On World Immunization Week, a leading neonatologist speaks out on India's immunization divide and why adults are the missing piece Dr. Babu S Madarkar Clinical Director Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician KIMS Cuddles, Secunderabad Every year during the last week of April, the world pauses to reflect on one of
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
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician & HOD - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Aster Whitefield Hospital As cancer care becomes more personalised, nutrition must follow the same path. Ms. Veena V'smessage is clear: skip the fear-based food rules, nourish the body adequately, and trust
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Skin barrier damage is now emerging as a frequent source of dermatological problems, driven byover-use of products, sun damage, pollution, stress and other factors. Learning how to protect thisbarrier is crucial for good skin health If your skin suddenly
Dr. Ranajit Kar Consultant- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center - Cuttack Cervical cancer does not begin in adulthood. Its roots are often planted much earlier, in years when health education is minimal, conversations are uncomfortable, and silence is mistaken for protection. In India, where adolescence is still
S Giriprasad, a psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore How did the role of social media and the sudden growth of slow travel aggravate ‘traveldysmorphia’ among people?From a mental health perspective, social media has changed travel from a personal experience into apublic performance. Earlier, travel was
Dr. Nayana D H, Consultant - IVF, Aster Whitefield Hospital A recent statement by Upasana Konidela entrepreneur and Vice Chairperson of CSR at ApolloHospitals has reignited debate around egg freezing in India, particularly its affordability and itsgrowing perception as “insurance” for women planning families later in life.Speaking at
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, today announced the launch of its PowerUpGuys campaign to inspire men to take charge of their physical and mental wellbeing this International Men’s Day. The campaign aims to address the growing concern around men neglecting their health both mental
Zoho Corporation’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, has stirred a nationwide debate after expressing concerns that Indian parents are giving “too many vaccines” to their children, urging families to think critically about the growing number of immunizations administered in early childhood. In a recent post shared
Ten-year-old KBC contestant Ishit Bhatt has become the butt of memes and jokes on social media, and the reason is his overconfident demeanour. His parents, too, have been dragged into this, with strangers dissecting their "parenting style" based on a few televised minutes. Is that
