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
In a remarkable medical milestone, Narayana Health City has successfully performed a robot-assisted septal defect closure surgery, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive cardiac procedures in India.The complex procedure was carried out by a team of expert cardiac surgeons using a state-of-the-art surgical robot,
India has witnessed a notable improvement in the sex ratio at birth (SRB), with 12 states reporting figures higher than the national average, according to the latest government data. The progress reflects the impact of sustained efforts under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) initiative
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield HospitalSkincare due is gaining popularity for its anti- and skin-brightening benefits, making it a go-to choice for healthier, glowing skin, says a dermatologistA growing number of people between the ages of 20 and 40 we turning to
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
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant , Aster Whitefield HospitalWe often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot.Early kidney and tubular changesUrinalysis can detect protein or
Study Identifies BPS and DPS in Receipts, Highlighting Risks of Hormone Disruption, Heart Issues, and Cancer for Cashiers, Transport Staff, and Everyday UsersThe next time you pick up a supermarket or ATM receipt, you might also be picking up chemicals that can quietly harm your
HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Miniratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has paid a dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024–25, reaffirming its strong financial performance and contribution to India’s public
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, Consultant - Psychiatrist, Aster Whitefield HospitalKim’s recent confession of having had Stockholm Syndrome during this marriage has brought spotlight to a little-understood dynamic in toxic relationships where one partner may face emotional attachment to the abuser.Kim Kardashian has opened up about her past
Dr. Harsha G N, Consultant- Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield HospitalWhen 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,
