Dr. Sushma Rani, Senior Consultant - Nephrology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys are two vital organs that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. They filter waste products, excess fluids and electrolytes from the blood, regulates blood pressure and support bone health. It’s a
Authored by Dr. Ameet Sattur, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Suchirayu Hospital, Hubli The heart is a vital organ, tirelessly pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. However, certain heart diseases disproportionately impact women due to unique biological and hormonal factors.
Hema Krishna P, Consultant - Neurology and Movement Disorders, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Guillain-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,
Mankind Pharma, a renowned global pharmaceutical company, has set up a comprehensive healthcare camp at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, offering essential medical services and support to thousands of pilgrims. The initiative, which commenced on 13th January and will continue through to
Dr. C N Patil, HOD and Lead Consultant - Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January 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
Dr. Ashwin Santosh Shetty, Consultant – Ophthalmology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January is recognized as Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge about this sight-threatening disease. Often called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma progresses without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, making awareness
Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, an internationally acclaimed infertility specialist, endoscopic surgeon, and gynecologist, was formally installed as the 63rd President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) in a historic moment during the 67th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG
Dr. Manjunath Malige, Director - Diabetes & Endocrinology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru) These days, the term "stress" is rather common. But is diabetes brought on by stress? No! Although it can impact your blood sugar levels, it doesn't cause diabetes. Though stress cannot be avoided, we
Health camp was held at Indian Oil Bhawan, Yusuf Sarai in association with the 'Illness to Wellness' campaign and Yolohealth Camp’s aim was to spread awareness about preventive healthcare solutions Factors like long working hours, stress, poor diet and lack of physical activities
(Dr. Shilpa Ellur- Senior Consultant - Reproductive Medicine & High-Risk Obstetrician, Milann Fertility Center Bengaluru) Cholesterol, despite its negative reputation, plays a crucial role in our health, particularly during pregnancy. Elevated cholesterol levels, known as hypercholesterolemia, occur when there is an excess of cholesterol in the
