Why drying clothes indoors could be affecting your respiratory health
Drying clothes indoors may seem harmless, but rising humidity can fuel dust mites, mould, and poor air quality. Experts explain how to manage laundry safely, especially in compact homes during monsoon
04 August,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalGujarat: Child born without oesophagus begins eating after surgery
The child, Mantavya, son of Shailesh Patel of Sanand in Ahmedabad district, was born on November 7 in 2023, with Pure Oesophageal Atresia, a rare birth defect in which the two ends of the oesophagus are too far apart to form a continuous food pipe
03 August,2026 11:04 AM IST | Ahmedabad | IANSMP baby in critical condition weighing 860 gm makes remarkable recovery
The baby was born at home on May 30 in the 25th week of pregnancy and was admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit of Ratlam district hospital around eight hours later in a critical condition
03 August,2026 09:23 AM IST | Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) | PTIAhmedabad docs give woman with serious blood disorder, hip pain new hope
The disorder causes a critically low platelet count, making patients highly susceptible to severe bleeding during surgical procedures because platelets are essential for blood clotting
02 August,2026 01:05 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIHyderabad Metro turns into life-saving corridor to transport of heart and lungs
The time-sensitive transportation was from Raidurg Metro Station to Rasoolpura Station, a distance of 14 kilometres. The stretch has 13 stations, and the transit took 25 minutes
02 August,2026 11:49 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANSGujarat sees steady rise in lung cancer cases, tobacco remains key risk factor
While Health experts said tobacco use remains the principal risk factor for lung cancer, including smoking bidis, cigarettes and other tobacco products, other contributors include passive smoking, air pollution and prolonged exposure to hazardous industrial substances such as asbestos
02 August,2026 11:17 AM IST | Ahmedabad | IANSIndian-American surgeon helps remove golf ball-sized brain tumour through nose
The procedure required highly synchronised collaboration between the two experts, the US Department of Defence said in a statement. The benign tumour, measuring about 4.4 cm, was located in front of the pituitary gland of Archer and was pressing against his optic nerve
31 July,2026 02:44 PM IST | Washington | PTIMumbai doctors observing rising Hepatitis A, E cases during this monsoon season
With the monsoon increasing the risk of water and food contamination, there is a surge in cases of Hepatitis A and E infections in Mumbai, and here's how you can take care of yourself
29 July,2026 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFriendship Day 2026: Why platonic intimacy matters for mental health
As adult life becomes increasingly busy and digitally connected, mental health experts explain why platonic intimacy and meaningful friendships may be one of the most overlooked predictors of emotional resilience, brain health, and long-term wellbeing
29 July,2026 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalMumbai Doctors help nearly-blind man see again after rare dual eye surgery
The man had been living with a mature cataract and a dense corneal scar in his left eye, a rare and challenging combination that had left him nearly blind, but can now see again because of the surgical procedure
29 July,2026 04:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentExclusive breastfeeding in first six months influenced by family practices: Govt
She was replying to a query on whether the government had taken note of the decline in exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months from 63.7 per cent in NFHS-5 to 55.8 per cent in NFHS-6 despite improvements in institutional deliveries and early initiation of breastfeeding
29 July,2026 11:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIHPV vaccine can end cervical cancer, says Indian-American radiation oncologist
The 2026 Padma Bhushan awardee described cervical cancer as preventable, detectable and curable, making the continued loss of lives particularly distressing for doctors working in oncology
28 July,2026 11:21 AM IST | Washington | IANSMumbai health experts warn how everyday chemical exposure causes infertility
As World IVF Day is observed on July 25, city-based fertility specialists say there is a common cause for infertility but there is not much spoken about it
27 July,2026 03:09 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.