He is just 32. No accident, no gym but spine damaged. AIIMS orthopaedic doctor warns about his small habit and early symptomsA young professional developed a severe spinal condition due to prolonged sitting. Dr. Dushyant, an AIIMS-trained specialist, highlighted t...
08 Dec, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
What is Chiari Malformation? The rare brain condition behind a medical mystery affecting four West Virginia sistersA West Virginia family faced a medical shock as four of their six daughters were diagnosed with Chiari malformation. The rare brain disorde...
27 Oct, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Israel to launch world's first human spinal cord transplant using patient’s own cellsIsrael is set to perform the world’s first spinal cord transplant using a patient’s own cells, marking a historic milestone in regenerative...
20 Aug, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
6 common mistakes that are wrecking your back without you even realizing itSpine experts reveal that seemingly harmless daily habits, such as slouching, improper lifting, and excessive device use, can lead to signi...
11 Jul, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
Delhi teen undergoes surgery after PUBG addiction leads to spinal damageA teenager underwent critical surgery in Delhi due to a severe spinal deformity and partial paralysis caused by excessive PUBG gaming. Spen...
01 May, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
Delhi HC rejects Roche's plea to block Natco Pharma on Risdiplam patentThe Delhi High Court denied Roche's request to temporarily restrain Natco Pharma from producing its spinal muscular atrophy drug, citing pu...
24 Mar, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
Saif doing 'very well', likely to be discharged from hospital in 2-3 days: DoctorsBollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, hospitalized after a knife attack at his home, is recovering well and is expected to be discharged in two to...
17 Jan, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
How Delhi doctors helped Austrian athlete walk again two years after paragliding accident in LadakhAustrian big mountain free rider and filmmaker Fabian Lentsch, who was paralyzed after a paragliding accident in India, has regained the ab...
03 Sep, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
Four tips to help you maintain spinal health and prevent back painSeveral reasons like sports injuries, excessive stress over flexible joints and congenital spinal problems can cause chronic back pain amon...
01 Nov, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
- Silk may be used to repair damaged spinal cords: study
Currently there is no cure for serious spinal cord trauma, in part because spinal nerves are unable to cross the scar tissue barrier and th...
27 Oct, 2017, 11.50 AM IST
- Researchers explore repairing spinal cords with silk
London, Oct 27 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that cleaned, sterilised silk from Asian wild silkworms had properties well suited to spi...
27 Oct, 2017, 05.17 AM IST
Are you struggling to sleep? It might indicate the risk of developing Alzheimer'sPeople who reported worse sleep quality had more biological markers for Alzheimer's disease.
07 Jul, 2017, 10.21 AM IST
- Improved mobility to people with damaged spinal cord
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Researchers have developed an electrode that is more durable and could allow for improved restoration of mobility a...
20 Feb, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
Opioids can make your pain worse, says studyThe researchers said that the recent escalation of opioid prescriptions in humans may be a contributor to chronic pain.
31 May, 2016, 02.20 PM IST
Meet Sergio Canavero, the neurosurgeon who will carry out first human head transplant next yearThere were several attempts at head transplants since 1954 but all were unsuccessful.
14 May, 2016, 07.44 AM IST
Stem cells created from hair to repair damaged nervesScientists have demonstrated that hair follicle can be a source of stem cells that may one day be used to repair damaged nerves.
10 Aug, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
Worms in veggies can hurt spineIf you thought eating green leafy vegetables and salads may be healthy, here's the bummer. If not washed or cooked properly, it can land yo...
16 Dec, 2014, 12.41 PM IST