Creating Awareness on Congenital Heart DefectsDr. R. ShanthipriyaConsultant Paediatric CardiologistKIMS Cuddles, VisakhapatnamCongenital Heart Disease one of the most common birth defects. Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) affect approximately 8 to 10 out of every 1,000 live births worldwide. In India alone, nearly 2.4 lakh children are
Dr. Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital, BengaluruCancer continues to pose a growing public health challenge in India, not because we lack effective treatments, but because far too many patients are diagnosed at advanced stages. Early detection remains the most
Dr. Sthiti Das, Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Center at CuttackThe issue begins with perception. Across many parts of the country, especially in Tier 2 andsemi-metro cities, areca nut in its various forms is often viewed as a low-risk activity,especially compared to smoking. For adolescents and young adults, this perception of lowrisk,
In a groundbreaking public health move, the Maldives government has officially begun implementing a ‘generational ban’ on smoking, making it one of the first countries in the world to take such a bold step toward a tobacco-free future.Under the new law, citizens born after a
The Government of Mizoram has launched a statewide ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’ campaign aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among school and college students, reinforcing its commitment to building a healthier, smoke-free generation.The campaign, spearheaded by the State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme
Dr Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield HospitalA recent WHO study reveals that children are, on average, nine times more likely than adults to vape. Experts share how vaping has similar effects as traditional smoking.According
In a significant move towards safeguarding the health of India’s younger generation, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Mrs. Anupriya Patel, launched the ‘Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0’ in New Delhi today. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Dinesh Raj,DM Cardiology, MD Medicine,Sr. Consultant Cardiologist,HCG Hospitals, RajkotChest discomfort is among the most commonly reported symptoms in emergency departments worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood problem. For many, the sensation is attributed to acidity, gas, anxiety, or fatigue—common occurrences in a fast-paced, sleep-deprived,
Dr.Nitin Bomanwar, Associate Director Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer CentreNagpur.In India, cancers of the head and neck are among the most frequently diagnosed ones — especially in men. These cancers include those of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, nasal passages, and salivary glands. Many of them
There is no safe level; In children damage caused by vaping does not stop at the lungs - affects the brain, altering attention, memory, learning and emotional regulation.Viksit Bharat requires healthy lungs! – A healthy next generation critical for India’s future Emotional literacy is critical to
