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Patient threatens to jump from 5th floor at Delhi hospital

Delhi Fire Service is making efforts to rescue the patient. (Representative photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 10:08 am IST

How to be a better patient

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Published on Apr 06, 2026 02:56 pm IST

What triggered the doctor-patient brawl at Shimla hospital

The incident, captured on video, has drawn political outrage and demands for stricter action against the doctor.
Published on Dec 24, 2025 09:15 am IST

Surgeon shares 5 life-saving immune system hacks to lower your risk of cancer

Dr. Rahman shares immune hacks for cancer prevention and long-term health.
Published on Aug 20, 2025 07:36 pm IST

Patients infected after surgeries by unlicensed doctors at Navi Mumbai hospital

The doctors allegedly carried out the surgeries without the requisite renewal of their licenses from the Maharashtra Medical Council.
Published on Aug 06, 2025 11:54 am IST

Chhattisgarh doctor moved by handmade wedding gift from young cancer survivor

A doctor was moved to tears after receiving heartfelt handmade gifts from a former patient who had shared a deep bond with him during cancer treatment.
Published on Aug 02, 2025 04:00 pm IST

1 dead, 92 fall ill from ‘food poisoning’ at Hyderabad mental health facility

The Superintendent of IMH has issued an order terminating the services of diet contractor following the food poisoning at Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Hyderabad,
Published on Jun 05, 2025 10:02 am IST

Is it all in the head? Study reveals the damage medical gaslighting can do

Medical gaslighting can make patients feel dismissed and damaged.
Published on May 22, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Want to stay active after 70? Study reveals how to avoid long-term disability

A study reveals that serious health events lead to a decrease in active life expectancy for seniors.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:19 am IST

Dil Se: Messages of HT City readers, for loved ones

Send your messages to meandmycity1@gmail.com
Published on Feb 22, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Severe hand tremors? Lesioning surgery can fix it in one hour. Here's how

Tired of shaky hands? Here's how lesioning surgery can restore control instantly!
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 06:05 pm IST

19-year-old US nurse twerks over disabled patient in video, gets arrested

A 19-year-old US healthcare worker was arrested in Georgia for exploiting disabled patients after posting disturbing TikTok videos.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:08 am IST

29 kg woman battling anorexia asked for ‘diet tips’ by nurses before she died

The woman in Australia was battling anorexia nervosa.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:53 pm IST

Romanian prosecutors arrest doctors suspected of murder by withholding medication

Romanian prosecutors arrest doctors suspected of murder by withholding medication
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:12 pm IST

Health care's future: AI and doctors joining forces for better outcomes

Doctors spend years training, memorising mountains of information. Sometimes, that focus on science can push empathy to the sidelines.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 11:49 pm IST

GTB shooting: Trio, including juvenile shooter, arrested

The accused planned to kill a rival gangster, Waseem, 33, but mistakenly killed another patient who was in the same ward. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:14 am IST

Patient plays video game during surgery, video shared by doctors goes viral

Snapshot of the patient playing video game while in operation theatre.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 09:15 am IST

Patients’ smile doctors’ biggest asset: Brajesh Pathak

Doctors from King George Medical University bagged the highest number of awards. (HT)
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 07:36 am IST

Why should cancer patients get treated at comprehensive cancer care hospital?

Transform your cancer battle: Why comprehensive care hospitals are essential
Published on Jun 26, 2024 08:47 pm IST

Fitness regimen, joint protection tips for haemophilia patients to stay healthy

Living well with Haemophilia: Comprehensive fitness regimen and joint protection tips for patients to stay healthy
Published on Jun 20, 2024 03:57 pm IST

NHRC notice to HR govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'

NHRC notice to HR govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'
Published on Jun 20, 2024 12:42 pm IST

VBA leader holds protest against alleged misconduct & corruption at Sassoon Hospital

Exploitation of needy patients should stop and action should be taken against the alleged misconduct and corruption at the hospital. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 07:22 am IST

Sassoon appoints committee to probe alleged demand of money by doctor 

On 4 June, a senior doctor at the hospital asked the relatives of the patient to pay 24,500 to a private medical store in the Pune station area for a medical kit. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 06:08 am IST

Patient dies, Patiala hospital staff booked for ‘negligence’

Jasvir Kaur, a 48-year-old patient, underwent a bariatric surgery for obesity in Prime Hospital on May 22. On June 3, she was referred to another hospital where she succumbed.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 06:48 am IST

IMS-BHU docs successfully treat 61-yr-old patient through MICS

(Pic for representation)
Updated on May 18, 2024 05:52 am IST

Infertility treatment linked to higher heart disease risk postpartum: Study

Infertility treatment patients twice as likely to be hospitalized with heart disease post-delivery.
Published on May 17, 2024 01:42 pm IST

Hyderabad man, 66, swallowed 3.5 cm mutton bone, doctor's operate

After Sriramulu's successful surgery, he was instructed to follow a strict diet to help in his recovery process.
Updated on May 15, 2024 05:09 pm IST

Nurses demand increased security after assault at BMC hospital

Nurses demand increased security after assault at BMC hospital
Updated on May 03, 2024 07:14 am IST

Patient jumps to death from fourth floor of Panchkula civil hospital

Another patient of the ward sustained injury in his eye after the victim flung a fire extinguisher at him. (iStock)
Updated on May 01, 2024 08:16 am IST