Health ministry issues advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies, restricts autism treatment to approved clinical trialsThe Union health ministry issued an advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies. Therapeutic use of stem cells for autism is restricte...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Health Ministry issues advisory clamping down on unregulated use of stem cell therapiesThe Union Health Ministry has tightened oversight of stem cell therapies, warning against their unregulated use and making clear that they ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Paralysed in a car crash, this US Army veteran rebuilt his life and graduated seven years later earning petroleum engineering degreeArmy veteran Rocky Fernandez earned his petroleum engineering degree seven years after a car crash. He overcame paralysis, hospital stays, ...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Titan Capital backs xStep, the Shark Tank India-featured neurotech startupFunding will scale xStep's non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people with cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multipl...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original findingJohns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous s...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.11 AM IST
NASA found astronauts can become up to 3% taller in space; their spines lengthen without Earth’s gravity, then compress again after landingAstronauts aboard the International Space Station actually grow taller due to the absence of gravity. This temporary height increase occurs...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
From Mary Kom to Jaismine, Chhote Lal Yadav's quiet craft earns him the DronacharyaChhote Lal Yadav received the Dronacharya Award for his unique coaching methods. He successfully extended MC Mary Kom's career and transfor...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight hits turbulence, passengers injured; flyer complains to DGCAA passenger filed a complaint with the DGCA after turbulence injured family members. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced ...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
DGCA probing Air India turbulence, data and voice recorders in custody: Civil Aviation Minister NaiduThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating severe turbulence on an Air India flight. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Gloria Estefan: “How can we expect something positive to come from all the negative that we… – Inspiring lessons on positivity, responsibility, hope, transformation and why you should be the change you wish to see in the world by the Cuban-American singer known for her deep insights on strength and resilienceQuote of the Day by Gloria Estefan: Gloria Estefan’s quote, “How can we expect something positive to come from all the negative that we put...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
‘My organs were just seizing up': Phil Collins reveals near-death battle after alcohol addictionPhil Collins faced a life-threatening health crisis due to alcohol addiction complications. His organs began shutting down during a hospita...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Raccoon Jimothy goes viral: Meet the oddly shaped viral Seattle raccoon with a spine deformity who has captured millions of hearts and become the internet's newest wildlife sensationRaccoon Jimothy: A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy became an internet sensation after a short video surfaced online. His unusual appearance, ...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.52 PM 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
- 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
Arthritis doesn't affect only the elderly! Watch out for these signsLifestyle and work influence the development of arthritis. Those who are in a sitting job can develop arthritis in spine early.
16 Aug, 2017, 01.42 PM IST
ISIS emir Baghdadi incapacitated by spinal injury?The world's most wanted terrorist, in his mid-40's, is being treated by two doctors who travel to his hideout from the group's stronghold o...
01 May, 2015, 08.57 PM IST