Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant – Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Your kidneys are the heroes of your body, silently working around the clock to filter out waste, regulate fluids, and maintain your blood pressure. However, kidney diseases often progress silently with little to no symptoms, causing significant damage and becoming a […]
Understanding Menopause: Navigating the Transition with Confidence and Clarity
Dr. Shivani Chandan L, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital During their lifespan, women undergo many physical and hormonal changes. One significant change in their life is the stage of menopause. Some women struggle to cope with it, while few others enjoy the process of their menstrual cycle coming to an end. However, […]
Stay Safe While Enjoying The Festival of Colours
Dr Sandeep Patil, Chief Intensivist and Physician, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan Holi, the festival of colours, marks as the beginning of spring season and end of winter. It’s a festival celebrated and cherished widely in India. The vibrant coloured powders are splashed around on friends and families & everyone comes together to eat a variety of […]
Hearing loss in the elderly
Dr. Rohit Udaya Prasad, Lead & Senior Consultant – ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Hearing loss in elderly is an issue which is seen in almost every household in our country which can range from mild to severe – profound levels. It’s generally the elephant in the room and is least expressed […]
Does fasting help with jet lag?
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The idea that fasting can help with jet lag stems from the connection between circadian rhythms and metabolic cycles. While there is limited direct evidence, studies on circadian biology suggest that fasting may reset the body’s internal clock. The “Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag […]
5 Lifestyle Factors That Increases the Risk of Poor Bone Health
Dr. J V Srinivas, Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Aster RV Hospital Bones make up the structural support for the body, allowing one to move freely, protecting the vital organs from injuries, storing minerals like calcium. Maintaining good bone health is crucial particularly as you age, as it minimizes the risk of osteoporosis […]
6 Things Every Young Woman Should Know About Reproductive Health
Dr. Sandhya Rani, Sr. Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Increased reports of period pain has been noticed in recent times. As a young woman, it’s essential to take care of one’s reproductive health. Many complications during this age can affect your entire well-being, from irregular periods to hormonal imbalances […]
Listen to Your Gut
Dr. MP Madhu, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster RV Hospital Here’s all you need to know about colonoscopy, a test to diagnose the problems of the large intestine Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat passes through four tubes: the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine […]
Can Shoulder Pain Be a Sign of Lung Cancer? Subtle Signs You Need to Watch Out For
Dr. Trinanjan Basu, HOD Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai After a long day at the office or post an intense workout session and some heavy lifting, a shoulder pain is quite common but imagine experiencing a continuous discomfort that is not cured by painkillers and quietly impedes your everyday activities. What if there […]
Steep fall in cases of cervical cancer in India over last decade: Doctors
Government must implement universal vaccination for girls in age group of 9-14 years to bring the incidence on par with developed nations Due to improving economy, increasing per capita income and better awareness and hygiene, the incidence of cervical cancer has drastically come down in India in the last 15 years, though it still is […]