Dr. Harshil Alwani, Consultant in Pulmonology, CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur chronic respiratory diseases can be effectively managed in addition to being preventable." The theme for this year, "Short of Breath, Think COPD," emphasizes the importance of identifying symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, persistent coughing, and dyspnea early on,
Dr. Krishna Reddy Thaduri Consultant Endocrinologist KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur The theme of this year’s WHO World Diabetes Day, "Diabetes across life stages,” recognizes that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management. A 2025 study found
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, today announced the launch of its Gold Rush Offer, offering users unlimited online doctor consultations for a period of three months at just ₹1,499. The limited-time offer aims to make expert medical advice more affordable and accessible to individuals
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. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant , Aster Whitefield Hospital We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot. Early kidney and tubular changes Urinalysis can detect protein or
Dr. Harsha G N, Consultant- Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital When it comes to maintaining healthy bones in women, resistance (weigh) training (yes you read that correctly) is one of the best things that you can do. Here’s the scoop on why and how weight training helps,
A recent nationwide survey has revealed that nearly 90% of Indians are willing to pay a higher fee for certified and quality-assured healthcare services, underscoring the growing importance of trust, transparency, and accreditation in India’s healthcare sector. The findings reflect a major shift in patient expectations
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly condemned the arrest of a doctor in connection with the recent deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, calling the move “unjustified” and “deeply demoralizing for the medical fraternity.” In a statement issued on Monday, the
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam Lead Consultant - Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology, Aster Whitefield Thyroid cancer has been growing faster than any other cancer in the world, and India has shown a continuous upward trend in the number of cases, particularly in women. Although awareness has increased, we must
Bengaluru’s first Metro-Based Heart Transport for Transplant In a first for the city, Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, in collaboration with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and state health authority, Jeeva Sarthakathe (JSK), successfully facilitated the transportation of a donated human heart through the Metro rail
