Exclusive: Astronaut Rakesh Sharma Had To Get His Wisdom Tooth Extracted Before His Trip To Space

(L to R) Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora; Rakesh Sharma with Soyuz T-11 crew (source: Russian House, New Delhi)

(L to R) Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora; Rakesh Sharma with Soyuz T-11 crew (source: Russian House, New Delhi)

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Updated Apr 1, 2025 | 01:12 PM IST

SummaryLt Gen Dr Vimal Arora, who is the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at Clove Dental talked about his experiences of treating the former Presidents of India and the time when he served as one of the doctors at the Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences in Bengaluru. He reveals that astronaut Rakesh Sharma had to have his wisdom tooth removed before he could be sent on the mission. Read on to know more.

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New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 08:54 PM IST

SummaryDr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor and health economist, takes over as NIH Director, focusing on transparency, biomedical innovation, chronic disease prevention, and eliminating government control over scientific misinformation research.

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Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 05:24 PM IST

SummaryVal Kilmer, the legendary actor, passed away at 65 after enduring years of health struggles. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, he underwent a tracheotomy that cost him his voice. Though he initially kept his illness private, Kilmer later chose to share his journey, raising awareness about the disease.

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FDA Approves At-Home Test For Three STIs In Women

FDA approves at home test for STIs in women

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST

SummaryThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved a single-use at-home test which can detect three STIs in women. Read on to know more.

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