India-born doctor, family dies in New York plane crashAn India-born doctor, Joy Saini, and her family tragically died in a plane crash in upstate New York. The crash occurred while they were en...
14 Apr, 2025, 07.05 PM IST
Is US staring at a ‘quad-demic’? Flu, COVID-19, RSV, norovirus surge nationwideThe United States is facing a surge in influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus, raising concerns about a potential ‘quad-demic’.
22 Jan, 2025, 07.07 PM IST
Actor Johnny Depp postpones Hollywood Vampires tour. See what happenedHollywood actor Johnny Depp has announced the postponement of the ‘Hollywood Vampires’ tour as he has been told to take a break after he su...
30 May, 2023, 02.41 AM IST
Doctors in Massachusetts save mother, son who nearly died after eating mushroomsA mother and son nearly had liver damage because of death cap mushrooms.
22 Oct, 2022, 10.08 PM IST
Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage-2 CTE when he died, say parentsDemaryius Thomas was suffering from stage-2 CTE, according to a brain diagnosis conducted by the Boston University CTE Center. The wide rec...
06 Jul, 2022, 11.39 AM IST
An aspirin a day isn't good for heart health. It can lead to internal bleeding, warn expertsMany elderlies take aspirin daily, and not always on doctor's recommendation.
23 May, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
Omicron can cause 'croup' - a common respiratory illness - in children, says new studyThe study found that some cases were surprisingly severe, and required hospitalisation.
16 Mar, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
Soaps vs sanitizers conundrum: What fights coronavirus betterThe hands must be thoroughly scrubbed, making sure that the back is not left out.
09 Mar, 2020, 11.13 AM IST
Disturbed sleep, back pain troubling you? Take up yoga for 3 months12 weeks of one-on-one PT with a therapist will also work wonders.
22 Nov, 2019, 06.04 PM IST
Perception of beauty: How selfies, Snapchat filters may lead to body dysmorphic disordersBody dysmorphic disorder is an excessive pre-occupation with a perceived flaw in appearance.
04 Aug, 2018, 05.29 PM IST
Living close to heavily-polluted areas may up risk of asthma in early childhoodLiving close to a major roadway and lifetime exposure to air pollutants is associated with lower lung function.
02 May, 2018, 07.43 PM IST
Medical industry needs stable environment: US-India Business CouncilGiven the unmet medical need in India, there are "grand possibilities" for greater FDI into India in the medical device sector, USIBC said ...
16 Aug, 2016, 08.46 PM IST
Boston Scientific launches first integrated facility in IndiaThe 1 lakh sq ft facility comprises research and development, training and commercial center, Boston Scientific said in a statement.
15 Jul, 2016, 02.00 PM IST
Government considering 'manufacturing centres' for rehabilitation of the disabledThe Ministry is considering setting up design and manufacturing centres in the country for the disabled, a statement quoting Ashutosh Sharm...
09 Feb, 2016, 03.30 PM IST
Long-term exposure to air pollution damages brainLong-term exposure to air pollution can cause damage to brain structure and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
25 Apr, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
Indian-American cardiologist wins prestigious Simon Dack AwardDr Sumeet Chugh, MD and associate director of Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, along with another researcher will receive the Simon Dack Award.
31 Mar, 2014, 03.40 PM IST
Boston bombing suspect moved to prison from hospitalThe lone surviving Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was today transferred from a hospital to a prison medical centre in Massachuset...
26 Apr, 2013, 06.14 PM IST