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Mumbai doctors treat student with multiple sclerosis through cell-based therapy

Mumbai doctors treat student with multiple sclerosis through cell-based therapy

Carried into the hospital on his father’s back, the patient walked out on his feet after undergoing stem cell therapy

Breaking free from the New Year's resolution trap

Mental health experts explore the pressure to make drastic changes in the new year and how it can negatively impact mental health. They also share alternative, more sustainable approaches to self-improvement

09 January,2025 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

New FOGSI president unveils initiatives to transform women’s healthcare in India

Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar, an infertility specialist, endoscopic surgeon and gynaecologist, was formally installed as the 63rd President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India

09 January,2025 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Study decodes how dementia diagnosis at different ages affects life expectancy

About 10 million people worldwide receive a diagnosis of dementia every year, but survival estimates vary widely

09 January,2025 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Here are celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar’s four principles of eating right

These are essential tips on eating the right way and staying fit from the celebrity nutritionist’s audiobook ‘Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight’ on Audible

08 January,2025 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Drink coffee during morning hours to get good heart health: Research

Dr Lu Qi, calling for further studies to validate the findings, said, "A possible explanation is that consuming coffee in the afternoon or evening may disrupt circadian rhythms and levels of hormones such as melatonin. This, in turn, leads to changes in cardiovascular risk factors such as inflammation and blood pressure"

08 January,2025 03:49 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

With 96,187 units sold in 2024, city remains largest residential market in India

The residential sales mark a 13-year high with an 11 per cent growth. In H2 2024 alone, 48,928 units were sold, reflecting a 6 per cent YoY increase

07 January,2025 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Soumya Swaminathan: 'Don't jump at detection of every pathogen'

The former WHO chief scientist said rather than jump at detection of every pathogen, we should all take normal precautions when we have a cold: wear a mask, wash hands, avoid crowds, consult a doctor in case of severe symptoms

07 January,2025 10:15 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

'HMPV isn't new, majority Indian population immune to it,' say experts

On Monday, health officials in the country reported three cases of HMPV -- babies aged three- and eight-month-old from Bengaluru (Karnataka) and a two-year-old child in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad

06 January,2025 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Kolkata docs treat elderly patient with extremely rare type of viral disease

While it usually happens on one side of the body, in this case, it manifested bilaterally, which is extremely rare. The lesions formed on both sides of the face, including around the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which is highly unusual in someone in relatively healthy condition

06 January,2025 03:07 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai doctors help Sangli girl survive rare paediatric pancreatic complication

The girl was found to have pancreatitis due to her genetic disposition. Consequently, she developed a pancreatic pseudocyst which led to an aneurysm in the gastroduodenal artery (GDA), that ultimately ruptured, and resulted in acute pain.

06 January,2025 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

HMPV outbreak in China: A few FAQs answered; here's all you need to know

HMPV presents flu-like symptoms like cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath

06 January,2025 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai doctors help Sangli girl survive rare paediatric pancreatic complication

Mumbai doctors help Sangli girl survive rare paediatric pancreatic complication

The girl was found to have pancreatitis due to her genetic disposition. Consequently, she developed a pancreatic pseudocyst which led to an aneurysm in the gastroduodenal artery (GDA), that ultimately ruptured, and resulted in acute pain.

06 January,2025 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV outbreak in China: A few FAQs answered; here's all you need to know

HMPV outbreak in China: A few FAQs answered; here's all you need to know

HMPV presents flu-like symptoms like cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath

06 January,2025 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Not heart or diabetes, Indians looked for help with gut health in 2024: Report

Not heart or diabetes, Indians looked for help with gut health in 2024: Report

With digestive health also a growing concern, many turned to gastroenterologists for support, highlighting the rising awareness around the importance of gut health, apart from paediatrics and dermatology

06 January,2025 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Want to stay healthy in 2025? Here are 6 easy tips to follow this year

Want to stay healthy in 2025? Here are 6 easy tips to follow this year

Dr Ajit Menon, consultant,, cardiac sciences at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital says to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, it's essential to focus on moderation in all aspects of life, from diet to exercise and sleep

06 January,2025 11:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

The government said it is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and the World Health Organisation

05 January,2025 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

PHOTOS: 5 things that you can't find in milk; how you can get it from other food

Every year, National Milk Day is observed on November 26 in India to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, who is regarded as the 'Father of the Milk Revolution' because of how he revolutionised India's dairy industry. While the benefits of milk are known, Pratiksha Kadam, consultant, dietitian at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Navi Mumbai highlights what you can't find it and how you can get it from other food sources

26 November,2024 01:21 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Winter can raise risk of prostate problems in men over 60, says expert

Winter can raise risk of prostate problems in men over 60, says expert

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate gland enlargement, is a common condition that older men can suffer from during the winter months

05 January,2025 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai

A quarter of Indian population can access stroke centre within an hour: Study

A quarter of Indian population can access stroke centre within an hour: Study

The research, published in the International Journal of Stroke, also estimated that there is less than one ischaemic stroke centre per million population

04 January,2025 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

HMPV not killer like Covid, can cause lung infection in some: IMA expert

HMPV not killer like Covid, can cause lung infection in some: IMA expert

HMPV is not a virus that causes severe pneumonia or causes deaths like Covid did in the first part of the pandemic, according to the expert

04 January,2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Winter superfoods to boost immunity

Winter superfoods to boost immunity

Nutrition experts outline common health concerns, key nutrients, seasonal superfoods, and bust myths to help you stay healthy this winter

04 January,2025 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Inside Access to Yash Birla’s home gym, fitness secrets and workout routine

    Inside Access to Yash Birla’s home gym, fitness secrets and workout routine

    Have you ever wondered what goes into making the body of the fitness guru who also happens to be heading a business conglomerate? Or if getting a sculpted body is possible on a purely vegetarian diet? In this episode of Inside Access, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor gets an Inside access to Entrepreneur and Fitness enthusiast Yash Birla's fitness routine. Mr. Yash Birla gives a peek into his favourite and not-so-favorite gym machines, spills the beans on his fitness secrets, workout routine, the newly constructed MMA ring and his pure veg diet regime. Watch the video to learn the secrets behind his sculpted body.

    01 August,2024 01:27 PM IST
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