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This is only the third case in the medical literature of someone swallowing a lighter that then needed to be removed. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Cigarette lighter removed from man's stomach

It is believed that the man swallowed the 8cm object while under the influence of drugs.

2 Nov 2017 12:29 PM IST

The robot is a small device which is attached to the oesophagus by two rings. (Photo: Pixabay)

New robot can help treat rare birth defect

An incorporated motor then stimulates the cells by gently pulling the tissue.

18 Jan 2018 4:12 PM IST

It is important to understand how the DNA blueprint within stem cells is damaged because when healthy stem cells become faulty. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mouse study shows how alcohol may cause cancer

DNA damage can lead to cell death, but can also trigger the body's natural repair mechanisms.

4 Jan 2018 9:54 AM IST

Just a few days ago Michelle White, from Lawrence Weston, Bristol, was living a normal life with her fiance, Scott Plumley. (Photo: Pixabay)

Groom detected with cancer 2 days before marrying soulmate dies on...

Shortly after 1.30am, Scott passed away - just 13 hours after his wedding.

20 Aug 2018 9:28 AM IST

The study is the first to show that higher childhood vitamin D levels are significantly associated with a decreased risk of IA. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having too many vitamin supplements may cause unwanted side effects

According to experts, pills could irritate oesophagus, or allow some stomach acid to creep back up oesophagus when it...

15 Dec 2017 7:55 AM IST