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 sugar. The issue is not always the samosa you […]
How much work is too much work? Understanding Burnout Among Women
Dr. Smrithi D Nayak, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital In today’s fast-paced world, workplace burnout has become a silent struggle for many women. With growing responsibilities both at home and at work, women often find themselves caught between the pressure to perform and the need to care for others. Over time, this […]
At the deep end
Mr. Vijay C, Psycho – Oncologist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is […]
Young Hearts at Risk: Why Heart Attacks Are Striking Indians in Their 30s and 40s
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 and women in their 30s and 40s. It’s a […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Achieves Tamil Nadu’s First Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker Implantation
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Chennai, has another remarkable milestone in advanced cardiac care with the successful implantation of Tamil Nadu’s first Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker. The complex procedure was performed by Dr. Karthigesan A. M., Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, and his expert cardiac team. The recipient was an 80-year-old male patient with hypertension, […]
Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, Jubilee Hills expands its offering: Launches Aesthetic Department
Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital in Jubilee Hills is proud to announce the launch of its new Aesthetic Department. This wholistic center will provide comprehensive care for women seeking to improve both the functional and cosmetic aspects of their intimate health and otherwise. The brand will offer a wide range of advanced solutions to address common concerns such as […]
Syrup or No Syrup? The New Guidelines Changing How Doctors Treat Cough in Children
By Dr. Jyothi Raghuram – Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology For many years, whenever parents had a child with a cough, it was reflex to offer them a spoon of cough syrup. That is quickly changing. Throughout India, there has been a noticeable shift in the approach doctors take to prescribing cough syrups […]
How Sleep and Diet Can Be Factors That Prevent Breast Cancer
Dr. Ashwin K R, HOD – Department of Surgical Oncology, Aster Whitefield Hospital & Consultant – Surgical Oncology and Gynecological Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Small daily habits can make a big difference Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers among Indian women, accounting for a large proportion of new cancer […]
How Obesity Can Have an Impact on Spine Health
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. There are more younger and middle-aged individuals with chronic […]
The Dopamine Overdose How Modern Lifestyle is Rewiring Our Brains
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, Consultant – Psychiatrist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has […]