This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres, Chennai, and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through ‘Check-Olate’, a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself. According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% […]
Declining Sperm Parameters in Men
In the recent years, doctors have noticed a substantial increase in male infertility cases. Historically, the average sperm count has dropped significantly from approximately 113 million/ml in 1940, to 66 million/ml in 1990. Studies show that from the year 2000 onwards there is an average global decline in sperm count of approximately 2.64% per year. […]
DCDC Kidney Care Announces ‘AarogyaDeep Utsav 2025’ – India’s Largest Celebration for Dialysis Patients in New Delhi
DCDC Health Services Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s most trusted kidney care providers, proudly announces AarogyaDeep Utsav 2025 — India’s largest celebration dedicated to dialysis patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. The event will be held on November 15, 2025, from 3 PM to 8 PM at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. Subtitled “A Ray of […]
Protecting Young Brains: Understanding Stroke in Children
Dr. Sameeta Mercy Prabhu, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital When we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 in every 2,000 children, and timely recognition makes all the difference. What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs […]
Every 4 Seconds a Brain Under Siege- 90% could be saved
Ms. Palak Dengla Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Every 4 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from it. With 7 million deaths annually and over 160 million disability-adjusted life years lost globally, stroke remains the world’s second-leading killer. What is Stroke? A stroke is a “brain attack”—like how a heart attack […]
Understanding Hereditary Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing (BRCA1/BRCA2)
Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi , Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncology , HCG Cancer Center – Gulbarga Have you ever pondered why breast cancer affects multiple generations in some Indian families? This question haunts many caregivers, who watch loved ones endure the disease and yearn to shield the next generation. In India, where breast cancer ranks as the […]
Tamil Nadu’s Largest Stroke Network: Apollo Hospitals Chennai Expands Stroke Care Across the City with 9 Advanced Labs to Save Lives and Restore Hope
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, announced the expansion of its Apollo Advanced Stroke Network – a comprehensive, protocol-driven system designed to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients across the city. With one in four individuals above 25 years of age now at risk, and stroke cases increasingly being reported among younger populations, this initiative comes […]
Post-Menopausal Breast Health: Why Awareness Doesn’t End at 50
Dr Chandrashekhar Prasad Singh, Consultant- Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center – Ranchi The years after menopause are often described as liberating, no more cycles, no hormonal swings. But beneath that calm, another reality unfolds. After 50, the hormonal balance shifts, but the risk of breast cancer actually goes up. As per the National Cancer Registry Programme […]
Shreyas Iyer’s Spleen injury explained: What it means, the risks and the road to recovery
Cricketer Shreyas Iyer’s spleen injury in Sydney shocked fans. Doctor explain what a spleen injury means, how serious it can be, and what recovery looks like for athletes after such internal trauma. Shreyas Iyer reacts in pain during the third one-day international (ODI) men’s cricket match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground […]
What Is Dyscalculia, the Condition Victoria Beckham Was Bullied for in Her Childhood? Experts Share Tips to Deal With It
In the latest episode of Call Her Daddy podcast, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham revealed her childhood struggle with Dyscalculia. Here’s what this learning disorder means. Many find mathematics challenging, but for some, it’s more than just difficulty; it’s a distinct learning difference. Even some of the world’s most influential personalities are […]