The man from Hoshangabad (now Narmadapuram district) had been suffering from severe health complications for the past six months
The study, published in The Lancet, analysed hesitancy based on Covid-19 vaccine uptake and found that hesitancy against vaccines was rooted in concerns about their efficacy. While it reduced over time, it persists in some people
The experts urged elderly individuals and patients suffering from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, or bronchial asthma to take extra precautions during cold waves to protect their respiratory health
Adding half a serving of vegetables per day more could also lead to an extra year of life for people with the worst existing sleep, physical activity, and dietary habits, revealed the study that followed 60,000 people for eight long years
In two new global reports, the WHO flagged concerns that sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries
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
These conditions are not just associated with acne, irregular periods, and weight gain but more these days, the doctors highlight
08 January,2026 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUnion 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
07 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
07 January,2026 11:06 AM IST | New Delhi | PTISarkar’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
06 January,2026 11:19 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThis 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
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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
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 | IANS
The 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 | IANS
Early 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) | ANI
Data 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 | IANS
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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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