A detailed cardiac evaluation revealed not only a significant VSD—an abnormal opening in the heart’s ventricular septum—but also raised suspicions of a rare condition involving the coronary arteries
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms such as wheezing
The findings clarify that side effects of cancer treatments may be linked to a specific protein's critical role in cellular energy production
A study showed that low but regular intake of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and trans fatty acids (TFAs) can increase the risk of diseases
Doctors say vaping has several health implications, including issues like coughing, dry throat, shortness of breath, or headaches. It significantly affects lung and heart health
The experts say about 30–40 per cent of patients visiting the OPD during this time come with fever-related complaints. They advise paying attention to persistent fever during the monsoon season
Two-thirds of the more than 15 million projected cases of gastric cancer could be concentrated in Asia, followed by the Americas and Africa
Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi and usually spreads through contaminated food and water
A C-section delivery of a child involves making a surgical cut in the mother's abdomen and uterus. The need for delivering via a C-section can be planned or arise as an emergency during labour
Higher body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The study unravels how the risk differs among women with and without cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes
It showed that Covid vaccination was not responsible for sudden and unexplained deaths seen among young and healthy individuals
The study aimed to determine and compare the prevalence and risk factors associated with mental health illness among urban and rural adolescents in Puducherry
It showed that Covid vaccination was not responsible for sudden and unexplained deaths seen among young and healthy individuals
07 July,2025 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe study aimed to determine and compare the prevalence and risk factors associated with mental health illness among urban and rural adolescents in Puducherry
06 July,2025 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe study showed that psychological distress increased for both women and men during the pandemic, with women experiencing a greater rise
06 July,2025 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe AI system, known as Multimodal AI for Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk Stratification (MAARS), integrates cardiac MRI images with a wide range of patient health records to detect hidden warning signs, offering a new level of precision in cardiovascular risk prediction
05 July,2025 11:41 AM IST | New York | IANSSulphur dioxide is a toxic air pollutant commonly released from vehicles and industrial emissions, and even minute exposure can cause serious health issues and long-term lung damage. It is hard to detect before it has an adverse effect on health
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Ageing has become a social crime. The pressure, especially on women above 40, to look like an ageless beauty has never been so severe and dangerous, with unchecked and unregulated use of anti-ageing drugs and treatments. Here’s how this can impact one’s health (Story by Akshita Maheshwari, Arpika Bhosale, Tanisha Banerjee; Pics: iStock)
The results show that childhood cancer survivors had a lower risk of contracting Covid but were 58 per cent more likely to develop severe disease if they did become infected
05 July,2025 09:49 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, revealed a tiny genetic difference in an immune protein called Fas Ligand (FasL) between humans and non-human primates
05 July,2025 09:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Left-handed individuals make up about 10 per cent of the global population and are frequently perceived as more creative, the researchers claim
04 July,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The findings suggest that gestational diabetes is a marker of pre-pregnancy cardiovascular health
04 July,2025 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai | 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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