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
Aster CMI Hospital has once again showcased its clinical excellence by successfully performing a complex surgical procedure to remove a massive 9 kg ovarian cyst from a 47-year-old woman. The surgery not only relieved the patient of a life-threatening condition but also preserved her hormonal
The new dedicated stroke unit offers rapid diagnostics, multidisciplinary care and advanced treatment options for stroke patients, bringing critical neurological services closer to families in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas In a critical step for neurological health in the region, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, has launched
90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a stroke Smoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Deepthi Ashwin, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster Whitefield Hospital. Sleep deprivation causes your stress system to overact while suppressing the reproductive system, leading to increased cortisol levels and decreased sex hormones. Lack of sleep disrupts reproductive hormones and fertility. Most people associate sleep with rest, but
in collaboration with Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, hosted an impactful public awareness initiative to highlight the life-saving importance of timely action in stroke management. The event’s highlight was a live flash mob skit that captured the attention of hundreds of mall visitors. Performed at 12:00 PM, 3:00
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released a study highlighting a sharp rise in metabolic and lifestyle-related risk factors among professionals aged 30 to 40. The findings show that obesity, abnormal lipid levels, and early glucose irregularities are becoming common in this age group,
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
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,
