WHO has urged governments worldwide to strengthen measures aimed at protecting children and adolescents from tobacco and nicotine addiction, warning that the industry continues to target younger populations through appealing products, marketing strategies, and digital platforms. The global health agency highlighted growing concerns over the rising
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
Rising use of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches endangers younger generations New-age nicotine products not effective for smoking cessation and instead fuels addiction Use of illegal means to flood the market and creation of a narrative to legalise these harmful products
The “Two-Minute Action for Oral Cancer Protection” campaign ActAgainstOralCancer aims to tackle the rising burden of oral cancer by encouraging quick mirror based self checks for early symptoms, enabling timely detection and intervention With head and neck cancers rising across India and oral cancers accounting for
International conference on vascular diseases held in Hyderabad Emphasising the importance of continuous learning and practical exposure for medical professionals, Dr. Bhaskar Rao, CMD of KIMS Group of Hospitals, said that training workshops and academic conferences play a vital role in equipping young doctors with the
Leading national and international stroke experts discussed the latest advances in stroke care, prevention, and treatment Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association (INSC 2026) was held from 13–15 March 2026 at Grand Hyatt, Kochi, bringing together leading neurologists, stroke specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from India and
Leading multi-specialty healthcare provider Medanta – The Medicity has launched a year-round lung health awareness and screening initiative across the Delhi NCR, aimed at addressing the growing burden of respiratory diseases in the region. The initiative focuses on promoting preventive respiratory care through early screening, public
Dr Sriram Simakurthy, Chief Medical Officer, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad Sight is one of our most valued senses, which allows us to connect with the world around us. Withage, however, for millions of people, eyesight-related challenges begin with slight blurriness andprogressively lead to irreversible vision loss.Among
Transforming Misconceptions into Knowledge: “Heartstrong” Enhances Understanding of Cardiac Wellbeing in India~ In a time when heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Kaushal Chhatrapati has announced the launch of his new book “Heart Strong (Heartstrong)”
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Gleneagles Hospital has introduced an AI-enabled Hub-and-Spoke stroke model that connects diagnostic centres across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to its stroke team in real time, helping detect strokes early, reduce treatment delays, and improve outcomes With stroke cases rising rapidly across India and delays in
