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Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The vir...17 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST- Deaf, mute and visually impaired Sarah Moin scores 98.7% in ISC Class 12 exams: Here's how Lucknow's 'Helen Keller' scripted her success story againSarah Moin, a Lucknow girl facing blindness, deafness, and muteness, achieved an outstanding 98.7% in her ISC Class 12 exams, topping Chris...03 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Have machine in the loop: It is time to flip the human-in-the-loop modelTwo stories highlight how AI can empower rather than replace humans. In one, a software engineer used tools like ChatGPT and AlphaFold, alo...26 Apr, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- She is healthy, walks 5 km daily but has a strange symptom while washing face. Could be a case of common vitamin deficiency, explains top doctorA woman's normal daytime walks hid a neurological clue. She lost balance in low light, revealing a sensory ataxia. This condition, often ca...21 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- This Uber ride between a blind passenger and deaf driver is winning the internet: Here’s whyA blind passenger and a deaf cab driver found a way to communicate without words. They used a phone to share information and ensure a smoot...07 Apr, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- How Flamingos Thrive on Microscopic Food Hidden in MudFlamingos possess a unique filtering system. Their specialized beaks and tongues extract tiny food particles from muddy water. This method ...02 Apr, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Fatigue, brain fog, tingling feet? Doctor warns it could be this Vitamin deficiencyVitamin B12 deficiency often presents with subtle neurological and systemic symptoms before anemia, including fatigue, tingling, and brain ...30 Mar, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Want to get rid of eyeglasses? Scientists find easy way to replace glasses for people with common eye conditionNew special eye drops show promise for presbyopia, an age-related vision issue. Argentinian experts developed these drops as an alternative...18 Sep, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
- New AI model holds promise for preventing blindnessResearchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have created a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of forecastin...14 Dec, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
- World Sight Day 2023: Significance, theme and self-care tips for good eyesightWorld Sight Day, observed on the second Thursday of October, this year aims to raise awareness about protecting vision at work. The Departm...12 Oct, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
- Hyderabad doctor diagnoses woman with vision loss from excessive smartphone usageDr Kumar said that she was referred to him by an eye doctor, in an attempt to rule out neurological causes. He further said that his patien...09 Feb, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
- 6 ways to combat diabetic retinopathy: Drink more water, meditate, exerciseFor diabetic patients taking proper care of the eyes is important as you age.19 Aug, 2022, 01.31 PM IST
- World Braille Day 2022: Screen-readers, customised apps, HR automation bring some hope to visually impairedAssistive technologies are helping those with vision impairment to equip themselves in a rapidly changing world.04 Jan, 2022, 05.13 PM IST
- NGO collaborates with a startup to come out with low-end prescription glassesIVI has collaborated with a young startup company, to undertake trial of innovative, low-end prescription eyeglasses, it said in a statemen...17 Apr, 2019, 02.42 PM IST
- Did you know that your vision actually keeps developing till your early 40s?The brain's vision-processing centre was previously thought to mature and stabilise in the first few years of life.30 May, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
- New app warns visually impaired people of obstaclesResearchers have developed a new smartphone app that warns people with vision impairment of obstacles in their way to help them navigate be...25 May, 2014, 01.58 PM IST
- HC seeks Delhi University's response on PIL against its 4-yr UG programmeIssuing notice to the university, a bench of Chief Justice D Murugesan and Justice Jayant Nath asked the university to filed an affidavit b...08 May, 2013, 04.37 PM IST
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