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BREAKING ! : Members of Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress staged a protest over rise in prices of LPG cylinders in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo By Arrangement)

Members of Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress staged a protest over rise in prices of LPG cylinders in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo By Arrangement)

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Cyient founder B.V.R. Mohan Reddy. (Photo: Twitter)

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ABILASH MARISWAMY

ABILASH MARISWAMY

It appears that the trend is fed by young people, who like to see themselves as foodies, who want to go out and try different kinds of food, sometimes only to keep boredom away.

Bengaluru tops in ordering restaurant food home

It also has the third largest organised food service market and the third largest restaurant network.

03 Jun 2019 3:39 AM

Lung cancer causes 42 percent deaths among men and 18.3 percent deaths among women, according to Indian Council of Medical Research.

‘Lung cancer can strike you at a young age’

Use of tobacco leads to 30 percent of all cancers, with lung cancer being most common

31 May 2019 4:23 AM

The implanted device is a bone anchored hearing aid. (Representional Image)

Implanted hearing device puts life back on track for four-yr-old with rare condition

The child sufferes from aural atresia, which occurs in one in every 10,000 or even 20,000.

22 May 2019 2:52 AM

A senior BBMP health officer too admits that the recent rain in the city has left stagnant pools of water, which are encouraging the breeding of mosquitoes.

Civic apathy breeds dengue, Bengaluru city feels the sting

The only way to control the spread of dengue is to stop the breeding of the mosquito, Aedes Aegypti.

16 May 2019 2:30 AM

This commonly occurs in older babies, shoulder dystocia and breech presentations. The incidence is as common as two per 1,000 live births, said doctors. Recalling on how their daughter could not even play with other children normally, Vaishnavi’s parents said, “We did realise that it is a very complicated and rare case and in our mind we were determined to get the best treatment for her.”

Bengaluru: Surgery restores two-year-old girl’s paralysed right hand

Little did her parents realise that their child had a paralysed limb right from her birth itself.

13 May 2019 2:01 AM

Though premarital screening is available for disorders like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia and infectious diseases (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS), couples very rarely opt for it.

Bengaluru: Timely screening can stop Thalassemia in children

Thalassemia is a blood disorder caused by the weakening and destruction of blood cells.

08 May 2019 3:01 AM

Ahead of the World Asthma Day, which is themed ‘STOP for Asthma’, doctors say that the incidences are becoming common among youngsters.

World Asthma Day: Dry weather, pollution triggering Asthma attack

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among children.

07 May 2019 3:05 AM

He also pointed out that long-term exposure to second hand smoke and other lung irritants such as air pollution, chemical fumes and dusts from the environment or household can put anyone at risk.

Lung disease no longer confined to smokers

Doctors claim that Bengaluru is now witnessing a rise in a number of COPD cases due to bad air quality.

04 May 2019 2:04 AM

Avoid screen time at least one hour before bedtime and during meals.

Don’t want your kids to be ADHD victims? Keep gizmos away

Doctors say increased screen time during early development of the brain, i.e. 0-2 years, will lead to inattention.

02 May 2019 4:36 AM

Doctors also warn that hormones, stress, and medications too can cause headaches and if they are recurrent, they may cause the children problems at school, and trigger behavioral problems and/or depression.

Addiction to gizmos cause of headaches in kids

Up to 90 percent of kids have headaches, some as young as fourAbilash.

30 Apr 2019 3:26 AM

Dr Kotha too explains that diet and lifestyle can cause headaches among children in addition to genetic predisposition, infection, trauma, intracranial mass, metabolic or vascular disease and sinusitis.

Addiction to digital gadgets may be causing headaches among children, say doctors

Headaches have become common among children these days, right from pre-school to adolescence, says Dr. Prashanth.

29 Apr 2019 2:19 AM

What is worrying is that bullying has a lasting impact on a child and increases the risk of mental health issues among victim children, say doctors.

Bengaluru: Bullying increases risk of mental health issues among kids – Doctors

The child was given supportive care to freely express himself in a safe environment.

22 Apr 2019 2:44 AM

To counter the rapid advancement of her liver failure, Koel’s name was added to the top of Bengaluru’s cadaver liver transplantation list. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Mom donates liver, saves 5-year-old girl’s life

Both the mother and daughter recovered from the procedure well and were discharged.

21 Apr 2019 2:38 AM

Over 1 in every 4 deaths of children under five years of age is directly or indirectly related to environmental risks. (Representional Image)

Bengaluru: Pollution leading to rise in asthma among children

One in every four deaths below the age of five is environment-related.

20 Apr 2019 3:12 AM

Despite the advancement in medical technology, many people in rural areas still don’t have diagnostic facilities, say doctors on the World Haemophilia Day, which is observed on April 17.

More awareness needed in rural areas

Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a defective clotting protein.

18 Apr 2019 3:18 AM

The World Parkinson's Day is observed on April 11 to raise awareness about the reality of living with the disorder. Health experts said awareness on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is key to control the disease.

Deep Brain Stimulation helps Parkinson’s patients: Doctors

The World Parkinson's Day is observed on April 11 to raise awareness about the reality of living with the disorder.

11 Apr 2019 3:19 AM

Dr Yogesh Gupta, Head of PICU and Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, said, Sunburns are caused by a prolonged exposure to the sun.(Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Rising temperatures causing sunburns, kids most affected

Some of the signs are first-degree sunburn, which is the redness on the skin after stepping out in the sun.

10 Apr 2019 3:43 AM

World Autism Awareness Day: For many parents, autism a taboo, say doctors

On World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, doctors said that parents' involvement is vital and essential in their child's development.

03 Apr 2019 3:32 AM

Bangalore Central Congress candidate Rizwan Arshad at Jeevan Beema Nagar campaigning with MLA George of Sarvagnanagar assembly constituency (Photo: R. Samuel)

In city’s heart, cry for change?

While there are about 21.4 lakh voters in Bengaluru (Central), Mr Mohan was elected the last poll with 5.5 lakh votes.

03 Apr 2019 2:25 AM

17 persons out of every 100,000 people commit suicide in Bengaluru, the highest in the country.

89 per cent people in 35-49 age group in the grip of extreme stress

Being India's tech hub, many people in Bengaluru are dealing with severe stress due to the different lifestyles they have adapted to live.

02 Apr 2019 3:08 AM

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N. Balakrishna aka NBK is all set to appear on Telugu Indian Idol Season 2 this week Friday and Saturday.

Justice for Preethi gains social media momentum

Hyderabad city to have bridges à la Paris

While six bridges and a link road will be constructed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, four bridges will be built by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, three by the HRDCL and one bridge by the QQSUDA. (Representational Image: PTI)

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)

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Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)

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The 2020 QLED 8K lineup accounts for the evolving ways in which consumers use screens today through innovative new features that integrate into modern lifestyles.

CES 2020: Samsung QLED 8K TV gets shown-off

Watch the festival of Guruparab unfold spectacularly in a series of pictures taken by two young photographers from the Delhi University Photography Club (DUPC) who travelled to Amritsar, and captured these pictures on their Samsung Galaxy S10 plus, as part of the #IndiaonGalaxy series. (Photo Credits: Ammar and Aryan Bhatia, Delhi University Photography Club)

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Feast your eyes on these samples shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max during the auspicious festival of Dussehra, showcasing the phone's varying capabilities. (Photo: Rohit Vora- @rohit_apf)

Dussehra festivities shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 11 series will be released in six colours: Black, White, Yellow, Green, Purple and even a Red variant, that will donate a share of its sales to charity.

Everything Apple launched at its September iPhone event

The Mi-Band 4 with a color AMOLED screen and the new six-axis sensor is the best affordable fitness tracker out there. WHile still not available in India, you can easily import one for about Rs 2,500.

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The Flybot Actives are sporty wireless earphbuds that offer good punchy sound with water resistance and durability. They sell for Rs 3,799 on Amazon.

Top True Wireless Earbuds under Rs 5,000

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