Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi, Sr Consultant, Medical oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Kalaburagi. The human esophagus is a masterpiece of muscular coordination, a hollow, ten inch conduit that serves as the vital link between the external world and our internal chemistry. In a healthy body, a series of rhythmic contractions
Dr Raj Nagarkar, Chief of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nasik Cancer often arrives like an unexpected storm, but for many people, its earliest signs can be surprisingly subtle, sometimes as simple as a change in the colour of urine. Bladder cancer, though
Mothers Against Vaping (MAV), a collective of concerned mothers battling the menace of new age tobacco devices that threaten an entire generation by acting as gateway products, has called for an inquiry into the visuals showing cricketer Riyan Parag apparently vaping during an IPL 2026
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
Dr. Dandu Hemanth Naga Varma, Consultant Surgical Ongologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag It often starts in a way that feels almost too ordinary to worry about, a sore throat that lingers a little too long, a voice that sounds slightly different, or the uncomfortable feeling that something is
Creating Awareness on Congenital Heart Defects Dr. R. Shanthipriya Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist KIMS Cuddles, Visakhapatnam Congenital 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, Bengaluru Cancer 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
