An aspiring Paralympic archer with multiple sclerosis has regained the ability to walk after 20 years following a structured Precision Ayurveda programme. She arrived at the Apollo AyurVAID Hospital earlier this year with over twenty years of near-complete dependence on a wheelchair
A genetic study in mice shows how stress during pregnancy can alter immune signalling in the foetal brain, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental abnormalities. In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain
A new international study shows that simple at-home finger-prick blood tests can accurately detect key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, offering a cost-effective and accessible alternative to traditional invasive methods
India’s first government-run AI clinic at GIMS, Greater Noida, will use artificial intelligence and genetic screening to improve early disease detection, diagnostics and treatment in the public health system. The clinic will reportedly perform genetic screening using AI, which can help in faster detection of diseases such as cancer, heart disease
Among other cities, Delhi recorded a 134 per cent year-on-year increase in air purifier searches, with November 2025 volumes six times higher than October 2025
These conditions are not just associated with acne, irregular periods, and weight gain but more these days, the doctors highlight
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lost 46 kg post-Covid through strict discipline, daily pranayama, exercise and mindful eating. Despite a hectic schedule, he prioritised health, calling it life-changing. His journey highlights consistency, organic living and self-care as the foundation of lasting success
The man was admitted in a critical condition with uncontrolled internal bleeding and was suffering from a ruptured thoracic abdominal aorta, according to a statement. The procedure was performed at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, and involved open bypass surgery combined with minimally invasive endovascular stent grafting to seal
Sarkar’s journey of courage began three years ago when her husband was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and required a liver transplant. As the only suitable donor available at the time, she donated a part of her liver to save his life but it did not end there for her
This type of injury has an extremely high death rate, with more than 6 per cent of patients not surviving, and many others suffering sudden paralysis or instant cardiac arrest due to spinal cord compression
Our findings show that diabetes alters how the heart produces energy, maintains its structure under stress, and contracts to pump blood
The team studied a total of 3,79,944 participants without cardiovascular disease at baseline, including 65,047 individuals with cancer
Our findings show that diabetes alters how the heart produces energy, maintains its structure under stress, and contracts to pump blood
06 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe team studied a total of 3,79,944 participants without cardiovascular disease at baseline, including 65,047 individuals with cancer
06 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSEarly results in human intestinal cells suggest the approach could one day improve gut health in older adults and cancer patients
05 January,2026 10:46 AM IST | Washington DC (USA) | ANIData from the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) clearly indicate that India faces one of the widest treatment gaps in the world, with over 85 per cent of people suffering from common mental disorders not seeking or receiving treatment
04 January,2026 10:48 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe study by researchers at Newcastle University showed that short and intense exercise activity can trigger rapid molecular changes in the bloodstream, shutting down bowel cancer growth and speeding up DNA damage repair
04 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
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
Studies have shown that fast food consumption is associated with "all-cause mortality," meaning a higher overall risk of dying early
04 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Climate change, ageing water infrastructure, and gaps in monitoring and detection are making the dangerous group of pathogens lurk freely in water and the environment, warned the team of environmental and public health scientists
04 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
China is projected to generate the most yearly greenhouse gas emissions from wearable healthcare electronics in 2050, followed by India. The analysis is published in the journal Nature
02 January,2026 03:50 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The future of your health and care is getting more important now than ever before. As the new year begins, Mumbai’s health experts highlight emerging priorities—from preventive care to mental health—while warning of worsening pollution-linked health trends
02 January,2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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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.
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