A recent study linked to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has highlighted a growing but largely unnoticed mental health crisis among rural adolescents in India, revealing that nearly one in six teenagers in rural areas is experiencing severe psychological stress. The study documented several
Dr. Murali Krishna, Visiting Consultant Psychiatry & Counselling Services, Aster RV Hospital The constant pressure to succeed in today’s environment frequently obscures the true cost, which is our mental health. Long hours and an intense work ethic are acknowledged, but we hardly ever acknowledge the dangerous marathon we
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan Lead & HOD - Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Whitefield Hospital Constant exposure to global conflict news, such as tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, can affect children's emotional wellbeing even in India. The ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United
Dr. Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Cancer continues to pose a growing public health challenge in India, not because we lack effective treatments, but because far too many patients are diagnosed at advanced stages. Early detection remains the most
Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Reports Successful Buccal Mucosal Graft Reconstruction for Female Urethral Stricture in women Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) announces the successful treatment of a 45-year-old woman who suffered from urethral stricture for 12 years, restoring her urinary function
Dr. Nayana D H, Consultant - IVF, Aster Whitefield Hospital As a fertility physician, I see patients every week who ask one version of the same question: “If Imeditate, will it help me get pregnant?” The short, honest answer I give in clinic is: meditation won’treplace
Dr Sushma Gopalan, Child Psychologist, Child Life Specialist, and Dr Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD, Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency from Aster Whitefield Hospital Bengaluru, Karnataka In the latest episode of Call Her Daddy podcast, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham revealed her childhood struggle
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, Consultant - Psychiatrist, Aster Whitefield Hospital Kim’s recent confession of having had Stockholm Syndrome during this marriage has brought spotlight to a little-understood dynamic in toxic relationships where one partner may face emotional attachment to the abuser. Kim Kardashian has opened up about her past
A new HCL Healthcare study reveals an alarming mental health crisis in the Indian corporate sector, with 84% of employees reporting low mood and 60% showing signs of anxiety, coupled with widespread poor sleep. HCL Healthcare, a leading employer-health provider in India, has published findings from
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India’s largest paramilitary organization, has rolled out its first-ever comprehensive health and fitness initiative aimed at enhancing the physical readiness and overall well-being of its jawans nationwide. This landmark drive underscores the force’s commitment to maintaining optimal combat preparedness
