Transplant teams from PGIMER, Chandigarh, successfully retrieved and transplanted a liver, kidney, and pancreas from AIIMS Rishikesh under severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and freezing cold. The organs were allocated to patients across India, with the pancreas going to a 28-year-old diabetic woman
A study published in Science Advances reveals that burning firewood at home contributes about 22 pc of PM2.5 pollution during winter, causing around 8,600 premature deaths each year in the US. Researchers suggest transitioning to cleaner heating alternatives to reduce fine particulate matter and lower risks of cardiovascular diseases
Researchers at AIIMS Bhopal caution that parvovirus B19, a virus often causing mild symptoms like “slapped cheek” rash in children, can rarely lead to serious brain infections such as encephalitis. Analysing over 3,000 patients across 14 international studies, the virus was linked to severe neurological symptoms including seizures, confusion
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
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
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
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
What began as a normal postpartum recovery quickly turned into a medical puzzle involving these two rare conditions occurring simultaneously
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
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
By significantly reducing discovery timelines, the innovation addresses a critical gap in healthcare response, particularly during public health emergencies
Psychologists explain the brain’s neurochemical withdrawal once the holiday lights come down and how to bridge the emotional gap of routine and distance
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 | IANSPsychologists 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 AgarwalSustainable 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 GargThe 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 correspondentThe team made the breakthrough using living heart tissue samples collected from patients undergoing bypass surgery at Australia's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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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