The Indian cricket team won a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While cheering for India, many fans also witnessed the impressive fitness levels of players such as Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. While their fitness routines are intense, Mumbai-based health experts, …
In an era of high-stress careers and constant digital connectivity, a good night’s sleep has become a luxury. This desperation has fuelled a massive surge in melatonin gummies — brightly coloured, sweet-tasting supplements marketed as a harmless, natural way to drift off. But Indian medical experts are sounding the alarm: melatonin is no simple vitamin; …
Science has always fascinated people around the world, and Indians have a rich history in the field because they have made some of the most important contributions in the field over the years. In fact, National Science Day, which is observed on February 28, marks the day one such Indian scientist and physicist, CV Raman, …
A 94-year-old patient suffering from repeated heart failure was successfully treated by Thane doctors with a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at the hospital. The patient was admitted under Dr Nitin Burkule, consultant – Interventional Cardiologist, at Jupiter Hospital. Due to severe narrowing of the heart valve, the patient had been hospitalised twice within a …
Last year, US President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between the fever reducer and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition. For nearly three months after that, new research found, Tylenol orders for pregnant women showing up in emergency …
In a rare but life-altering case, a young man who lost his hearing completely due to medication-induced damage has begun to regain sound and communication following a cochlear implant. This highlights the importance of early recognition and timely intervention in adult hearing loss. While cochlear implants are commonly associated with children born with hearing impairment, …
In a rare and highly complex cardiac procedure, Kolkata doctors have successfully implanted a permanent pacemaker in an elderly woman who had an artificial bicaval valve system, giving her a new lease of life. It is a highly specialised treatment used in patients suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation, a condition where a valve on the …
In a significant medical milestone, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have given a new lease of life to a woman who was suffering from a rare condition, creating possible challenges for pregnancy in the future. The doctors at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital have performed, what they say, is India’s first robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, in …
As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested in India were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx. The findings are based on the analysis of 200 Indian blood samples, aimed at understanding hidden chemical exposures, including …
Holi, more popularly called the festival of colours is a celebration of spirit, a vibrant explosion of joy that marks the arrival of spring. However, for your skin, the revelry can quickly devolve into a battlefield. While many powders are marketed under the organic or herbal, the reality on the ground is often far more …
