Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant - Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Think about the last time you went up the stairs, bent down to grab something, or even just lifted your arms above your shoulders. You probably didn't even think
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material.
Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that
A 26-year-old man from Karimnagar had unknowingly carried a pen cap in his lungs for 21 years after accidentally swallowing it at the age of five. Over the past month, he had been experiencing persistent cough and unexplained weight loss. His condition worsened significantly over
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The liver is among the most underrated but busiest organs in your body. It's a built-in detox system that removes toxins, metabolizes food and synthesizes vital proteins that sustain life. Although the liver
Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Medical Director at Mahajan Hospital and Regenerative Medicine Researcher at StemRx Bioscience Pvt Ltd. Microbiota refers to the community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and others, that live in the human body and may be considered commensal, symbiotic, or pathogenic. The concept
Dr. Sabia Mangat, Consultant - Gynaecologist, Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Milann Fertility Center, Chandigarh The human body is home to trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the microbiome. From immunity and digestion to mental health and, unexpectedly, reproductive health, these microscopic residents significantly impact our general
Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore With sudden shifts in weather cool mornings giving way to scorching afternoons doctors across the city are witnessing a rise in urinary tract infection (UTI) cases. The primary culprit is Dehydration. Doctors are
Women's health is influenced by a myriad of factors, from lifestyle choices to biological changes and societal perceptions. Among many issues affecting women worldwide, cervical cancer, often associated with the Human Papillomavirus, is one of the most widely discussed topics. As much as various risk
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore As parents, ensuring that our children grow up healthy and strong is a top priority. One often overlooked but essential aspect of a child’s health is deworming. Intestinal worms are common among
