Kolkata doctors save man's right hand after he suffered hidden arterial blockage
A critical vascular emergency initially appeared to be a possible cardiac or neurological problem soon became serious when the man was admitted with a history of hypertension
09 September,2026 05:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNational Nutrition Month 2026: Campaign to launch in Varanasi today
National Nutrition Month 2026 will be launched in Varanasi today, bringing renewed focus to nutrition awareness and healthier communities
09 September,2026 11:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Viansha PancholiWHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history
The outbreak in eastern Congo, considered the fastest-growing in history, has killed over 2,000 people out of more than 4,300 cases. The outbreak was declared on May 15, but health authorities now say sequencing showed it began months earlier, in February
08 September,2026 03:53 PM IST | Geneva | APEbola outbreak: How Africa's burial teams battle fatigue to help the community
Burial teams in Congo’s Ituri province are struggling with fatigue, rising workloads and hostility as they work to safely bury Ebola victims
08 September,2026 03:11 PM IST | Congo | ANIAI in healthcare: India’s next big shift is taking shape
AI is moving from trials to real-world use in Indian healthcare, with providers increasingly turning to the technology to improve efficiency and patient care
08 September,2026 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTINational Nutrition Week 2026: How you can build the anti-inflammation pantry
Learn why superfoods aren't the answer, how basic whole foods protect your gut and blood sugar, and the smartest way to recover your energy after heavy seasonal eating
07 September,2026 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalCarbon credits fuel Africa’s push for clean cooking
Affordable induction cookers are helping African households move away from charcoal and firewood, with carbon finance supporting the expansion of clean cooking
07 September,2026 01:38 PM IST | Kenya | APNational Nutrition Week 2026: Are you eating enough protein for breakfast?
From spotting hidden protein gaps to mastering quick grab-and-go options, learn how a balanced, protein-inclusive breakfast can transform your daily energy and snacking habits
06 September,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalScalp acupuncture may support motor recovery after spinal cord injury: Experts
Experts said the approach gives patients an opportunity to repeatedly practise movements affected by the injury, an important component of neurological rehabilitation
06 September,2026 12:35 PM IST | Mangaluru (Karnataka) | PTIThe scalp-first monsoon care protocol: Experts share easy and important tips
Discover expert monsoon scalp care tips from top dermatologists and salon directors. Learn how to target seasonal hair loss, choose the right scalp serums, and manage humidity-induced buildup
05 September,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalDelhi doctors remove 1.16-kg hairball from 20-year-old who ate hair for 11 years
The woman, a student, had been consuming strands of her own hair since she was around nine years old, a behaviour medically known as trichophagia, doctors said
04 September,2026 04:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTINutritionist Rujuta Diwekar suggests these three foods for a bad stomach
As the possibility of stomach ache arises, the city-based nutritionist suggests these everyday foods may help ease temporary stomach discomfort and support digestion
04 September,2026 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDelhi man makes full recovery after surviving six surgeries, rare skull bone TB
The patient was brought to the emergency department after suddenly losing consciousness due to a spontaneous brain haemorrhage that caused severe swelling inside the brain
03 September,2026 03:18 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPulmonologist 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.