Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Cancer treatment is no longer limited to standard protocols. The same drug, given in the same way, does not work for every patient. That’s where personalised medicine comes in. It changes the approach. It looks at your unique biology, not just […]
Collagen, probiotics surge in skincare routines
Skincare due is gaining popularity for its anti and skin-brightening benefits, making it a go-to choice for healthier, glowing skin, says a dermatologist. A growing number of people between the ages of 20 and 40 we turning to probiotics and collagen to improve their skin health. What started nutrition trend has now made Its way into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When the Brain peeked through the Nose! Doctors at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka save a 33-year-old from a fatal condition
In a rare medical case, doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi, successfully treated a 33-year-old woman suffering from a severe condition in which a portion of her brain had herniated through the skull base into the nasal cavity and sinuses. The brain tissue had descended into her nasal passage and oral cavity due to erosion of […]