In the recent years, doctors have noticed a substantial increase in male infertility cases. Historically, the average sperm count has dropped significantly from approximately 113 million/ml in 1940, to 66 million/ml in 1990. Studies show that from the year 2000 onwards there is an average
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
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
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
Dr. Ashwin K R HOD - Department of Surgical Oncology, Aster Whitefield Hospital & Consultant - Surgical Oncology and Gynecological Oncology, Aster Whitefield Hospital. Small daily habits can make a big difference Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers among Indian women, accounting for
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician & HOD - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (Aster Whitefield Hospital) The trend of warm lemon water has gained notoriety in recent times as one of the most prevalent "wellness hacks" on social media. There is little understanding about
4-Year-Old Labrador with Swallowing Disorder Successfully Undergoes POEM Procedure, Recovers Well Pioneering minimally invasive surgery brings new hope for pets suffering from life-threatening esophageal disorders In a historic first for veterinary surgery, The Small Animal Clinic, Pune, has successfully performed the World's first Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedure on
Severe toxicity, extreme fatigue, and high levels of ammonia and lactic acid An 18-month-old baby girl from Suddapalle village in Kadapa district, born to a couple in a consanguineous (blood-related) marriage, was recently saved from a life-threatening condition by doctors at KIMS Kurnool. Two days before
Pioneering a New Era of Precision first Robotic Surgery for Rare Conditions in Western India Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai has achieved a major medical milestone by performing Western India’s first robotic surgery for Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) — a rare vascular disorder affecting only 1–2
With the exponential rise in global food trade, ensuring food safety and consumer protection has become a critical priority. Experts and industry leaders have emphasized that food regulators worldwide hold a pivotal role in safeguarding public health by enforcing stringent standards, harmonizing regulations, and strengthening
