In 1925, Soviet scientist Sergei Brukhonenko developed world's first heart-lung machine 'Autojector' - The remarkable milestone that changed the future of heart surgerySergei Brukhonenko's 1925 Autojector machine pioneered external blood circulation and oxygenation. This invention allowed surgeons to tempo...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Trinidad restaurateur Carveann David undergoes rare heart procedure in IndiaCarveann David, a woman from Trinidad, has successfully undergone advanced heart failure treatment in India, receiving a groundbreaking per...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Man chokes while having egg at restaurant. Bengaluru heart doctor shares how a life-saving technique by the man's friend saved himA Bengaluru heart doctor shares a video of how a man's life was saved by his friend performing the Heimlich maneuver. The incident occurred...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
At 67, Sanjay Dutt can now do 50 push-ups in one shot. A few years ago, he beat Stage 4 cancer. How he keeps himself fit, his diet and still keeps giving blockbustersBollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who was last seen in Dhurandhar 2 led by Ranveer Singh, celebrates his 67th birthday today, July 30. He battle...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
In 1999, Swedish doctor Anna BÃ¥genholm was trapped beneath river ice in Norway for 80 minutes, and her heart stopped; five months later, she returned to workAnna Bågenholm survived 80 minutes trapped in freezing water after a skiing accident. Her body temperature dropped to a record low of 13.7 ...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
India performs world's third highest number of organ transplants, yet demand outpaces supplyIndia's organ transplant situation is dire, with 3.9 lakh needed just in 2021, emphasizing the escalating demand. Unfortunately, only a fra...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca for next-gen cancer care modelAndhra Pradesh signed an MoU with AstraZeneca for an integrated precision oncology ecosystem. This initiative will integrate artificial int...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fightJohnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to resolve ovarian cancer claims. This settlement requires participation from at least ninety-five ...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Why some smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do: New study reveals direct evidenceNew research reveals how inherited genetics impact DNA damage from exposures. This study provides direct evidence explaining why cancer ris...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Non-smokers are not safe from lung cancer. Doctor says one ‘silent danger’ behind lung cancer is hiding in your kitchenUndoubtedly smoking can exponentially increase the risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer. However, a doctor revealed on X how it is not ...
26 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Does switching from gas stove to electric reduce gas pollution and help asthma patients? A study has shared some information.Does switching from gas stove to electric reduce gas pollution and help asthma patients? A study has shared some information.
25 Jul, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slideAstraZeneca's nerve drug Wainua unexpectedly failed a late-stage heart disease trial. This setback has caused investor concern and impacted...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Your pet's heavy breathing could be an emergency, don't ignore these warning signsYour pet's heavy breathing is not always harmless panting. It can be an early warning of heatstroke, heart disease, respiratory distress, a...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
At age 6, he woke up trapped inside a giant metal tube and spent the next 70 years in it. Meet Paul Alexander, who lived inside a 600-pound iron lungPaul Alexander was just six years old when polio left him unable to breathe on his own, forcing him to spend more than 70 years inside a 60...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST