India has crossed the milestone of more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, reflecting growing public awareness and support for organ and tissue donation across the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The achievement marks a significant step in the
Google has unveiled an innovative research technology that uses a smartphone's front facing camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate a user's heart rate and resting heart rate during everyday smartphone use. The system, known as Passive Heart Rate Monitoring During Smartphone Use in Everyday
A rare, life threatening combination of cardiac and intestinal emergencies in a newborn was successfully managed through seamless multidisciplinary care at Ankura Hospital, giving the baby a new lease on life and a chance to grow healthy For the first time in India, a highly coordinated
Naturally occurring trans fats found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt may not carry the same health risks as industrially produced trans fats, according to a new review of scientific evidence. The findings could help clarify long standing concerns about trans
As temperatures continue to soar across India, health conscious consumers are increasingly turning to chia seed water as a natural way to stay hydrated. Often described as one of the season's most popular wellness drinks, chia seed water is gaining attention not only for its
Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Aster RV Hospital Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The statistics from Southeast Asia and India reveal a very alarming situation. According to the WHO, eight individuals in this region die from heart disease every
Dr Intezar Mehdi, Director and HOD, Paediatric Haemato-Oncologist and BMT Specialist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru. For many years, thalassemia treatment was only about blood transfusions. While transfusions remain essential and life-saving for patients with severe cases of thalassemia, they are only a part of managing the condition but not
A 48-year-old woman who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest shortly after reaching the hospital was revived after nearly 50 minutes of continuous CPR, followed by successful angioplasty, giving her a second chance at life In a life-saving intervention, a team led by Dr. Gaurav Surana, Consultant
Dr. S M Fayaz, Lead & Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, KIMS Hospitals(Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences),Mahadevapura, Bengaluru "Grandfather's disease" is officially entering its new era. As of 2026, hypertension is no longer a disease that affects our grandparents but has become a hallmark of successful youth. ● Chronic
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks, frozen meals, processed meats, and instant foods may significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular death, according to new findings presented by leading European and American cardiology researchers. A major clinical
