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Mumbai docs restore woman`s ability to laugh, eat after complex procedure on jaw
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Mumbai docs restore woman`s ability to laugh, eat after complex procedure on jaw

Mumbai doctors have successfully treated Renu (name changed) to restore her jaw function after conducting a complex surgical procedure. The 36-year-old was suffering after experiencing excruciating pain and discomfort for six months due to Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), a disorder of the hinge-like joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. This limited her ability to open her mouth only as wide as the slender gap of a single finger, making it difficult for her to talk and eat.   As her daily life took a big toll, Renu decided to consult Dr Tofiq Bohra, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, who diagnosed her with Synovial Chondromatosis, a rare and benign condition in which bone tumors affect the joints, and counselled ...
From Oura Ring to Trish McEvoy bronzer: Our beauty editor’s favourite products of 2024
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From Oura Ring to Trish McEvoy bronzer: Our beauty editor’s favourite products of 2024

A friend told me that these were superlative and I sighed an exhausted sigh and thought ‘how great can bath salts really be?’ Turns out, rather great; blending pink Himalayan salt, Hawaiian black lava sea salt, and Grey Celtic sea salt from the coast of Brittany, these make the entire bathroom – and the rooms beyond – smell like an expensive spa, and after a soak in them, I notice my skin is softer and muscles relaxed. Source link
Mumbai doctors save the life of 23-week old baby weighing over 600 grams in NICU
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Mumbai doctors save the life of 23-week old baby weighing over 600 grams in NICU

A team of expert obstetricians and neonatologists at a Mumbai hospital have achieved a remarkable milestone by saving the life of a micro-preemie born at just 23 weeks of gestation, weighing over 600 grams. After spending more than 100 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the baby was discharged in good health, weighing 2.2 kg.  The team including Dr. Pratima Thamke, consultant- Obstetrics, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar, Dr. Anish Pillai, lead consultant- Neonatology & Pediatrics, Dr. Sanju Sidaraddi and Dr. Amit Ghawade, Consultant- Neonatology and Pediatrics, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar along with their team of NICU junior consultants, staff and nurses helped carry out the successful delivery. The journey started with Neha (name changed), a 37-year-old first-time mo...
Castor oil packs and a digestion elixir: the nutritionist’s post-Christmas detox plan
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Castor oil packs and a digestion elixir: the nutritionist’s post-Christmas detox plan

Christmas is all about kicking back carefree, after all nobody wants to contemplate the number of sugar cubes swirling around in a mug of mulled wine or the caloric value lurking on the average Christmas lunch plate. The festivities are all about embracing good food and joyous company, but after the big day has been and gone, the chances are the seasonal excess may have left your body crying out for a spot of extra TLC. Bloating, sluggishness and general abdominal discomfort are all common post-Christmas themes caused by the mix of rich food and drink. The liver is the body’s largest internal organ and your in-built detoxification system. As one of the most important metabolic hubs in the human body, it works around the clock to keep you healthy. From aiding digestion to converting nutrien...
Kritika Kamra: ‘The audience is ready to experiment, if creators are’
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Kritika Kamra: ‘The audience is ready to experiment, if creators are’

Kritika Kamra can’t wait for 2025 to begin so that the audience can have a look at her upcoming series, For Your Eyes Only. Directed by Sumit Purohit, who wrote Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), the Netflix series is an espionage thriller set in the ’70s. For Kamra, the show stands out as she believes it is on a par with international offerings. “What drew me to the show is its premise. It’s set in a timeline that is crucial in history. Now that we’ve finished it, I feel that from conception to execution, this show has an international quality to it,” says the actor. Kamra had another incentive to say yes to the project—it gave her the opportunity to share screen space with Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi. “He’s a natural and so generous as an actor; it pushes you to bring your A-g...
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Christmas 2024: Mumbai hospital brings joy to over 300 children around Mumbai

Christmas is a time to come together, extending love, care, and warmth to everyone. Carrying forward its legacy of giving back to society, Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital in Bandra organised a Christmas celebration for children from rural ashram schools in the Palghar district, and those who have undergone cochlear implant surgeries. Over 300 children from rural ashram schools and over 100 cochlear implant recipients, and admitted children were part of the joyous occasion filled with fun activities, dance, exciting gifts, and scrumptious snacks. The occasion was also graced by the board of trustees along with the management team who gave their blessings to the children and wished them a brighter future filled with hope and positivity. The hospital hosted a grand Christmas celebration for child...
Best walks in London: Pixie Lott, Sadie Frost, Emma Barnett and more reveal favourite routes in capital
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Best walks in London: Pixie Lott, Sadie Frost, Emma Barnett and more reveal favourite routes in capital

When I lived in St George’s Square, Pimlico, my favourite walks were always along the River Thames. My journey would start with a coffee and daydream in Pimlico Gardens, whatever the time of day I would notice how high or low the tides were; visually measuring how close the water came up to the base of the bridges. I’d stroll past a few, first Chelsea Bridge and then onto my favourite Albert Bridge; I love that it’s painted pink instead of industrial grey. If time and the weather permits I’ll pop into Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the oldest botanic gardens in Europe to buy some seeds and walk around the meditative gardens. Directly across the river is a great view of The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park. Then back along Chelsea embankment to Cheyne Walk to see one of my favourite sculptures...
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers in India; doctors raise concern
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Lung cancer rising among non-smokers in India; doctors raise concern

Lung cancer, long known to affect smokers, is seeing a significant rise in people who do not smoke, said doctors on Monday, raising concern over the shift. According to health experts, increased exposure to air pollution as the major reason. A recent research, published in the Lancet`s eClinical Medicine Journal showed that a majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers. The study noted that lung cancer cases are also manifesting in India about 10 years earlier as compared to Western countries. "India`s lung cancer demographic presents a unique and concerning picture, with a rising incidence among younger individuals and an increasing number of cases occurring in non-smokers. Traditionally, lung cancer has been strongly associated with smoking, but we are witnessing a shift...
Syrian rebels and Assad’s supporters clash, leaving 2 fighters dead – National
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Syrian rebels and Assad’s supporters clash, leaving 2 fighters dead – National

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials. The details of how the fighting erupted and who instigated the confrontation were not immediately known. Interim officials in Syria said two fighters were killed from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which led the stunning offensive that toppled Assad earlier this month.Syria’s transition has been surprisingly smooth but it’s only been a few weeks since Assad fled the country and his administration and forces melted away. The insurgents who ousted Assad are rooted in fundamentalist Islamist ideology, and though they have vowed to create a pluralist system, it isn’t clear how or whether they plan ...
Trudeau tells Canadians to ‘put our politics aside’ in Christmas message – National
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Trudeau tells Canadians to ‘put our politics aside’ in Christmas message – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a conciliatory and hopeful tone in his annual Christmas message as he faces growing calls to resign and questions about his leadership future. Trudeau posted a video on X, formerly know as Twitter, Wednesday morning, wishing everyone a merry Christmas and urging Canadians to check in on those who may be going through a “very hard time.”“This is the time of year to slow down, to rest, and to connect with the people you love most,” Trudeau said.“It’s a moment to put our phones down, to put our politics aside, even when that one cousin makes it really hard and to focus on what matters.”Trudeau said while the holidays are a time of celebration, for people who are grieving, worried or alone, it can be the “toughest time of the year.” Story continues ...