Amid rising eye health concerns in Karnataka, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital has introduced advanced Contoura Vision technology in Bengaluru, offering precise, personalised vision correction to patients across the state Bengaluru is witnessing a worrying rise in refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism, particularly among children, young adults, and IT professionals with heavy screen exposure, […]
Causes of Lung Cancer: Not Just Smoking
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is especially concerning in India, where rising rates of air pollution, high smoking prevalence, and limited awareness contribute to the growing number of cases. A concerted effort to […]
7 Myths About Fatty Liver You Should Stop Believing
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant – Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Fatty liver disease, which used to be rare, has become alarmingly prevalent, particularly in India, where sedentary living and diets high in carbohydrates are routine. However, even as awareness grows, there remain a few myths surrounding the condition that obscure facts. From […]
Asthma vs. COPD: 7 Key Differences You Should Know
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Breathing should be effortless. But for millions, conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make every breath feel like a struggle. While both involve difficulty breathing and narrowed airways, asthma and COPD are not […]
6 Early Symptoms of Autoimmune Conditions in Children
Dr. Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Autoimmune conditions occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues instead of targeting harmful invaders like viruses or bacteria. While these conditions are often associated with adults, children can be affected too – sometimes in […]
Juvenile Arthritis: 8 Things Every Parent Should Know
Dr Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant – Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Arthritis is commonly perceived as a condition that only affects older adults. However, children are not immune to this disease either. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in children, and unlike age-related osteoarthritis, it is an […]
Understanding the nuances of Meningitis & Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Meningitis means infection or inflammation of the covering of the brain. It can be sudden onset or long standing. Infectious causes are most common. Infectious causes include bacterial like Streptococcal, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Hemophilus Influenza, Tuberculosis. Viral causes like Herpes group, enterovirus, Arboviruses, fungal infections and […]
Migraine Decoded: 8 Things You Should Know About This Debilitating Condition
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Have you ever been caught off guard by a pounding headache so severe that even the dimmest light or softest sound felt unbearable? If so, you might have experienced a migraine. Far more than just a bad headache, migraine is a complex […]
Hypospadias in Newborns: 8 Things Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar, Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Surgery, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Being told your newborn has “hypospadias” can be an overwhelming experience for any parent. The term may sound alarming, but hypospadias is actually more common than most people realize—and more importantly, it’s treatable. With proper medical care and timely […]
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 […]