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Mumbai doctors give 120 kg woman new lease of life with timely spine surgery

Mumbai doctors give 120 kg woman new lease of life with timely spine surgery

The 45-year-old woman, originally from India and currently living in Germany, returned home for her annual visit and developed sudden, severe back pain soon after arrival. The pain intensified to the point that she could barely stand or walk

Delhi docs remove 19.9 kg tumour from woman suffering from colon cancer

Munmun, hailing from Durgapur, West Bengal, came to the hospital in July 2024 a larger-than normal belly, before she was diagnosed with the cancer

25 January,2026 12:47 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Childhood vaccines do not raise risk of epilepsy: Study

The study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, showed that the aluminum used as vaccine adjuvants also does not increase the risk of the neurological condition

25 January,2026 12:46 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Kolkata: Docs give hope to elderly man on the verge of leg amputation

The patient was a chronic smoker, had been diagnosed with PAD nearly a year ago and was initially advised angioplasty with possible stenting, but it turned worse

23 January,2026 03:28 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

Pune woman survives rare double condition, docs discover abdominal tumour and TB

What began as a normal postpartum recovery quickly turned into a medical puzzle involving these two rare conditions occurring simultaneously

23 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai doctors observe rising number and complexity of fractures among elderly

Fracture numbers and complexity are steadily rising among senior citizens, driven by longer life expectancy, weak bones, and delayed medical care, making timely treatment more important than ever

23 January,2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Researchers develop new technology to scan skin, reveal signs of heart disease

The technology called Fast-RSOM skin scan can detect tiny changes in blood vessels, oxygen levels, and tissue composition that are invisible to traditional imaging

23 January,2026 12:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

New indigenous antibody discovery platform to transform diagnostics in India

By significantly reducing discovery timelines, the innovation addresses a critical gap in healthcare response, particularly during public health emergencies

23 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Roorkee | IANS

Here's how you can navigate the post-holiday dopamine crash

Psychologists explain the brain’s neurochemical withdrawal once the holiday lights come down and how to bridge the emotional gap of routine and distance

23 January,2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Why Your Restaurant Needs Sustainable Soup Bowls To Go

Sustainable soup bowls to go prevent leaks, retain heat, reduce waste, and help restaurants meet customer and regulatory expectations

22 January,2026 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies | Aarav Garg

Male teen, who lost his hands in tragic farm accident, gets new lease of life

The recipient, 18-year-old Priyank Aghera, the son of a farmer from Rajkot in Gujarat, had lost both hands in a tragic farm accident in January 2024 while assisting his father during cotton harvesting, and was waiting for a miracle since then

21 January,2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Human heart can regrow muscle cells after a heart attack, says new research

The team made the breakthrough using living heart tissue samples collected from patients undergoing bypass surgery at Australia's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

21 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Male teen, who lost his hands in tragic farm accident, gets new lease of life

Male teen, who lost his hands in tragic farm accident, gets new lease of life

The recipient, 18-year-old Priyank Aghera, the son of a farmer from Rajkot in Gujarat, had lost both hands in a tragic farm accident in January 2024 while assisting his father during cotton harvesting, and was waiting for a miracle since then

21 January,2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Human heart can regrow muscle cells after a heart attack, says new research

Human heart can regrow muscle cells after a heart attack, says new research

The team made the breakthrough using living heart tissue samples collected from patients undergoing bypass surgery at Australia's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

21 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai docs give two-year-old child new lease of life with complex liver surgery

Mumbai docs give two-year-old child new lease of life with complex liver surgery

The cheerful and lively child was diagnosed with an advanced liver cancer involving major blood vessels in and around the liver

20 January,2026 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Smartphones are fueling youth mental health crisis'

'Smartphones are fueling youth mental health crisis'

Parents are increasingly alarmed by the amount of time children spend on screens and the nature of the content they consume, said Senator Ted Cruz, during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing

20 January,2026 11:14 AM IST | Washington | IANS
New study says Hyaluronic acid may help improve gynaecological cancer treatment

New study says Hyaluronic acid may help improve gynaecological cancer treatment

The gel, which is already approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in prostate cancer radiation treatment, may prove to a path-breaking in the treatment

19 January,2026 04:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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
Mumbai docs say lifestyle habits are triggering 50 per cent surge in skin health

Mumbai docs say lifestyle habits are triggering 50 per cent surge in skin health

Late nights, long working hours, and constant digital engagement prevent the skin from healing effectively, making common skin issues harder to treat and more likely to recur

19 January,2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Here's how you can fix your sleep schedule after late nights

Here's how you can fix your sleep schedule after late nights

Tired of feeling foggy after a weekend out? Experts reveal how light, temperature, and food timing can be used to "reset" your brain's master clock

19 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake:  IIT Kanpur

Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake: IIT Kanpur

The study finds that alcohol prohibition enacted under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, by the Nitish Kumar-led government, significantly increased caloric, protein, and fat intake from healthy food sources such as pulses, dairy products, and nut-based oils

18 January,2026 10:00 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Father donates liver giving new lease of life to one-year-old Uzbek baby

Father donates liver giving new lease of life to one-year-old Uzbek baby

The timely intervention helped save the baby's life after months of worsening illness, after he was misdiagnosed with biliary atresia

18 January,2026 12:01 PM 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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