Chennai infant suffers from rare black nose disease. What is it? – Firstpost

Chennai infant suffers from rare black nose disease. What is it? – Firstpost

Chikungunya is a virus contracted through mosquito bites. However, a new symptom known as “black nose disease” or “chik sign” is causing alarm among experts. According to media reports, an infant in Chennai was diagnosed with the rare condition recently. But what exactly is a black nose disease? Let’s take a look. The rare case … Read more

How early diagnosis can prevent millions from losing their sight – Firstpost

How early diagnosis can prevent millions from losing their sight – Firstpost

Blindness remains a significant global health challenge with millions vulnerable due to preventable or treatable conditions. Globally, the primary causes of vision impairment and blindness are refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. According to WHO only 36% of individuals with distance vision impairment due to refractive error and 17% of those … Read more

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals she wanted Raj and DK to replace her in Citadel: Honey Bunny; says, “I sent other recommendations” : Bollywood News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals she wanted Raj and DK to replace her in Citadel: Honey Bunny; says, “I sent other recommendations” : Bollywood News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu fans are super excited as her much awaited series Citadel: Honey Bunny is nearing its release. The actress, who plays the role of a dangerous spy Honey, shot the series for an extensive period and in the midst of the same, she was undergoing treatment for her autoimmune disorder – myositis. Considering … Read more

Govinda bullet injury health update: Doctors reveal that the actor will be discharged after two to three days : Bollywood News

Govinda bullet injury health update: Doctors reveal that the actor will be discharged after two to three days : Bollywood News

Earlier on October 1, a shocking news about Govinda sustaining bullet injuries created immense buzz in the media. The much-loved actor, who is known for his comedy timing and dancing skills, was rushed to a nearby hospital after his licensed revolver accidentally got triggered during a cleaning session, resulting in a wound in his left … Read more

Govinda REACTS after misfire accident: “I was hit by a bullet, but it has been extracted” : Bollywood News

Govinda REACTS after misfire accident: “I was hit by a bullet, but it has been extracted” : Bollywood News

Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda was rushed to a Mumbai hospital after suffering a bullet wound early this morning. The 60-year-old actor sustained the injury below his knee when his licensed revolver was accidentally discharged. The incident occurred around 4:45 am at his Juhu residence as he was preparing to leave for the airport to catch … Read more

Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere, from cookware to cosmetics to clothes to carpets. For decades, they’ve been building up in the environment and our water – and in our bodies.  Now Canadian researchers say they have developed a practical way to remove the toxic compounds from our drinking water.  “There’s no natural way for this thing … Read more

AI tool cuts unexpected deaths in hospital by 26%, Canadian study finds

AI tool cuts unexpected deaths in hospital by 26%, Canadian study finds

Inside a bustling unit at St. Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto, one of Shirley Bell’s patients was suffering from a cat bite and a fever, but otherwise appeared fine — until an alert from an AI-based early warning system showed he was sicker than he seemed. While the nursing team usually checked blood work around noon, … Read more

What we know about doctor who called Matthew Perry a ‘moron,’ and others charged in his death

What we know about doctor who called Matthew Perry a ‘moron,’ and others charged in his death

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said Thursday while announcing the charges. The … Read more

Rachael Lillis, voice behind Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie, dead at 55

Rachael Lillis, voice behind Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie, dead at 55

Voice actor Rachael Lillis, famed for playing Misty and Jessie in various film, television and video game versions of the beloved Japanese animated series Pokémon, has died following a battle with breast cancer.  She was 55. Co-star Veronica Taylor, who voices the role of Ash Ketchum, shared the news Monday morning in a post on X, formerly known … Read more