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 …
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as the doctors have identified a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region. During the research, the institute`s doctors have found a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region, which is situated behind the nose …
Mizoram has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in India, with Aizawl district reporting an age-adjusted incidence rate of 269.4 per one lakh men, health officials said on Sunday. A senior Health and Family Welfare Department official said stomach and lung cancers are the leading causes of cancer in the state, largely driven …
For the average Indian woman crossing 45 years of age, the subtle changes in her body are often dismissed as the inevitable ageing. But what is frequently labelled as a slowing metabolism is actually a high-stakes biological disappearing act. As estrogen levels retreat during perimenopause, the very muscle that anchors a woman’s strength and metabolic …
Mumbaikars love their South Indian food and don’t think twice about enjoying delicacies such as dosa, idli and medu vada among other dishes because it is not only quick to eat, but also filling and ideal for life on the move. While the city has boasted of Matunga which houses some of the most popular …
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing blood sugar levels. A drug that …
The outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimer`s disease long before irreversible brain damage occurs, and a routine eye exam may thus potentially help with an early diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition, according to a new study. "The eyes are indeed a window …
