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    Of the 60,806 samples that were tested in Bengaluru for anemia, the abnormality percentage among women was 65.16 per cent, while 66.02 per cent men were found anaemic. (Representational Image)Lifestyle
    Bengaluru's men should better watch out for anaemia

    Four-year-long survey reveals 13% suffer from severe anaemia', while only 3% women are affected.

    19 Jan 2017 4:41 AM IST

    The Federation of Indian Pharmacies Association wants implementation of drug laws and curbs on the sale of fake medicines by e-pharmacies.Nation
    Bengaluru: NGO E-pharma firm delivering banned drugs

    Myra Medicine, a startup based in Bengaluru, delivers medicines to customers' doorsteps at a 15% discount.

    19 Jan 2017 3:18 AM IST

    The first phase was conducted on 235 city policemen by a team of pulmonologists from St. Johns hospital over a period of five days. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Bengaluru police breathing ill-health

    Respiratory ailments common among traffic policemen, reveals study.

    18 Jan 2017 2:53 AM IST

    Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens has created an \online portal\ where information pertaining to differently-abled persons will be updated on time.Nation
    Karnataka: No reserved seats for disabled in cinemas, plight not...

    In all, 36,091 differently abled need aid and appliances that will be provided by the state government.

    17 Jan 2017 2:58 AM IST

    From eight surgeries a year in 2002 to some 1,100 procedures a year now, the foundation has grown many times. Parents from other countries too have approached them.Lifestyle
    Needy Heart Foundation: Giving gift of life to poor children

    The journey for the foundation started from the foundation chairman's own personal journey.

    16 Jan 2017 2:00 AM IST

    Rubi ChakravartyLifestyle
    The chat room: Small-town mentality in this mega city

    Rubi, who was born here in the city has noticed a marked deterioration its ethos.

    15 Jan 2017 1:40 AM IST

    Experts suggest that people should take preventive medicines to avoid the allergy bouts.Lifestyle
    For those prone to allergy, January a tough month

    Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease, affecting one-third of the worldwide population,...

    15 Jan 2017 1:32 AM IST

    Vanivilas HospitalLifestyle
    Karnataka: Vanivilas becomes lifeline for kids with defects

    A child is said to be suffering from developmental delays, if he or she fails to reach the developmental milestones...

    13 Jan 2017 6:06 AM IST

    Swipe machines have been placed at various counters. There is one at the emergency casualty department as well.\Nation
    Demonetisation impact: NIMHANS swipes Rs 40 lakh in November!

    The institute approached various banks and finally zeroed in on Canara Bank, which is taking zero charges for the...

    11 Jan 2017 3:30 AM IST

    Sakshi Maharaj, BJP MP from Unnao (Photo: PTI)Nation
    The chat room: Ban caste, religion in politics? Can't be done!'

    The Supreme court's decision has been termed historic and bold by some and garnered flak by many others.

    8 Jan 2017 3:02 AM IST

    Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru.Nation
    Bengaluru: Met with an accident? Don't go to Bowring and Lady Curzon...

    Accident victims referred to Nimhans, Victoria.

    5 Jan 2017 5:11 AM IST

    Many psychiatric journals stress that most of them come from lower economic and psycho-sexual backgrounds with a history of conflict and other troubles with women.Nation
    Bengaluru molestation: Hard to spot wolf in a crowd, say experts...

    Such men strike only when they have the opportunity and surprisingly, in their public life, most of them would be...

    5 Jan 2017 2:36 AM IST

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