. This Holi, learn how to identify skin emergencies and repair your barrier with expert advice from dermatologists
06 March,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalKolkata docs give old woman living with severe heart disease new lease of life
The woman, Shyamali Biswas, a 62-year-old homemaker from Sonarpur, had a long history of severe heart disease, but will now be able to live with better health
05 March,2026 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPulmonologist on the dangerous impact of Air Pollution in Mumbai
Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. In a chat with mid-day, he also spoke about the city’s deteriorating air quality and its possible connection with the increase in lifestyle diseases, the risks linked to exposure to air pollution, and the efficacy of masks and air purifiers, impact of construction dust on health and lifestyle of the citizens among other things.