Mr. Vijay C, Psycho – Oncologist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is […]
Cautious Deepavali – Take Care of Your Eyes – Play Safe
Dr Ravi Dorairaj, Consultant Opthalmologist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bengaluru Few festivals in India match the excitement and festive spirit of Diwali. Regardless of religion or region, the entire country comes alive to celebrate the festival of lights. Amidst all the joy and celebrations, it is crucial to take precautions to protect ourselves, especially our eyes, […]
Aster RV Hospital Inaugurates Modern Police Outpost to Support Bengaluru’s Traffic Police
In a gesture of appreciation and community partnership Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar inaugurated a modern police outpost to recognize the dedicated service of Bengaluru’s traffic police. The facility aims to offer officers a comfortable space to rest and refresh while managing city traffic in challenging weather conditions. The outpost was inaugurated by Dr. Prashanth […]
Sammprada Hospital, Bengaluru, Launches Advanced Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Sammprada Hospital, one of Bengaluru’s leading centres for cancer and critical care, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, aimed at making world-class cancer treatment accessible and affordable to patients from across India. The launch was graced by Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South Constituency, who attended as […]
Rapid Advances in Cancer Therapy will Soon Turn Cancer into a Chronic Disease like Any Other, say Top Oncologists
Recent years have seen tremendous advances in diagnosis, staging, prognostication and therapy of cancer patients. Overall survival rate of cancer patients has rapidly increased over the last 10-15 years. In many non-curative settings, cancer is now being converted into just a chronic disease with which patient can live. This was said by top oncologists assembled […]
7 Metabolic Red Flags in Your 30s That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the first whispers of metabolic imbalance — changes that, if […]
7 Common Habits That Damage Your Hearing Without You Realizing
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Hearing is something most of us take for granted—until we start noticing changes. Unlike vision problems, which are often obvious, hearing loss creeps silently and can be permanent once it sets in. While genetics, age, and medical conditions certainly play a role, […]
Aster Whitefield Surgeons Rebuild Jaw After Rare Tumour Strikes Congolese Man for the Third Time
In a rare and complex case, a 50-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of Congo underwent life-changing jaw reconstruction surgery at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru, for a recurrent mandibular ameloblastoma. Though non-cancerous, the tumour had returned for the third time, affecting his entire lower jaw and severely impacting his ability to eat, speak, and live […]
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 […]
GKB Opticals launches its revamped flagship store in Bengaluru as a Sensory Experience Destination
GKB Opticals, India’s leading premium eyewear retail chain, announces the re-launch of its flagship store in Bengaluru. Located at the city’s most prime location, M.G Road, the store is spread across 2400 sq ft. The existing store was revamped in a big way to make it a new-age experiential retail destination merging health, fashion and […]