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The sudden rise and fall in mercury levels has led to a surge in viral infections in the city (Representational Image)

Virus in the air: Bengaluru just can't stop coughing

Many citizens down with fever for more than 15 days.

27 Sept 2016 2:17 AM IST

While it can occur at any stage of adult life, the good news is the cure rate for thyroid cancer is around 97-98 per cent if treated timely. (Representational image)

Thyroid cancer on rise in Bengaluru

While it can occur at any stage of adult life, the good news is the cure rate for thyroid cancer is around 97-98 per...

26 Sept 2016 1:32 AM IST

The city seems to be a mess with lopsided plans and abysmal solutions for traffic management.

Not grand plans, all we need is simple plans executed well: V...

V. Ravichander has a lot to say on the nuances of urban infrastructure and the lopsided working of the government.

25 Sept 2016 2:51 AM IST

Not many are aware of the positive role that estrogen plays in male reproduction, with many fertility experts relying on this hormone to treat men battling infertility. (Representational image)

Male infertility: Female hormone to rescue?

Not many are aware of the positive role that estrogen plays in male reproduction.

24 Sept 2016 3:17 AM IST

Ms V Vandana, consultant clinical psychologist at Vikram hospital in the city, stresses the need for an awareness programme and regular counselling sessions in companies.

Future tense, present imperfect

The study found that the number of people at risk for suicidal behavior had gone up from 2.1 out of 10 in 2008 to 8.21...

22 Sept 2016 3:27 AM IST

Alzheimers disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that impairs daily functioning through gradual loss of memory. (Representational image)

Watch out for early signs of Alzheimer's

There has been 25 per cent increase since the year 2010 with a large number of new patients constantly filling our...

21 Sept 2016 7:14 AM IST

A senior general physician, said diagnosing chikungunya requires distinguishing it from dengue as both diseases are caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. (Representational image)

Shocker: Two-year-old dies of dengue at KIMS in Bengaluru

The child was referred to KIMS from government-run Vanivilas hospital at 6.30 am.

20 Sept 2016 6:24 AM IST

The virus usually spreads from person to person (Representational Image)

This season, rhinitis more persistent than ever

A cold is caused by viruses that infect the lining in the nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs.

19 Sept 2016 6:10 AM IST

Gopa Mukherjee (in cream dupatta) with the women she trains

Gopa, knitting a better life for the underprivileged

Currently, she trains underprivileged women in slums.

19 Sept 2016 1:04 AM IST

A police man charges a miscreant riding motorcycle during prohibitory order at Sunkadakatte in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

The chat room: End bandh culture and Brand Bengaluru can still be...

His other suggestion is to compensate the people who have suffered losses in the violence.

18 Sept 2016 3:34 AM IST

Interns at The Saviours spread awareness on blood donation.

The Saviours, giving the gift of blood to many

Today, across the country, it has a team of over 300 people volunteering for the cause and a database of more than...

12 Sept 2016 1:52 AM IST

An issue that keeps cropping up. In 1991, in 2002 and again in 2012. 2016 is also seeing the same as this Friday, Karnataka went ahead with the state-wide bandh over the Cauvery issue. (Representational image)

The chat room: When do we go from water-dumb' to water-smart'?

The water sharing has always been a headache to the upper and the lower riparian settlements along a river anywhere

11 Sept 2016 2:54 AM IST