Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor. While these drugs are being hailed as 'miracle' shots for weight loss, they come with a complex set of side
Dr. Bhavya Reddy, Consultant Ophthalmology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Why Chlorine Is Used and What It Does to the Eyes Swimming pools use chlorine as a disinfectant to treat their water and eliminate dangerous microorganisms. The substance functions as a vital component of hygienic practices because it can eliminate bacteria and
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
Dr. Ankur Rajvanshi Lead & HOD - NICU & Neonatology, Senior Consultant Pediatrics, Aster Whitefield Hospital. The first few drops of breast milk a mother produces after childbirth are sometimes called “liquid gold” and yeah for good reason. That thicker yellowish milk, often referred to as colostrum is basically
Aster Whitefield Hospital Launches Karnataka’s First Dedicated Liver ICU: Pivotal shift in Liver specific critical care in the Region Bengaluru, April 24, 2026: Taking a major initiative towards expert liver care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has declared the launch of the first dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Karnataka.
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation. Body weight has served as a main measurement tool for metabolic health assessment since the commencement of
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan Lead & HOD - Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Whitefield Hospital Constant exposure to global conflict news, such as tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, can affect children's emotional wellbeing even in India. The ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar Consultant- Internal medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, A bowl of fresh salad implies clean eating for most, but the journey from farm to plate tells another story. It goes beyond concerns of cleanliness to the hidden realities of pesticides and insecticides used to protect crops from
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital. The festival of colours can negatively impact your hair in a variety of ways. Here is what a doctor recommends for safeguarding your hair, the necessary precautions to take, and vital hair safety tips. Holi may be the festival of
Aster Whitefield Hospital, in association with Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor, inaugurated Karnataka’s first Mobile Epilepsy Van under its flagship EPIC (Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Care) program, aimed at reducing the epilepsy treatment gap in rural and underserved communities. The launch was graced by the Chief Guest, Ramesh Aravind, Kannada
