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Nurses from Kerala – who form the backbone of almost every hospital in Mumbai – have left in droves, crippling operations at several major hospitals. Top hospitals like Jaslok, Hinduja, Bhatia and LH Hiranandani among others are facing a shortage of nurses.

“The flames have been doused but I am fuming with anger and helplessness. Firemen came without masks and then debated how to rescue people as my family screamed for help”.

Mounting fear of coronavirus combined with visa restrictions has impacted the footfall across city hospitals in the past one week. Mid-level to major private hospitals have told TOI that planned surgeries have seen upto 30% decline, while outpatient numbers are falling every day. A few hospitals also plan to scale down operations.

In a horrifying turn of events, the brutal rape and murder of the eight-year-old girl from the Muslim Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir once again alarmed the entire nation.

NEW DELHI: In June, Whirlpool and Godrej filed a suit against LG Electronics, alleging it was overstating its frost-free refrigerator capacity by 11-14 per cent, far higher than the 3 per cent variation allowed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS, the erstwhile ISI).

After months of staying away, patients are returning to hospitals for non-Covid treatment in larger numbers even as senior doctors have resumed consultations. Occupancy of non-Covid beds in some hospitals has touched 85-90%,

With increasing number of students fighting depression, suicidal tendencies, anxiety and related mental illness, it is time to have a strong framework for medical aid and counselling at institutes.

Salads are healthy but can pose risks due to contamination with harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. To avoid illnesses, wash produce thoroughly, use separate utensils, and store salads properly. Nutritionists advise rinsing pre-packaged salads at home.

More and more children and young teens are being diagnosed with mental health issues including depression and anxiety. A complex mix of Covid-19, social media and trauma lies behind this disturbing trend

There has been a sharp rise in the number of patients with sleep disorders across Mumbai. Doctors are saying that poor sleeping habits can lead to harm, including heart attacks and strokes