Important Lessons for Indian Youth to Resist Narrative of E-Cigarette Manufacturers Studies by UC San Diego, University of Auckland and University of Sydney exposes e-cigarette companies E-cigarette companies’ claims about vaping displacing smoking are false The belief that vaping will help in quitting smoking
Ms. Edwina Raj, Head of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital Heart disease and stroke in women are in the rise due to various changes in diet and lifestyle among women which we have observed in recent times such as smoking , uncontrolled blood sugar
Madagascar Man Finds Relief for Excruciating Abdominal Pain at Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai After suffering abdominal pain for over two months following a fall from bed, an elderly patient was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and underwent a life-saving stent procedure Mumbai: A team of Dr
Early-stage cancers often require less intensive treatments, leading to fewer side effects and a better quality of life. Timely diagnosis and treatment not only save lives but also lessen the physical and emotional burden of cancer treatments~ Previously, cancer was more prevalent in men due to habits
Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar, Lead & Senior Consultant - Paediatric Surgery, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of early detection and cutting-edge surgical techniques, a two-day-old baby underwent minimally invasive hernia repair surgery for left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). A
Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that
Dr. Sushma Rani, Senior Consultant - Nephrology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys are two vital organs that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. They filter waste products, excess fluids and electrolytes from the blood, regulates blood pressure and support bone health. It’s a
Authored by Dr. Ameet Sattur, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Suchirayu Hospital, Hubli The heart is a vital organ, tirelessly pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. However, certain heart diseases disproportionately impact women due to unique biological and hormonal factors.
Dr. Ashwin Santosh Shetty, Consultant – Ophthalmology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January is recognized as Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge about this sight-threatening disease. Often called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma progresses without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, making awareness
Dr. Sanjay Bhat, Sr. Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Angina, also known as angina pectoris, refers to chest pain or discomfort resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary artery disease
