Family planning is an essential pillar of public health and economic development, empowering individuals and couples to decide the number and spacing of their children. This not only improves health outcomes but also contributes to a sustainable and prosperous society. As a gynecologist, I have
Dr. Sagar Bhattad, Consultant - Paediatric Immunology & Rheumatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore At birth, our body's defense system, (the immune system), fights germs with white blood cells and antibodies. Genes guide these cells. In some children, however, genetic problems weaken this system, making them prone
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Faridabad, the premiere medical care facility in Delhi NCR announces successful treatment of a young man with severe facial and skull injuries inflicted from road traffic accident. Mr. Trilok Sharma, from Firozpur Jhirka arrived at the hospital on June 8,
Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd. (Fischer MV), a pioneering force in the healthcare industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tech Avant-Garde (TAG), an innovative educational solutions provider, to implement comprehensive health programs in educational institutions across India. This strategic partnership aims to drive holistic
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, revealed a concerning trend in dengue test requests across major Indian cities, particularly in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The internal data analysis highlights a significant increase in dengue testing, raising concerns about the spread of this mosquito-borne disease during the
Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences (NICS), one of India's premier cardiac care institutions, celebrated the one-year milestone of the launch of first-of-its-kind and the only dedicated Center of Excellence (CoE) for Echocardiography training in the country. This
Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern about the health impacts of toxic air on fertility. Pollutant exposure has previously been linked to increased miscarriage rates and preterm births, and microscopic soot
In recent developments from Kerala, a concerning health issue has surfaced involving a brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri. This rare and deadly infection has already claimed the lives of several children in the region, raising alarm among medical experts and the general public. The
The Pune Municipal Corporation on Monday said that a 31-year-old woman from Kalas, Yerawada, has been diagnosed with Zika virus infection. This takes the count of pregnant women with the infection to six. The total number of cases in the city is now at 12. The
It aims to provide accessible, advanced medical services and holistic wellness to the community. Lilavati Clinic & Wellness, a new venture by promoters of Mumbai’s famed Lilavati Hospital, inaugurated a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in their personal capacity in Ahmedabad on Monday, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing
