The fifth edition engaged nearly 32,000 participants globally in a month-long campaign from World Heart Day, September 29, to October 28, 2025. Aster DM Foundation and associated hospitals pledged free pediatric heart surgeries for atleast 50 underprivileged children, bringing the cumulative total to atleast 214 surgeries over a span
In a significant medical advancement, researchers at a Gurugram-based institute have reported a major breakthrough in the treatment of children suffering from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. The institute’s clinical research team has
Post-hysterectomy urinary leakage in a young woman Months of physical and mental suffering Three fistulas between the bladder and vagina Complex surgery successfully performed by KIMS Kurnool doctorsA 25-year-old woman from Bethamcherla had to undergo a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) due to fibroids.
Collaborates with Mothers Against Vaping for Capacity-Building Workshop at Delhi Police Academy Acknowledging the urgency of curbing the proliferation of gateway nicotine products despite an existing nationwide ban, the Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to organize a dedicated capacity-building workshop
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s regulatory action against a company for misleading labeling and marketing of an ‘ORS’-branded product, emphasizing that public health must take precedence over commercial interests.The court ruled that the product in
Dr. Sameeta Mercy Prabhu, Consultant - Paediatric Neurology, Rainbow Children’s HospitalWhen we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 in every 2,000 children, and timely recognition makes all
Zoho Corporation’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, has stirred a nationwide debate after expressing concerns that Indian parents are giving “too many vaccines” to their children, urging families to think critically about the growing number of immunizations administered in early childhood.In a recent post shared
India witnessed an alarming surge in extreme heat events in 2024, with each person exposed to an average of 20 heatwave days, of which 6.5 days were directly linked to human-induced climate change, according to a new global analysis.The findings, published by Climate Central, highlight
Snoring is Not Just a Sound, It Could Be a Knock of DeathTimely Diagnosis and Treatment Can Save Lives, Doctors Warn One Person Dies of Stroke Every Four Minutes Rising Stroke Cases Among People Aged 15 to 49Snoring during sleep can be more dangerous
Dr Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield HospitalA 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
