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    Amber: Aiding the needy tide over hearing problemsLifestyle
    Amber: Aiding the needy tide over hearing problems

    Amber Hearing was set up by Shashi Nambiar, a technocrat, who has over three decades of experience in the audio...

    18 April 2016 1:48 AM IST

    When people stare at these gadgets for a long time, they forget to blink as often as they should and strain their eyes in the process, they explain.Lifestyle
    When it comes to blue screens, it's blink or you lose!

    The problem results from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use, say doctors.

    17 April 2016 7:33 AM IST

    The lab will conduct pathology, CT scan, MRI scans, X-ray and ultrasoundNation
    Karnataka's first 24x7 lab soon at PMSSY hospital

    The multi-specialty hospital sees over 600 patients at its OPD and over 300 new patients come in every day for a...

    6 April 2016 4:16 AM IST

    Today, more than 30% of the population suffers from one or the other allergic ailmentLifestyle
    Allergic rhinitis cases on the rise in Bengaluru

    Pollen of parthenium, dust mites most common allergens.

    6 April 2016 4:12 AM IST

    The application works on three useful free services which would help women seek help during emergency situations. (Representational image)Technology
    An app to help Bengaluru's working women in distress

    It helps locate nearest police station and other emergency services.

    2 April 2016 4:26 AM IST

    Satish Cadabom, a dog breeder, shows off a Korean Dosa Mastiff pup which he purchased from China. He paid a whopping Rs 2 crore for the two pups DCLifestyle
    Bengaluru: It's no dog's life for these Rs 2 crore pups!

    No normal dog food will do for these high maintenance puppies, Satish reveals.

    30 March 2016 4:43 AM IST

    Dr Shankar, who was driving the Mercedes Benz, which killed a man and left three others injured, undergoing alcometer test.Nation
    Bengaluru: If doctor epileptic, he shouldn't be behind wheels, say...

    Epileptic seizures can vary from a brief and nearly undetectable attack.

    29 March 2016 5:33 AM IST

    Luckily, the paediatric department of Bowring hospital has not seen any cases of extreme heat stroke this year. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Heat strokes on rise in Bengaluru, warn doctors

    People of the city are increasingly complaining of exhaustion and shallow breathing as a result of the heat: Doctor

    26 March 2016 4:03 AM IST

    Experts also suggest protecting the eyes while playing Holi. (Representational Image)Lifestyle
    Heat and Holi a toxic mix, say doctors

    Use of hard colours and gulaal' could be toxic for the cornea resulting in temporary visual distraction.

    23 March 2016 3:49 AM IST

    The Met department has warned that the maximum temperatures could touch 49ºC in parts of the state this year. Mostly elders, the homeless and labourers are victims of the high temperatures. (Representational image)Nation
    Bengalureans don't like it hot!

    The city's all-time record for March, says the India Meteorological Department was 37.3 degrees Celsius recorded in...

    23 March 2016 3:32 AM IST

    The government has banned the manufacture and sale of more than 300 combination medicines, including two widely used cough syrups, as they are being sold without the governments approval.Lifestyle
    Crocin, Dolo, D-cold ban not good for health!

    “My go-to drug is Vicks 500 and I can buy it over the counter. I haven't had any problem until now,†says 34-year-old...

    17 March 2016 4:05 AM IST

    n “Despite the initial screening test being positive of a developmental problem, my baby was absolutely normal. It was a dream come true for me and my husband,†said PranithaNation
    Bengaluru: A bundle of joy for 36-yr-old after years of heartbreak

    Suffered from hypothyroidism, was overweight and had three miscarriages earlier.

    14 March 2016 2:36 AM IST

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