What was meant to be a peaceful return home after an evening walk turned into a terrifying ordeal for a 75-year-old Bhagwani Singh, a resident of Lower Parel, when strong winds sweeping through her high rise apartment triggered a scary accident. As she paused at
Families of women affected by the Kota Medical College maternal health tragedy have appealed to the Rajasthan government for urgent financial assistance and access to advanced medical treatment after several mothers developed acute kidney failure following childbirth. The incident, allegedly linked to the administration of
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
Dr. Shilpa Singi Lead Consultant Academies and Strategies Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital A UK hospital has unveiled a 60-bed rooftop critical care garden designed for ICU patients, blending nature, sunlight, and rehabilitation. Experts say such healing spaces may improve recovery, sleep quality, mental health, and overall patient
Researchers have identified 74 locations in the human genome associated with anxiety symptoms, marking a significant breakthrough in understanding the biological basis of one of the world's most common mental health conditions. The findings emerged from a large scale genome wide association study (GWAS) that
A new study has found that yoga may offer significant benefits for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's disease by enhancing cognitive function, alleviating symptoms of depression, and improving gut health, highlighting the potential of mind body interventions in the management of neurodegenerative disorders. The research adds
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reviewed the draft Mental Health Policy for Schools, marking an important step towards strengthening mental health support systems for students, teachers, and the broader school community across India. According to the Ministry of Education, the review meeting brought together senior
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
