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Ten-month-old infant becomes Kerala's youngest organ donor

Ten-month-old infant becomes Kerala's youngest organ donor

Alin Sherin Abraham, hailing from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district, was declared brain dead following a tragic road accident

Over 32,000 cancer cases reported in recent years in Jammu and Kashmir

Replying to an unstarred question by PDP legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para in the Assembly, health minister Sakeena said 25,621 cases were registered in Kashmir division (2022â¿¿2024), while 6,804 cases were reported from Jammu division (2023-2025)

13 February,2026 02:47 PM IST | Jammu | PTI

IIT Guwahati develops low-cost system to remove 99 pct arsenic from groundwater

The electrocoagulation system has demonstrated the ability to remove contaminants within a few minutes, making it suitable for use in regions with limited access to complex water treatment infrastructure

13 February,2026 02:04 PM IST | Guwahati | ANI

Scientists find clue to human brain evolution in finger length: Study

High values of 2D:4D in males have been found to be related to elevated rates of heart problems, poor sperm counts and predisposition to schizophrenia.

11 February,2026 09:37 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Delhi doctors observe rising number of gallbladder cancer cases among women

Often mistaken for common digestive issues, early symptoms such as acidity, bloating, nausea, or gastric pain are frequently ignored or treated with over-the-counter antacids

07 February,2026 09:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

AI-powered digital stethoscopes show promise in bridging screening gaps: Study

The promising development comes at a time when despite advancements in screening and diagnostic tools, an estimated 2.7 million people with TB were missed by current screening programmes, as per data from the World Health Organization (WHO)

06 February,2026 08:07 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study

The study, published in the journal Communications Medicine, found no statistically significant difference between vaccinated and unvaccinated women in childbirths and miscarriages

06 February,2026 12:06 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access

The fingerstick test can help overcome delays caused by laboratory-based testing, according to a statement from the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales in Australia

05 February,2026 10:30 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

IIT-B researchers develops simpler method to recover T-cells for cancer therapy

These cells, grown outside the body, must be collected gently so that they remain alive and functional when returned to the patient. Finding safe and efficient ways to grow T-cells and retrieve them is therefore an important part of making these therapies work

05 February,2026 10:08 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Delhi doctors remove two-inch-long metal spring from 14-month-old's food pipe

The child, a resident of Yamunanagar, was brought to the hospital after suffering from continuous vomiting for about a week and not eating for two days

05 February,2026 10:03 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

The new vaccine offers a potential breakthrough against a disease whose fatality rate is estimated to be between 40 per cent and 75 per cent

05 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Australian scientists uncover how lung cancer cells can predict treatment

The next step is to develop targeted treatments, such as with metabolic inhibitors, to make immunotherapy more effective, and eventually enable precision medicine tailored to each patient's tumour, with plans to extend the approach to other cancers, the researchers said

04 February,2026 03:18 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

The new vaccine offers a potential breakthrough against a disease whose fatality rate is estimated to be between 40 per cent and 75 per cent

05 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Australian scientists uncover how lung cancer cells can predict treatment

Australian scientists uncover how lung cancer cells can predict treatment

The next step is to develop targeted treatments, such as with metabolic inhibitors, to make immunotherapy more effective, and eventually enable precision medicine tailored to each patient's tumour, with plans to extend the approach to other cancers, the researchers said

04 February,2026 03:18 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World Cancer Day 2026: 7.1 million cases worldwide preventable, says WHO

World Cancer Day 2026: 7.1 million cases worldwide preventable, says WHO

The study, released on World Cancer Day on February 4, identified tobacco as the leading preventable cause of cancer globally, responsible for 15 per cent of all new cancer cases

04 February,2026 03:00 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World Cancer Day 2026: Long-term care increasing financial burden in India

World Cancer Day 2026: Long-term care increasing financial burden in India

Based on observed claims experience, health coverage adequacy is emerging as a critical gap, with the analysis indicating that a minimum sum insured of Rs 15-25 lakh is increasingly required to adequately cover comprehensive cancer treatment

04 February,2026 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
TN records over 1 lakh new cancer cases in one year for first time; Chennai tops

TN records over 1 lakh new cancer cases in one year for first time; Chennai tops

Chennai continues to carry the heaviest caseload, reporting 8,505 new cases this year. Kancheepuram followed with 7,295 cases and Vellore with 6,525

04 February,2026 11:30 AM IST | Chennai | IANS

IN PHOTOS: Follow these 5 easy winter health tips in Mumbai to boost immunity

Mumbai is experiencing chilly weather and while that makes many happy, there is a possibility that you may ignore the nutrition needs of your body that change during this time of the year. Mumbai health experts share easy tips to follow this season

15 December,2025 11:44 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Geriatric care a national imperative for India’s ageing population, say experts

Geriatric care a national imperative for India’s ageing population, say experts

Speaking at an event held in the national capital, the health experts also discussed the growing challenges confronting the country’s elderly population and the urgent need for more responsive and inclusive approaches to geriatric care

03 February,2026 03:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 mn additional deaths by 2030 in 93 countries

Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 mn additional deaths by 2030 in 93 countries

These findings are a warning of the profound moral cost of the zero-sum approach many political leaders are taking -- and they are an urgent call to action to all of us to prevent this human suffering

03 February,2026 12:04 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Mumbai doctors give renewed hope to woman suffering from drooping eyelid

Mumbai doctors give renewed hope to woman suffering from drooping eyelid

The patient from Navi Mumbai presented with drooping of her left eyelid (ptosis) that had persisted for several months. With a prior diagnosis of hyperthyroidism already complicating her plans for pregnancy

03 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Union Budget: Healthcare sector calls for digital push

Union Budget: Healthcare sector calls for digital push

Beyond infrastructure, the industry is seeking stronger public-private collaborations to address the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses

01 February,2026 09:42 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Pulmonologist on the dangerous impact of Air Pollution in Mumbai

    Pulmonologist 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.

    31 January,2025 01:55 PM IST
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