Dr Parimala V Thirumalesh, senior consultant, neonatology and pediatrics, at Aster CMI HospitalChildhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate across India, and experts warn that the country lacks comprehensive data to tackle the issue effectively. While global health agencies have long flagged obesity as
Dr. N. Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant, Obstetrics & Gyneacology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreNeurological disorders include various conditions affecting the nervous system, with implications extending beyond motor and cognitive functions. Surprisingly, these disorders can also impact fertility, disrupting the complex network of signals between the brain
Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, BengaluruThe kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that
Authored By – Edwina Raj, Senior Dietician, Aster CMI HospitalEmbrace the new heart-healthy nutrition regime to protect our heart. Diet is one of the risk factors which is under your control and the Global Burden of Disease study has reported diet as a major factor
Authored by Dr. Ravi Kumar C P, Consultant - Paediatric Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreThe colourful digital landscape of India has rushed in, transforming childhood experiences via cell phones and tablets. Children today traverse a screen-dominated environment, ingesting digital content like never before. While technology
Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreWith sudden shifts in weather cool mornings giving way to scorching afternoons doctors across the city are witnessing a rise in urinary tract infection (UTI) cases. The primary culprit is Dehydration.Doctors are
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreAs parents, ensuring that our children grow up healthy and strong is a top priority. One often overlooked but essential aspect of a child’s health is deworming. Intestinal worms are common among
Hema Krishna P, Consultant - Neurology and Movement Disorders, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreGuillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This system, consisting of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord,
Dr Mahesh D M, Consultant Endocrinologist, Aster CMI HospitalOzempic is currently one of the most popular drugs on the market, with many Hollywood as well as Bollywood celebs allegedly using it to lose weight. Recently on Christmas, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took to
Dr. C N Patil, HOD and Lead Consultant - Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreJanuary 2025 marks Blood Donation Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to spotlight the myriad benefits of this selfless act. Blood donation is more than a gesture of generosity—it is
