Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to launch a unified helpline, 112, for emergency responses. A functional syste...
28 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different waysImagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading...
20 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
He was once Rajinikanth’s biggest competitor. A tragic injury left him paralysed. Quit films to build a Rs 3,300 crore business empire. Then, he made a comeback after 12 yearsArvind Swamy, once a popular Tamil actor, left films for business, building a Rs 3,300 crore empire. After a severe accident and years of r...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
35-year-old man paralysed after eating rasgullas? Hyderabad neurologist explains what happenedA man suffered sudden paralysis in his limbs after eating rasgullas. This rare condition, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, was triggered by ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Her face was paralysed 2 months before marrying her school sweetheart. But what her partner said changed everything. ‘Did not have a dream wedding but got the man of my dreams.’A woman's life took an unexpected turn when she developed facial paralysis just two months before her wedding. Despite her insecurities, he...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Home nursing, oxygen, physio - health insurance covers only 60–180 days after hospitalisation; here’s how to plan the restHome nursing, physiotherapy, oxygen support—health insurance can cover these for 60-180 days after discharge, with conditions. The rest of ...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Sleep paralysis: When nightmares feel real- science, causes, and how to wake upSleep paralysis, a common yet frightening experience, affects about 20% of people, causing temporary immobility and vivid hallucinations du...
09 Jun, 2025, 06.03 AM IST
Teen girl walks into hospital expecting 4-day stay; walks out 2 years later after complete paralysis scareMegan's health deteriorated severely at 16, leading to paralysis and a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Doctors initial...
25 Apr, 2025, 10.32 PM IST
59-year-old man suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome dies in Pune, death toll in city hits eightA 59-year-old man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has passed away in Pune, marking the eighth death due to the rare neurologic...
12 Feb, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
Pune GBS cases: A 37-year-old man dies in Pune; toll touches 7A 37-year-old man diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome died in Pune, bringing the toll to seven. The condition, often triggered by bacter...
10 Feb, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
A new virus is spreading in the U.S that causes paralyzing illness; here are symptoms, cure, precautionsConcerns regarding acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a debilitating disease, are growing due to the spread of EV-D68, an unusual respiratory vi...
18 Sep, 2024, 07.57 PM IST
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know about the disorder declared a health emergency in PeruIn response to a notable surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases, Peruvian authorities have officially declared a 90-day nationwide sanitary...
10 Jul, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
Justin Bieber: What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition affecting the singer?"As you can see, this eye is not blinking," Bieber told his fans in a video on Instagram. "I can't smile on this side of my face. This nost...
15 Jun, 2022, 10.52 AM IST
Watch what you eat! Bacteria in undercooked chicken may lead to paralysisA common bacterium found in improperly cooked chicken can cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome - the leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysi...
12 Dec, 2016, 01.38 PM IST
- Bacterium in undercooked chicken causes paralysis: Study
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) US researchers have identified a bacterium, commonly found in undercooked chicken, that may cause Guillain-Barre Sy...
11 Dec, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
- Physiotherapy to help paralyzed lion cub walk again
Zoo authorities have initiated physiotherapy to make Akash, the one-year-old paralyzed lion cub walk again.
04 Jul, 2012, 10.47 PM IST