Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola), the financial services arm of Murugappa, in partnership with the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind (Sightsavers India), has launched the Rural Eye Health Project in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is aimed at improving eye health and reducing preventable blindness and visual impairment in rural communities through […]
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Disease Women Cannot Ignore
Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi, Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center – Gulbarga We all know how women juggle work, home, and care for loved ones. Many women brush aside health issues like bloating, irregular periods, or constant tiredness. These are often seen as part of daily life or stress. But sometimes, these small signs […]
How Physiotherapy Transforms Weekend Warriors into Championship Contenders
Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital After a decade with athletes, I've cracked the code that separates recreational players from champions. Here's how badminton can revolutionize your fitness and health. Importance of warm up: Enhances blood circulation, improves flexibility, enhances performance. It reduces chances of rotator cuff strain, ACL/Meniscal tears, back injuries. Scapular […]
Aster RV Hospital Organizes Free Multi- Speciality Health Camp for Ramanagara Forest Staff
In a significant step towards extending healthcare to undeserved communities, Aster RV Hospital organized a free multi-specialty health camp for the families of Ramanagara Forest Department and employees in a remote forest area. With no hospital facilities available nearby, this initiative aimed to provide essential medical support and quality healthcare access to people living in […]
57% of Indians View Pharmacists as Health Experts, More Than Just Medicine Dispensers: Zeno Health Survey
As the world celebrates pharmacists today, Zeno Health reveals the quiet truth about who India really trusts when it comes to their health. Based on a survey of over 500 pharmacists across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, the report shows that, beyond doctors, pharmacists stand at the intersection of trust, clarity, and affordability. This year’s global theme by […]
Oncologist busts 5 common myths about thyroid cancer, reveals why more women in their 30s and 40s are at risk
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Thyroid cancer has been growing faster than any other cancer in the world, and India has shown a continuous upward trend in the number of cases, particularly in women. Although awareness has increased, we must still overcome some myths, […]
Oncologist lists 7 red flags of thyroid cancer to watch out for; shares 5 prevention tips
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Thyroid cancer usually arises quietly, in the gland shaped like a butterfly that is located at the base of your neck. A minor issue with your thyroid gland can have a huge impact on your energy levels, metabolism and […]
From Yoga to Walking Clubs: Common Everyday Activities That Can Save Your Brain
Dr. Swaroop Gopal – Group Director – Aster International Institute of Neurosciences and Spine Care When people discuss safeguarding their health into old age, the discussion tends to revolve almost exclusively around the heart, weight, or bones. What about the brain, though? After all, it's the headquarters for everything else. Here's the reality: Cognitive drop-off isn't something that materialises […]
AbbVie Hosts National Conclave on World Retina Day to Spotlight Rising Burden of Diabetic Macular Edema
AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to developing innovative medicines and solutions, hosted the National Conclave on World Retina Day at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi, to spotlight Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), one of the leading causes of vision loss among people living with diabetes. According to 2025 report by the Cleveland Clinic, about 1 […]
Experts Call for Shift Towards Co-Parenting for Healthier Families
In a bid to raise alarm on the prevalent imbalance of gender roles in parenting, experts across India are advising parents to embrace the concept of co-parenting, ahead of National Family Day. Co-parenting is a model where both parents share equal responsibilities in raising children, rather than furthering the traditional norm of the mother as […]