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Google launches its Wallet app in India

Google launches its Wallet app in India

Google on Wednesday launched its Wallet app in India, which will offer fast and secure access to everyday essentials, enabling people to conveniently store and retrieve important digital documents like boarding passes, loyalty cards, movie tickets, etc

08 May,2024 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Why is India the thalassemia capital of the world?

Why is India the thalassemia capital of the world?

Lack of widespread awareness, genetic counselling and traditional belief systems are some of the major reasons why India has the highest number of thalassemia major patients in the world, said experts here on World Thalassemia Day on Wednesday

08 May,2024 12:47 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Elderly woman weighing 102 kg undergoes bilateral knee replacement in Noida

Elderly woman weighing 102 kg undergoes bilateral knee replacement in Noida

The woman Sunita Thakur, was unable to walk due to severe pain in both knees caused by osteoarthritis and bow legs. She had osteoarthritis in both knees, a condition where the cartilage cushioning the knee joint degenerates

07 May,2024 10:25 PM IST | Noida | IANS
Asthma Day: Doctor shares 5 tips for asthmatics to beat Mumbai’s air pollution

Asthma Day: Doctor shares 5 tips for asthmatics to beat Mumbai’s air pollution

As people around the world observe World Asthma Day on the first Tuesday of May, people suffering from asthma face a lot of issues especially if there is air pollution. A Mumbai doctor shares five easy tips for asthmatics to follow while dealing with it

07 May,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
World Asthma Day: Medical experts on preventive care against air pollution

Mid-Day Premium World Asthma Day: Medical experts on preventive care against air pollution

Medical experts explore the detrimental effects of air pollution on asthma patients and share preventive care measures

07 May,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Doctors help Thalassemia couple deliver baby without the genetic disorder

Doctors help Thalassemia couple deliver baby without the genetic disorder

The woman underwent three IVF cycles, each requiring intensive hormonal stimulation. Each cycle entailed daily injections for a minimum of 10-12 days, followed by egg retrieval under anaesthesia. The process had to be repeated thrice to amass a sufficient pool of 16-18 embryos, ensuring the possibility of identifying at least one embryo free of it

06 May,2024 04:44 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Hyderabad-based couple undergoes total knee replacement surgery in Navi Mumbai

Hyderabad-based couple undergoes total knee replacement surgery in Navi Mumbai

In a display of dedication to their health and marriage, the couple, struggling with severe knee osteoarthritis, made a joint decision to undergo surgery

06 May,2024 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anti-acidity medications linked to a high risk of migraine, says expert

Anti-acidity medications linked to a high risk of migraine, says expert

Taking acid reflux medications may raise the risk of migraines in individuals already suffering from the debilitating headache, according to a top neurologist.

06 May,2024 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Here’s a weekly roundup of Mid-Day.com’s top feature stories

Here’s a weekly roundup of Mid-Day.com’s top feature stories

From Gaylord's return to the science behind a popcorn brain, tributes to Mumbai's unsung heroes, and the hunt for mouthwatering aamras puris—here are the top 10 Mumbai features spanning food, health other buzzworthy stories from the Maximum City

04 May,2024 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kokum butter: Lesser known techniques for skin-lightening

Mid-Day Premium Kokum butter: Lesser known techniques for skin-lightening

Adding to the list of natural skincare ingredients is a lesser-known marvel: the Kokum fruit. Apart from being a common kitchen item, Kokum serves as an excellent emollient that shields the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors, shares Namrata Naik, a Mumbai-based skin expert and National Technical Educator at Biosoft

04 May,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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