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Surgeons at IGICH are appalled by what they term Grade 4 perineal assaults, meaning a tear or damage that goes through the anus or rectum.

Parents should speak up against sexual predators: IGICH doctors

The latest was of the one-month-old girl child from Bannerghatta Road, which the doctors suspect to be a sexual assault.

4 April 2018 9:52 PM GMT

Ranganathan and Meena Krishnamurthy, founders of the Inside-out Foundation.

It's money honey! NGO helps people find financial freedom

According to the NGO, it is the seventh successful batch of their Level 1 workshop.

2 April 2018 1:10 AM GMT

The faithful in Bengaluru enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. (Photo:DC)

On Good Friday, the faithful throng Bengaluru churches

At Our Lady Lourdes Church in Ulsoor, people were also seen enacting the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

30 March 2018 9:20 PM GMT

With the temperature soaring above 34 degrees Celsius already and high humidity levels of 66%, people are rushing to OPDs with gastroenteritis and respiratory issues. Whats shocking is that the city normally experiences such high temperatures during May.

Not even May and Bengaluru feels the heat already!

There are a lot of dehydration cases, involving vomiting and loose motions.

26 March 2018 9:36 PM GMT

ENSYDE members holding campaigns.

Environment issues? Be part of solution with ENSYDE

It has collected over 7.5 tonnes of e-waste and reached out to around 6 lakh individuals through campaigns and outreach...

26 March 2018 1:35 AM GMT

Dental experts lament that there is little awareness among the people about various dental ailments, many of which actually can be prevented through timely check-ups.

Karnataka: 40 per cent people suffer from dental diseases

Close to 40% of the population suffers from severe form of dental diseases and they are mostly BPL patients and hail...

25 March 2018 9:14 PM GMT

The view of the Den Haag

Going Dutch, definitely

Beyond Amsterdam and tulips, take a walk through the Netherlands and its Gothic ethos, quaint canals and wintry wows...

25 March 2018 6:45 PM GMT

Today he is a long distance runner with a few prestigious marathons to his name, but Sagar Baheti, 32, has had a long hard run against a progressive disease that is costing him his sight to reach where he has.

Blinding! Long hard road for this marathoner

Progressive loss of vision due to Stargardt's disease fails to dampen Sagar Baheti's spirit.

20 March 2018 8:28 PM GMT

The Central government has made it mandatory for all helmets to bear the ISI mark provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Strap those helmets or be roadkill!

City hospitals too reveal disturbing numbers. Every month, we get around 250-275 patients with head injuries caused by...

19 March 2018 9:44 PM GMT

The sleep lab at a city hospital has a waiting list of two weeks of people reaching out for help with their wakefulness at night and treats 50 to 60 patients a month.

Honk, horn, toot.. Why Bengaluru doesn't sleep

Sadly, he says, light sleep or obstructive sleep has not been given much importance over the years despite the health...

16 March 2018 9:09 PM GMT

The week-long survey, covering 500 mothers, found that while mothers are well aware of the need to detect hearing loss early, they are not fully aware of what they must do or where they can go to get their children screened. The survey also shows light on a bigger problem of screening and implementation.

Ear screening in children can prevent hearing loss, says survey

The survey also throws light on a bigger problem of screening and implementation.

12 March 2018 1:05 AM GMT

An anti-tobacco drive organised by the Institute (along with other organisations)

IPH: Health matters most for a healthy society

Their three major strategies include research and action, education and policymaking and the Institute has been lauded...

11 March 2018 8:47 PM GMT