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 […]
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 […]
Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer: Navigating Risk and Care in a Fragile Time
Dr. Krunal Khobragade, Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center – Nagpur When a woman discovers she is pregnant, her focus shifts to nurturing new life. Yet for a small number, cancer casts a shadow on that hope, breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or within a few years after childbirth. Known as pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC), […]
How does weight training prevent osteoporosis in women?
Dr. Harsha G N, Consultant- Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital When it comes to maintaining healthy bones in women, resistance (weigh) training (yes you read that correctly) is one of the best things that you can do. Here’s the scoop on why and how weight training helps, and what the science says. What’s the problem with […]
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 […]
What Really Happens If You Drink Warm Lemon Water on an Empty Stomach for 15 Days Straight
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician & HOD – Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (Aster Whitefield Hospital) The trend of warm lemon water has gained notoriety in recent times as one of the most prevalent “wellness hacks” on social media. There is little understanding about this simple “life hack” beyond the claims from various […]
Palm Oil Beyond the Package: Rethinking Its Nutritional Role and Value in Modern Diets
On World Food Day, let’s move beyond food fears and embrace evidence-based nutrition for healthier, more sustainable lives By Dr Dharini Krishnan Modern diets have undergone significant change due to globalisation, urban living and the fast food industry, which thrives on convenience. Unfortunately, this shift has also brought on mass consumption of calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods that […]
Breaking the silence: Why Indian men avoid talking about prostate health?
Dr Santhosh Bethur – Lead Consultant Urology, Aster RV Hospital In a country where conversations about health care are frequently cloaked in shame, a few topics are more veiled in mystery than others. One such unattended, important problem in men is prostate health, specifically in India. With an increase in the proportion of prostate diseases […]
Oncologist lists 7 red flags of thyroid cancer to watch out for; shares 5 prevention tips
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Thyroid cancer usually arises quietly, in the gland shaped like a butterfly that is located at the base of your neck. A minor issue with your thyroid gland can have a huge impact on your energy levels, metabolism and […]
Your Toddler’s Development Journey: Skills They Will Develop and When
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan – Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Whitefield Toddlers develop in many different ways; it is remarkable how they change from day to day. There are developmental visible changes in the physical, thinking and speaking skills as they learning new things and start to say more. Understanding these […]