He had no Spanish knowledge but started speaking it perfectly after surgery. What is this rare, mysterious syndrome?A routine surgery led to an unusual medical episode when a US man woke up speaking fluent Spanish despite having almost no prior knowledge ...
08 Jan, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Apollo doctor warns even laughter can be dangerous: 9 times when it signals hidden brain and heart problemsA senior neurologist from Apollo Hospitals has warned that laughter, while usually healthy, can sometimes signal neurological or cardiac pr...
21 Nov, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Bengaluru sees 30% rise in brain tumour diagnoses; Doctors explain why cases are increasingBengaluru sees a rise in brain tumour cases. Doctors say this is due to better awareness and technology. More people recognize symptoms and...
09 Jun, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
Nepali influencer Bibek Pangeni death: Wife Srijana Subedi’s unwavering devotion has the internet in tearsBibek Pangeni, a social media influencer and PhD candidate, tragically passed away from a brain tumor. His wife, Srijana Subedi, provided u...
20 Dec, 2024, 09.41 PM IST
Nepali influencer Bibek Pangeni passes away after cancer battleBibek Pangeni, a social media influencer from Nepal and a PhD student at the University of Georgia, lost his battle with a brain tumour aft...
20 Dec, 2024, 12.54 PM IST
Celebrity Chef John Lawson paralyzed by rare brain tumor, unable to make a cup of teaA prominent chef, who had previously collaborated with Gordon Ramsay and the Beckhams, has revealed his devastating experience of being dia...
02 Oct, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
New study explores why brain cancer returnsThe team also found that lower-grade tumours often develop a new mutation that allows the cells to start dividing more rapidly, potentially...
23 Aug, 2022, 04.44 PM IST
What is the dancing eye syndrome and is it fatal?Here are some details about this ailment that affects toddlers.
21 Jun, 2022, 02.15 PM IST
Bruce Willis's diagnosis puts focus on aphasia; cognitive disorder patients may suffer from expressive or comprehensive pattern of communication challengesAphasia usually happens suddenly after a stroke or a head injury.
05 Apr, 2022, 07.09 PM IST
Stigma and missed moments, the mental health cost of living with epilepsyIn India, nearly 60 lakh people have epilepsy.
14 Feb, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
'The Wanted' frontman Tom Parker diagnosed with grade 4 brain tumourThe 32-year-old is currently undergoing treatment.
13 Oct, 2020, 08.49 AM IST
Meet the woman who is keeping your pets' memories alive on canvasFor artist Gumi Malhotra, the portraits, besides helping pet parents, is a way to heal herself of the loss of the many dogs she had.
27 Apr, 2017, 03.21 PM IST
- Cancer Protect Plan: A ray of light amidst the darkness
There are more than 100 types of cancers. Types of cancer are usually named for the organs or tissues where the cancer forms.
14 Mar, 2017, 11.35 AM IST
Brain tumour affects all age groups & gendersIn India, the situation is particularly grave since a large population is predominantly underprivileged & undereducated.
10 Jun, 2016, 12.26 PM IST
Cell phone radiations not carcinogens, says COAI campaign"We have been using X-ray radiations for over 115 years, and we still haven't established the relationship between cancer and radiation"
27 Jun, 2014, 09.26 PM IST
Rajasthan HC orders relocation of mobile towers from schools, hospitalsThe Rajasthan high court ordered the relocation of mobile towers from educational institutions, hospitals and playgrounds in the state with...
28 Nov, 2012, 09.38 AM IST
An utterly sane madnessFindings published in the latest issue of Neurone indicate that damage to the back part of the brain induces people to become more aware of...
16 Feb, 2010, 06.07 AM IST