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History-sheeter shot dead near Kherki Daula. (File photo)

Delhi history-sheeter shot dead near Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurgaon

January 14, 2026 12:25 pm

Police said the victim was found in a Bolero vehicle and efforts are on trace the assailants

What to do after a monkey bite: First aid, rabies risk, and expert advice

September 27, 2025 4:30 pm

Any person bitten by a monkey needs immediate medical attention

Can this gel-based solution stop excessive bleeding?

This plant-based gel approved by the FDA is revolutionising trauma care with rapid bleeding control; find out what it is

October 04, 2024 5:48 pm

This new hemostatic agent is designed to address severe bleeding in emergency and trauma situations.

Is it safe to consume petroleum jelly? Expert weighs in

August 31, 2024 5:26 pm

Dr Prashant shared that petroleum jelly is commonly used in skin care, as it adds moisture to the skin.

Study links use of bandages with cancer, other health problems: Some alternatives you can try

April 09, 2024 6:23 pm

"Because bandages are placed upon open wounds, it's troubling to learn that they may be also exposing children and adults to PFAS,” said Linda S Birnbaum, scientist emeritus and former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program

IIT Guwahati researchers develop biodegradable wound dressing film

August 09, 2021 5:21 pm

Apart from providing an adequate environment towards the growth of the wounded cells, it assists towards the accelerated growth of the healthy cells and tissues," said Chandan Das, professor at IIT Guwahati.

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Canine care: Four simple ways to treat your pets’ wounds at home

July 17, 2021 12:22 pm

Learn how to treat some superficial dog wounds at home

Self-powered e-bandage speeds wound healing

December 24, 2018 9:52 am

Skin has a remarkable ability to heal itself, but in some cases, wounds heal very slowly or not at all, putting a person at risk for chronic pain, infection and scarring.

Cancer-causing worm heals wounds: Study

May 29, 2014 2:02 pm

Spit produced by a cancer-causing worm which damages the human liver can be used to treat non-healing wounds, a scientist has claimed.

Maggots no wonder cure for festering wounds

March 20, 2009 2:23 pm

They clean wounds faster than normal treatment but this does not lead to faster healing,results of the world's first controlled clinical trial of maggot medicine showed.