Dr. Narendra BS, Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology Aster Whitefield Hospital As World Diabetes Day turns attention to “Workplace Stress and Diabetes,” clinicians andresearchers say the metabolic consequences of chronic job pressure are becoming increasinglyvisible in younger working populationsDiabetes is being diagnosed earlier, often among people
Dr. Bhawna Attri Consultant – Endocrinology Department : Endocrinology & Diabetes, Paediatric Endocrinology Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body cannot regulate blood glucose (sugar) properly. Glucose is the body’s primary source of energy, and its levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin, produced
• Nearly 30% of total patients are young adults • Obesity is the main cause • Losing just 5–10% of body weight helps significantly • Type-2 diabetes can be controlled through lifestyle changes • Daily exercise is essential • Kamineni Hospital doctors share insights on World Diabetes Day On the occasion
90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a stroke Smoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Prabhakar B, Head of General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Aster Whitefield Hospital Cricketer Shreyas Iyer’s spleen injury in Sydney shocked fans. Doctor explain what a spleen injury means, how serious it can be, and what recovery looks like for athletes after such internal trauma. Shreyas Iyer reacts
Dr Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital A recent WHO study reveals that children are, on average, nine times more likely than adults to vape. Experts share how vaping has similar effects as traditional smoking. According
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Heart attacks used to be thought of as something that happened to people in their 60s or 70s. But walk into any cardiac ward in India today, and you’ll see a far younger crowd — men
World Heart Day has been serving as a timely reminder of the importance of cardiovascular health, particularly in a country like India. Hypertension is one of the most significant contributors to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure in our country. In 2025, the ways of
The Illness to Wellness Foundation (ITWF) has joined hands with the Central TB Division (CTBD) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, and has launched a focused campaign to support the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). The initiative aims to
