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Liver-related problems are on the rise in youngsters aged 23-35

Liver-related problems are on the rise in youngsters aged 23-35

Various conditions such as alcohol-related liver disease, fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis are causing liver damage are adding to this trend, share experts

26 July,2024 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘No treatment is currently available for Chandipura virus’

Mid-Day Premium ‘No treatment is currently available for Chandipura virus’

As suspected and confirmed cases of Chandipura virus increase in Gujarat and reach neighbouring states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, mid-day.com speaks to Mumbai doctors to understand its symptoms, effects and preventative measures

26 July,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
No amount of drinking alcohol is safe: Study debunks previous research

No amount of drinking alcohol is safe: Study debunks previous research

The conventional wisdom that a daily glass of wine is beneficial for health is based on years of flawed scientific research, revealed a study on Thursday

25 July,2024 05:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Your kneecap shape can signal osteoarthritis risk: Study

Your kneecap shape can signal osteoarthritis risk: Study

If the early onset of these changes can be confirmed, kneecap shape could potentially be integrated into disease prevention models, aiding in the early identification of individuals at higher risk for knee osteoarthritis

24 July,2024 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rajasthan issues Nipah Virus alert after 14-year-old succumbs to virus in Kerala

Rajasthan issues Nipah Virus alert after 14-year-old succumbs to virus in Kerala

Days after a 14-year-old boy succumbed to Nipah virus in Kerala, an alert for the deadly disease has been issued in Rajasthan, the officials said on Monday

23 July,2024 04:13 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai doctors revive premature baby born at 25 weeks

Mumbai doctors revive premature baby born at 25 weeks

In a rare case, Mumbai-based doctors were able to revive a premature baby born at 25 weeks, weighing 800 grams

22 July,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vector control, hygiene & awareness key to combat Chandipura virus: Experts

Vector control, hygiene & awareness key to combat Chandipura virus: Experts

Experts have said that vector control, hygiene and awareness are the key measures against the Chandipura virus and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

22 July,2024 04:54 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Proper sleep essential to improve brain function, say experts

Proper sleep essential to improve brain function, say experts

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day

22 July,2024 02:51 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Lesser smartphone use and more brain exercises may help reduce dementia

Lesser smartphone use and more brain exercises may help reduce dementia

People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains through simple daily habits instead of just relying on smartphones and Googling

22 July,2024 11:36 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Cold facts about skin icing: Just a fad or here to stay?

Mid-Day Premium Cold facts about skin icing: Just a fad or here to stay?

Proponents of this chilly skincare swear by its benefits. But how real are these claims and does skin icing truly deserve a spot in your daily skincare routine? Experts debunk myths

22 July,2024 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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