French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus, requiring an artificial lung, as the cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases and three deat...
13 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus not known for rapid human transmission, spreads through rodents: ExpertsHantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship with Indian nationals have sparked concerns, but experts declare these infections are confined to ...
08 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: What is Andes strain? Symptoms, mortality rate, treatment, vaccines and all details you need to knowHantavirus Andes strain update: A deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths...
07 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone supportGoogle has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports An...
07 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Not chest pain, not breathing problems, but hair loss on a specific body part can predict your heart health says doctorHair growth on toes can indicate circulatory system health, according to Dr. Shraddhey Katiyar. Reduced hair may signal restricted blood fl...
06 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
How to know if your arteries are blocked: 4 non-invasive tests doctors recommend to spot hidden heart risks earlyHeart disease is a silent threat in India. Narrow arteries increase risk. Dr. Jeremy London suggests key tests for early detection. Regular...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature returns: Stunning update rolls out with iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1. How can you access it?Apple will introduce a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through an i...
17 Aug, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
US man says his Apple watch saved his life. Here’s what happenedCleveland man Ken Counihan recently said that his Apple watch detected abnormalities in his lungs.
20 Mar, 2023, 08.52 PM IST
Apple Watch Series 8, Watch SE 2022 go on sale in India: Check out specs and priceThe premium smartwatches were launched at Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event.
16 Sep, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Decoding pulse oximeters: Does it provide an accurate reading? Here's what you need to knowA pulse oximeter is a routine clinical monitor that's been in use in and out of hospital for years.
13 Jan, 2022, 08.15 PM IST
Decoding silent hypoxia in Covid patients: Blue lips, changing skin colour, sweating for no reasonThe sudden deaths were noticed in patients due to silent hypoxia that went unnoticed.
29 Dec, 2020, 08.19 PM IST
Apple Watch Series 6 review: Best health-focused smartwatchThe sensor array on the bottom of the Watch 6 is different compared to the Watch 5.
24 Oct, 2020, 11.20 AM IST
Smart watches become health toolsWith a growing focus on fitness, especially amid the pandemic, there has been strong growth in the adoption of premium, high-end smartwatch...
21 Oct, 2020, 10.59 AM IST
AAP to make oximeters available in 30,000 villages to help in COVID-19 fight: Kejriwal"Already received commitments for 30,000 oxymeters. Am overwhelmed. Will now set up 'oxygen jaanch kendra' in 30,000 villages. Commitments ...
16 Aug, 2020, 07.57 PM IST
No needles or chemicals: New MRI may be used to diagnose heart diseaseCurrently, the diagnostic tests available to measure blood flow to the heart require injection of radioactive chemicals.
31 May, 2019, 06.36 PM IST
Your smartwatch may help detect disease earlyThey are portable devices commonly used for measuring steps & physiological parameters, but have not been used to detect illness.
14 Jan, 2017, 09.29 AM IST
Organic electronics could lead to cheap, wearable sensorsResearchers are developing new cheap, flexible sensors that could be worn easily to accurately measure blood-oxygen levels.
13 Dec, 2014, 11.17 AM IST