In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
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The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
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Severed hand, charred bodies: Year after AI crash, forensic scientist recalls horrorA year after the AI-171 crash, forensic scientists worked tirelessly to identify victims. They sifted through biological samples and shatte...
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Hulk Hogan cause of death: Police close investigation nearly one year after wrestling legend's passingClearwater Police have officially closed their investigation into the July 2025 death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose real name was T...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
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Woman thought it was 'just acidity', kept vomiting after every meal for 8 months; doctors find twisted stomach in chestA 61-year-old woman endured eight months of severe pain, initially treated for acidity. Doctors eventually found a rare paraesophageal hiat...
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15 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, ice is also great and would suffice’Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, masterfully blended rural imagery with universal themes, earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes. The qu...
04 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
David Allan Coe dies at 86: What we know about the country music icon’s cause of death?David Allan Coe cause of death: Country music icon David Allan Coe, a pivotal figure in the outlaw country movement, has passed away at 86....
30 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Life broke her body, but love held her together: 'I was a stranger to my life, but my husband became my biggest strength'A woman's idyllic arranged marriage was shattered by a Stage 3 chronic kidney disease diagnosis. Despite relentless efforts and a devastati...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Robotic joint replacement surgery and insurance: The gap patients should know aboutRobotic surgery offers better outcomes for knee and hip pain patients. However, many Indians cannot access this advanced treatment due to i...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
BHU tragedy: Radhika Devi, 71-year-old, goes for spine tumour; doctors perform hip-replacement meant for Radhika Singh; woman diesIn a case of gross medical negligence at BHU Trauma Centre in Varanasi, a 71-year-old woman Radhika Devi was wrongly operated upon for hip ...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Did TikToker Rachel Tussey die due to complications from a 'Mommy Makeover' surgery? Here’s what we know about 47-year-old's sudden demiseA 47-year-old mother of three, Rachel Tussey, has died after undergoing a tummy tuck procedure, raising concerns about cosmetic surgery ris...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Bengaluru court asks hospital and doctors to pay Rs 5 lakh for leaving needle in woman's spineThe patient, 46-year-old Padmavathi, underwent severe abdominal pain, backache, and trauma for over six years until she had the needle remo...
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Kannada actress Chethana Raj died after liposuction. Know about fat embolism, pulmonary edema and other fatal risks of this surgeryBefore you decide to go under the knife, here are a few important details that are important to remember.
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Survival chances in patients after cancer surgery linked with post-operative hospital care, says studySurgery is an important part of treatment with 80 per cent of patients undergoing a procedure.
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