Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital A sore throat during summer is often triggered by environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, allergies, or viral infections rather than the season itself. Summer sore throats are usually linked to dryness, temperature changes, and increased exposure to
Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Dr. Rajeev M R Senior Consultant - General Pediatrics, Aster Whitefield Hospital The goal is not to remove all the holiday fun; it's more about keeping a couple of essential health habits in place For children, summer vacations usually come with that whole deal of family outings, staying
Dr. Shilpa Singi Lead Consultant Academies and Strategies Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital A UK hospital has unveiled a 60-bed rooftop critical care garden designed for ICU patients, blending nature, sunlight, and rehabilitation. Experts say such healing spaces may improve recovery, sleep quality, mental health, and overall patient
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
