Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Aster RV Hospital Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The statistics from Southeast Asia and India reveal a very alarming situation. According to the WHO, eight individuals in this region die from heart disease every
Health Experts Call for Early Detection, Preventive Care and Lifestyle Action Ahead of World Hypertension Day 2026 “In today’s time, it is essential that we make our communities more sensitive and aware, and strengthen awareness about hypertension. Due to changing lifestyles and reduced attention to physical
Dr Preeti Gaddad, Consultant Pediatrician, Kinder Women's Hospital Bangalore In today’s fast paced urban lifestyle, so called healthy packaged foods have become a staple in many households. From multigrain biscuits and fruit juices to protein bars and low fat snacks, these products are often marketed as
Dr. Bhawna Attri Consultant – Endocrinology Department : Endocrinology & Diabetes, Paediatric Endocrinology Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body cannot regulate blood glucose (sugar) properly. Glucose is the body’s primary source of energy, and its levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin, produced
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Heart attacks used to be thought of as something that happened to people in their 60s or 70s. But walk into any cardiac ward in India today, and you’ll see a far younger crowd — men
Dr. Ramachandran G Consultant – Spine & Deformity surgeon, Aster Whitefield Hospitals. The increase in obesity globally is a growing concern not only for doctors due to heart issues and diabetes, but it is also showing up in their office in a new way: bad backs.
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru When we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the
Authored By – Edwina Raj, Senior Dietician, Aster CMI Hospital Embrace the new heart-healthy nutrition regime to protect our heart. Diet is one of the risk factors which is under your control and the Global Burden of Disease study has reported diet as a major factor
