ICMR's new dietary guidelines advise against protein supplements
Protein supplements, which come with added sugars and additives, may harm the kidneys and bones and are not required for healthy people, said experts on Tuesday
14 May,2024 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMiracle surgery averts tongue and voice loss for a 32-year-old woman
PremiumUpon arriving in Mumbai, Shahnaz Fatima (32) was diagnosed with carcinoma (tongue cancer), which entails the threat of tongue amputation and losing one's voice forever. Doctors take us through a life-changing surgery which restored her voice, prevented tongue loss
14 May,2024 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi1 in every 3 urban kids in India will suffer from myopia by 2030: Health experts
By 2050, one out of every two kids will be suffering from the condition, according to projections by Agarwals Eye Hospital
14 May,2024 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai doctor helps pregnant woman with Type 1 diabetes deliver healthy baby
While T1DM is a lifelong condition, pregnancy introduces additional challenges in managing blood sugar levels effectively. Women with T1DM may face increased difficulty in regulating glucose levels due to hormonal changes and increased insulin resistance during pregnancy
14 May,2024 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian doctors remove muskmelon-sized adrenal tumour via robotic surgery
Interestingly, the patient, Ajit Kumar Verma, showed no symptoms, and his tumour -- Adrenal Incidentaloma measuring 12x11.5 x 8 cm -- was detected incidentally during a routine ultrasound at Fortis Hospital Noida
14 May,2024 11:57 AM IST | Noida | IANSObese people with body dysmorphia hide behind WhatsApp profile pictures: Study
People with body dysmorphic disorder feel dissatisfied with their physical appearance and may experience shame or anxiety about their bodies. Those obese and with the disorder believe they are heavier than they actually are
14 May,2024 11:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSMumbai neurosurgeon's bold approach saves patient from tumour in nasal cavity
The patient initially presented with persistent headaches, nosebleeds, and bulging eyes—a distressing combination of symptoms that signalled a severe underlying condition
13 May,2024 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaryana: 18-year-old girl gives new lease of life to four; parents donate organs
The girl was declared brain-dead at Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, on Saturday after she met with an accident on April 29
13 May,2024 05:55 PM IST | Chandigarh | IANSDoctors give new lease of life to 50-year-old woman with rare appendix cancer
The woman was presented at MASSH Super Specialty Hospital, with symptoms of right lower abdominal pain and nausea that persisted for 15 days. It is so uncommon and occurs in only 0.07-0.63 per cent of all appendectomy cases
13 May,2024 05:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSCases of skin diseases spike as temperature soars in Mumbai
There is a 40 per cent rise in skin diseases from April due to soaring temperatures. People from all age groups are complaining of sweat boils, fungal diseases, psoriasis and eczema flare-ups, rashes, acne, itching and burning of the skin
13 May,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHow smoking raises premature menopause risk in women?
"Smokers are 35 per cent more likely to break a hip after menopause than non-smokers. Former smokers have a 15 per cent greater risk of hip fracture. How long you smoked will affect your risk of fracture more than how much you smoked," said Sophia Rodrigues, Consultant - OBG, Manipal Hospital, Goa
13 May,2024 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'
Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children
13 May,2024 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviHealth insurance denied for autistic son, mother sheds light on systemic issue
PremiumOm, a Bengaluru-based autistic child was denied health cover for his pneumonia treatment owing to his developmental condition. His case sheds light on how Indian insurance companies are breaching IRDAI regulations by refusing coverage or denying claims of individuals living with neurodivergent conditions
13 May,2024 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviTaapsee Pannu’s Nutritionist on how to do Intermittent fasting for weight loss
Amongst the numerous weight loss diets floating on the internet, Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of traction lately with even celebrities attributing it to their fat loss and fitness. The health benefits of Intermittent Fasting are immense but only if done in the right way. In this episode of the Mid-day video series ‘Healthish’, Celebrity Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant Munmun Ganeriwal spills the secrets to healthy weight loss through the mode of Intermittent Fasting. Munmun Ganeriwal explains the correlation between Intermittent fasting and Ayurveda, the right way to do Intermittent Fasting, the mistakes to avoid and following the circadian rhythm of the body for a healthy body. If you are looking for Weight Loss this Summer in a healthy way through a diet to fit into your favorite summery dress, worry not. Losing weight without exercise might seem difficult but it’s not if you follow the right weight loss tips.