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Boy who couldn't poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles
With every passing day, there are so many medical advancements being made to help people suffering from sicknesses and diseases. Mumbai being a hub sees many travel from all over the country and the world, to find relief. Here are two interesting cases from the week that give hope for a healthy future not only a Nashik boy but also a Dutch woman
18 April,2025 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Scientists find evidence of life beyond solar system; say more data needed
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a British-US team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life
18 April,2025 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP
Ice-cold feet and heaviness in legs may signal varicose veins: Study
Typical symptoms of varicose veins include sensations of heaviness, aching, throbbing, and itching; restlessness in the legs; fluid retention and swelling; muscle cramps; and leg ulcers in severe cases
17 April,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to get Rs 296 crore marine-themed makeover
Shut since the pandemic, Mumbai’s historic Taraporevala Aquarium is set for a Rs 296 crore transformation into a state-of-the-art marine research and tourism facility
17 April,2025 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IIT-Bombay researchers develop solar evaporators for desalination
The device addresses multiple shortcomings of earlier evaporators and has the potential for large-scale applications. This evaporator can be heated by both solar energy and also by electricity – known as Joule heating – the institute informed
16 April,2025 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Heart valve disorder linked to elevated heart risk, says study
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that the valve abnormality called Mitral annular disjunction (MAD) increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias - a dangerous type of heart rhythm disorder that, in the worst case, can lead to cardiac arrest.
15 April,2025 07:36 PM IST | New York
Indian researchers introduce ‘toxicity standard’ of PM2.5 pollution
The toxicity standard implies that “policies, strategies and control measures should be taken to keep PM2.5 pollution within this limit of around 70 micrograms per cubic metre, because once the PM2.5 load exceeds this value, the toxicity starts to increase rapidly and goes beyond control
11 April,2025 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Maternal diabetes may raise child's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: Study
Children exposed to maternal diabetes had an increased risk of any neurodevelopmental disorder including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, among others
10 April,2025 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Poor oral health linked to body pain, migraines in women: Study
The study identified specific oral microbes correlated with certain pain conditions. Participants with the poorest oral health were more likely to suffer from higher pain scores
10 April,2025 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
BREAKING
India clears 26 Rafale Marine jets deal with France worth over Rs 63,000 crore
The contract will include 22 single-seater and four twin-seater Rafale Marine jets. It also comprises a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous manufacturing components under offset obligations
09 April,2025 01:50 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI