Andhra Pradesh recorded its first successful pancreas organ donation, marking a significant milestone in the state's organ transplantation programme under AP Jeevan Daan. Marishetty Chinna Rao (26), a resident of Munagapaka village in Anakapalli district, sustained severe injuries in a road accident and was admitted to
Dr. Mithun K N, Consultant Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru When a child complains of pain while urinating, wets the bed repeatedly, or makes too many trips to the bathroom, parents tend to reach for familiar explanations. Some of those explanations are accurate.
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Kerala has reported two deaths due to leptospirosis and identified nine new cases of the bacterial disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and public awareness measures amid the ongoing monsoon season. The state health department has urged residents, particularly those in high risk areas,
Family's decision to donate kidneys, corneas and skin underscores the life saving impact of deceased organ donation ~ In a profound act of compassion amid grief, the family of a 69 year old (F) Mumbai resident, declared brain dead on 28 June 2026, chose to give life beyond
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
Designed for individuals struggling with obesity, the new clinic offers supervised care, lifestyle correction, and long-term support for sustainable health outcomes With obesity rapidly increasing across all age groups in India, Medicover Hospital has launched a dedicated Obesity Clinic in Navi Mumbai. The clinic aims to
Dr Kristin George, Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally beloved for its comforting warmth,antioxidant content, and potential health benefits. But what happens if you drink a lot of tea everyday? Can that habit
• Nearly 30% of total patients are young adults • Obesity is the main cause • Losing just 5–10% of body weight helps significantly • Type-2 diabetes can be controlled through lifestyle changes • Daily exercise is essential • Kamineni Hospital doctors share insights on World Diabetes Day On the occasion
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and
