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41% Delhi residents suffer from cancer-causing metal toxicity

Out of 165 patients, 68 patients were found positive for some kind of severe metal toxicity. Metals like aluminum, mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium were the most commonly found metals in these patients.

Nov 4, 2019

Bengaluru start-up Niramai to develop AI-based tool to detect river blindness disease early

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has funded Niramai to develop technology to detect river blindness disease early so that patients get timely medication before they develop vision disability.

Apr 10, 2019

Depressed techie jumps to death from 13th floor in Bengaluru IT park

The victim, Amlam Barman, was an employee of Mphasis, an IT company in Bagmane MTB Techpark in Mahadevapura, Bengaluru.

Feb 15, 2019

Robotic surgeries to begin from January at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital

The procedure reduces the duration of the operation and the chances of the risk of error as a surgeon only has to manoeuvre the robotic arms using a command centre with a 3D screen that looks like a computer.

Dec 23, 2018

FDA approves cannabis-based medicine for sale

Cannabis-based drugs help alleviate side-effects of cancer treatment: Study

Cannabis leaves have been found effective in alleviating pain and other symptoms in cancer patients post chemotherapy and radiotherapy, according to a study conducted by an autonomous body under the ministry of AYUSH.

Nov 25, 2018

180 million jobs for women at high risk globally; IMF urges closing gender gap in leadership positions

The global financial institution urged the world leadership to endow women with requisite skills, a close gender gap in leadership positions, bridge the digital divide and ease transition for workers.

Oct 9, 2018

Novel tool may improve quality of life for epilepsy patients

Researchers have developed a new tool that may help neurologists screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with epilepsy -- a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.

Sep 30, 2018

Big Boss Kannada winner Chandan Shetty lands in trouble after writing song on Marijuana

The rapper, Chandan Shetty, had composed a song titled Anthya in 2015. The song had become an instant hit with rap lovers and has gathered as many as 95.6 lakh views on Youtube so far.

Aug 28, 2018

FDA approves first cannabis-based epilepsy medicine for sale

A medication that treats two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy which contains cannabis has been approved for sale in the US.

Jun 26, 2018

Disney adds seizure warning to Incredibles 2 after outcry over flashing scenes

Interestingly, the first instalment of the film had opened in 2004 with $70.5 million, the second-largest opening at the time for an animated feature.

Jun 18, 2018

Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms to precautions, all you need to know

The Kerala government has sanctioned an emergency fund of Rs 20 lakh to the Kozhikode Medical College soon after the Nipah outbreak to keep the situation under control.

May 22, 2018

Man claims painkillers he took to treat an injury made him homosexual

Scott says that he is very happy with the change. "It's made me feel very open. It's liberating," he added.

Apr 17, 2018

Popular weight loss diet Keto can also boost your sex drive: Dietitian

The expert said that the diet might be good for women with the risk for hormonal imbalances, including those with infertility issues, or endometriosis.

Apr 17, 2018

Capgras: Syndrome makes people believe their loved ones being replaced by impostors

People with Capgras syndrome suffer from a delusion that can make them believe an animal, object, or even a home is an impostor.

Apr 8, 2018

Keto vs Atkins: Know the difference between the two low-carb diets

Before starting with Keto diet plan or Atkins diet plan, it is important to know the differences between the two popular low-carb diets.

Mar 25, 2018

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