The Central Government is preparing to launch a nationwide fitness and preventive healthcare campaign to tackle the rising burden of non communicable diseases (NCDs), following fresh data showing a sharp increase in lifestyle related illnesses across the country. The initiative is expected to promote physical
A 50-year-old patient suffering from a severe headache for nearly a month was successfully treated at Medicover Hospital, Kharghar, after doctors diagnosed a rare neurological condition. The patient's headache became worse while sitting or standing and improved on lying down. Further investigations revealed a leak
As participation in sports and fitness activities continues to rise across India, sports related injuries are becoming increasingly common among both professional athletes and recreational fitness enthusiasts. Addressing this growing healthcare need, Manipal Hospital Millers Road has launched its dedicated Sports Injury Care Centre, offering specialised diagnosis and treatment
Authored by Dr. Mohsin Wali Every attack on a doctor is far more than an assault on an individual, it is an attack on the healthcare system itself. Yet, incidents of verbal abuse, intimidation and physical violence against healthcare professionals continue to rise across India, exposing
The World Health Organization has warned that the number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to nearly 35 million annually by 2050 unless countries urgently strengthen cancer prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. The warning comes in the WHO Global Status Report on
Medical professionals and healthcare associations have raised serious concerns over the increasing incidence of violence, verbal abuse and threats against healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities across India, calling for stronger legal protections, improved reporting systems and enhanced security measures to safeguard frontline medical
A 29-year-old woman with a severe post burn deformity of the left chest and breast, resulting from a childhood burn injury, has successfully undergone very complex reconstructive plastic surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi. The patient sustained flame burns injuries at the age of five. The
The Government of India has expanded its fight against anaemia by incorporating low birth weight infants into the revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan, marking a significant shift towards a more comprehensive and technology enabled approach to tackling one of the country's most persistent public
Dr. Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation, insulin function, nerve health, and muscle function. Research suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have low magnesium levels, making
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Director - Stereotactic and Functional Neurosciences & Senior Consultant Dept. of NeuroSpine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund For many years, epilepsy management primarily focused on controlling seizures through medication. While this approach remains a cornerstone of treatment, advances in neurological care have transformed our understanding of
