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Vijay, who himself had undergone a kidney transplant, will set on a 9,000-kilometre long journey from Chennai to Ladakh and aims to inspire million to pledge their organs. He will begin his journey on World Organ Donation Day, on Sunday.

Long journey to make people donate organs, save lives

My mission is to help people convince their families and willingly register as organ donors,-" Vijay said.

12 Aug 2017 5:49 AM IST

While pregnancy and childbirth prepare the body for breastfeeding, there are several induced lactation and relactation protocols available to help mothers breastfeed without giving birth. (Representational image)

Bengaluru: Woman adopts five month baby, breastfeeds it

She also followed simple steps like increasing breast simulation, nursing Tamia after supplementing her, breast massage.

9 Aug 2017 6:17 AM IST

BSIM was founded in the June 2013 by Adhunika Prakash (who is now a certified Lactation Educator and Counsellor) with the intention of empowering women with information.

Busting breastfeeding myths among new mothers

The Bengaluru chapter of BSIM has now crossed over 7000 volunteers and the activities are now being coordinated by...

7 Aug 2017 3:57 AM IST

Encroachments on the Kadugodi lake bed

The chat room: De-notification of lakes is suicidal'

â€‹The state government has not exactly been kind to the environment as it forges ahead with projects in the name of...

6 Aug 2017 6:24 AM IST

While Ayush is already dispensing drugs for vector borne diseases, it plans to now make them more widely available and give the treatment more publicity.

Karnataka: Helpless health department banks on Ayush to tackle dengue,...

The drugs also include those that can be had along with allopathic medicines.

5 Aug 2017 3:17 AM IST

A recent breastfeeding survey conducted by Medela India, a manufacturer of breast pumps and nursing accessories, has revealed that over 50 per cent of the countrys working women feel their offices do not have facilities to allow them to breastfeed their babies and help them continue to work.

Women must have facility to breastfeed babies at work

In a recent survey, over 50% of respondents said workplaces lack amenities for mothers.

3 Aug 2017 2:54 AM IST

Principal Secretary of Medical Education Manjula V has called up the hospital asking for a clarification on the same and told the doctors to report immediately to work or strict action would be taken. This act if extremely uncalled for and would not be taken down lightly, she said.

Bengaluru: WhatsApp message on Kidwai Memorial Institute sparks panic

It stated that several doctors have gone on leave alleging harassment.

2 Aug 2017 2:35 AM IST

The school took care of these children and helped them learn.

Like mum like daughter: Rohini turns Mind healer

The school organises dance and music classes after lunch, apart from various physical activities, she says.

31 July 2017 5:55 AM IST

L to R: Trisha Appanna, Teresa Braggs and Varshita Ramesh

The chat room: Code Red Let's talk about menstrual health!

Extremities should be catered to and trust plays a major role.

30 July 2017 5:54 AM IST

G. Venkatesh (Photo: Satish B.)

Urban Legend: Bengaluru's cane craftsmen weave a woeful tale

For 40-year-old G. Venkatesh, who has been running the shop for the past two decades and more, it is more than a...

29 July 2017 3:45 AM IST

There are many different types, but lifestyle modified obesity is the most common

No child's play! Cut the flab before it's too late

Childhood obesity, with its myriad causes, is on the rise in Bengaluru.

27 July 2017 3:45 AM IST

The disease in an advanced state

A peep in time can save not nine but 120 oral diseases

Sujata, an IT professional in the city, went to a dentist complaining of ulcers in the mouth and bleeding gums.

27 July 2017 1:45 AM IST