Dr. Srinivasa Murthy C L, Lead Paediatrics, Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Watching your baby in discomfort can be heartbreaking—especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. One of the most common issues infants face in their early months is constipation. While it’s usually not a serious medical condition, it […]
6 Ways to Differentiate IBS from Other Digestive Disorders
Dr. Ajay B R, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’re one of those people typing in “Why does my stomach hate me?” into a search bar, you are not the first. Digestive issues are fairly common, however not all of them are the same. In reality, not all of these conditions […]
This is not India’s digital decade but India’s health decade’, states Amitabh Kant at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025
The World Health Summit (WHS)’s Regional Meeting 2025 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi – marking the first time this global platform is being hosted in India. Organised by the National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) as a member of the WHS Academic Alliance in collaboration with Ashoka University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, […]
Smiline Dental Hospitals, at Financial District, makes globally benchmarked care accessible to everyone!
Smiline Dental Hospitals, redefining dental excellence in Hyderabad for over three decades, has unveiled its third hospital in the Financial District, today. With existing state-of-the-art facilities in Panjagutta and Hi-Tech City, Smiline has earned a sterling reputation for its warmth, precision, and commitment to cutting-edge care. The new facility stands as a benchmark for modern dentistry, featuring world-class infrastructure and global – standard technology including AI-powered […]
6 Gut-Friendly Foods That Soothe an Irritated Stomach
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’ve experienced bloating, cramping, or that unpleasant “off” sensation in your stomach, you are not alone. Every day many patients come in complaining of stressed guts— invariably caused by stress, specific foods, or even IBS, reflux, or other chronic conditions. Your gut is not […]
6 Early Warning Signs of Malaria You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Even though malaria may appear to be a headache and an issue for travellers going to tropical climates, it actually poses a significant challenge to public health in India and many other countries around the world. It can be life-threatening if […]
60% of Cancer Patients Experience Severe Distress: Experts Call for Urgent Integration of Psychosocial Care on World Psycho-oncology Day 2025
In a pivotal move to reshape cancer care in India, a high-level round table was held today to underscore the need for integrating psycho-oncology into mainstream cancer treatment. Organized to mark World Psycho-oncology Day 2025, the event titled A Stakeholders Round Table Deliberation on “Integrating Psychosocial Care into Mainstream Cancer Management” was jointly hosted by Healthcare Global Enterprises […]
Breaking the Silence: Reclaiming Control Over Urinary Incontinence
Dr Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital The Silent Struggle Living with urinary incontinence isn't just about unexpected leaks—it's about the quiet erosion of confidence and embarrassment that follows. After many years of helping patients through this journey, I've witnessed how this condition silently steals away life's simple pleasures: laughing without worry or enjoying […]
Understanding the nuances of Driver’s knee
Dr. J. V. Srinivas, Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Aster RV Hospital Driver’s knee is a condition whereby a person experiences discomfort or pain in the knee joint as a result of the activity that he or she is performing, mainly by driving. It occurs primarily in the right knee since one keeps […]
5 Ways Rheumatic Diseases Affect Women Differently
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Rheumatic diseases — which include autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma — affect millions of people worldwide. But women have been known to be affected differently by rheumatic diseases. The reason why this happens is multifold. Hormonal changes, immune […]