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Liver-related problems are on the rise in youngsters aged 23-35

Various conditions such as alcohol-related liver disease, fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis are causing liver damage are adding to this trend, share experts

26 July,2024 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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13-yr-old girl Kerala receives life-saving heart transplant after 5-hr surgery

The young patient had been on a ventilator for two months, confined to the ICU. The breakthrough came when the Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO) allocated a donor heart to SCTIMST

26 July,2024 12:15 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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B'luru doctors successfully treat pregnant woman with rare autoimmune disorder

Shradha's pregnancy journey was fraught with complications, including frequent bleeding episodes. She conceived naturally on her fourth attempt but continued to face challenges, including spontaneous bleeding

26 July,2024 11:46 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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‘No treatment is currently available for Chandipura virus’

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As suspected and confirmed cases of Chandipura virus increase in Gujarat and reach neighbouring states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, mid-day.com speaks to Mumbai doctors to understand its symptoms, effects and preventative measures

26 July,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
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No amount of drinking alcohol is safe: Study debunks previous research

The conventional wisdom that a daily glass of wine is beneficial for health is based on years of flawed scientific research, revealed a study on Thursday

25 July,2024 05:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Complex 5-hour-long spine surgery gives Manipur boy a new lease of life

The boy had been living with scoliosis -- a condition characterised by an abnormal curvature of the spine. In a challenging procedure, surgeons successfully removed a hemivertebra, a half-formed vertebra in the spine

25 July,2024 04:26 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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World Drowning Prevention Day: Every hour 26 lives lost to drowning worldwide

July 25 is observed as World Drowning Prevention Day to bring awareness about the leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide

25 July,2024 04:11 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world

Born with achondroplasia, commonly referred to as dwarfism, Kapil Gala had multiple leg deformities and underwent eight surgeries on his feet to enable independent walking. Employed in the financial industry and managing a family independently, he faced a sudden onset of paraplegia a year ago, threatening his mobility and independence

25 July,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

World IVF Day: How does IVF help men in overcoming infertility?

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Medical experts will outline the fertility challenges faced by men, and how IVF can overcome them

25 July,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

The monsoonal blues: Navigating mental health in the season of rain

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Mental health expert delves into the impact of monsoons on our mental health, and seasonal affective disorder, and shares advice on how to take better care of your mental well-being

25 July,2024 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Your kneecap shape can signal osteoarthritis risk: Study

If the early onset of these changes can be confirmed, kneecap shape could potentially be integrated into disease prevention models, aiding in the early identification of individuals at higher risk for knee osteoarthritis

24 July,2024 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

International Nurses Day 2024: ‘In India, nursing is deemed as a low-level job’

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With International Nurses Day here, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai nurses to learn more about their lives inside the hospital and outside of it as they deal with the lack of awareness and their role in the smooth functioning of healthcare around the world

24 July,2024 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Navi Mumbai gets new clinic focusing on health services for working women

Women have been facing pressing health concerns in recent times due to fast-paced lifestyles, stress and poor dietary habits

23 July,2024 11:17 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Are your eyes feeling strained? Try these easy eye exercises

    Are your eyes feeling strained from long hours of screen time? In this video, Dr. Mansi Shah, Anterior Segment Surgeon, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Surat shares easy and effective eye health exercises that can help relieve eye strain, reduce headaches and maintain overall eye health. These simple exercises are perfect for anyone looking to take better care of their eyes, whether you're working from home, studying, or just spending a lot of time in front of digital devices. Each exercise is demonstrated step-by-step, ensuring you can follow along easily. Incorporate these exercises into your daily routine to keep your eyes healthy and reduce the risk of digital eye strain. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more health tips and exercises!

    26 July,2024 06:30 PM