Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore The unexpected and tragic death of Indian shooting star and renowned Olympics coach Jaspal Rana, aged 49 years, has left the entire sports world stunned. The renowned coach, who was associated with sports throughout his life and
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
Led by Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee (Hony. Brig.) Dr. Anil Kohli, the initiative brought oral health awareness and free health screenings to residents of Village Khor Reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare and oral health awareness at the grassroots level, the Illness to Wellness
As more people seek enjoyable ways to stay active, health and fitness experts are increasingly recommending swimming as one of the most effective full body workouts for improving overall health, fitness, and mental well being. Combining cardiovascular exercise with low impact resistance training, swimming offers
A new study has raised concerns about the long term kidney health of people living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who are prescribed certain commonly used blood pressure medications. Researchers found that some antihypertensive drugs may be associated with worse kidney outcomes, highlighting the need
Remote Patient Monitoring is rapidly emerging as a game changing component of India's healthcare ecosystem, enabling doctors to monitor patients' health in real time without requiring frequent hospital visits. Driven by digital health adoption, increasing smartphone penetration, and the growing burden of chronic diseases, RPM
As heatwave conditions continue to affect several parts of India, healthcare experts are warning that drinking water alone may not be sufficient to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Doctors say maintaining electrolyte balance is equally important, especially during prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and excessive
Intermittent fasting has emerged as one of the most popular dietary trends worldwide, praised for its potential to support weight loss, improve metabolic health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. But as its popularity continues to grow, health experts say the science behind intermittent
A new study has suggested that peppermint oil may have potential benefits in helping regulate blood pressure, sparking interest among researchers exploring natural approaches to cardiovascular health. While the findings are promising, experts caution that peppermint oil should not be viewed as a replacement for
