Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In our hectic lives, we often overlook the simple act of breathing—a process so fundamental that it sustains our very existence. The quality of an individual’s breath directly affects his/her overall well-being, energy and mental clarity. […]
When Your Body Tries to Fix Itself: The Curious Case of Paget’s Disease
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep […]
5 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Your Joints Healthy and Pain-Free
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Think about the last time you went up the stairs, bent down to grab something, or even just lifted your arms above your shoulders. You probably didn’t even think about your joints – until they started hurting. The […]
A Rare Condition: Surgery Saves 2-Day-Old Baby as Organs Shift Into Chest
In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of early detection and cutting-edge surgical techniques, a two-day-old baby underwent minimally invasive hernia repair surgery for left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). A condition that occurs only in 1 out of every 5000 delivered babies, CDH is a rare condition where a defect in the diaphragm allows abdominal […]
50-Year-Old Policeman from Coorg Successfully Treated for Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection at Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, Bengaluru
Diabetic foot with necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening skin and soft tissue condition that requires urgent surgical intervention to save the limbs and the life of the patient Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, has successfully treated a 50-year-old police officer from Coorg, who was diagnosed with a severe diabetic foot infection complicated by necrotizing fasciitis (a […]
7 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Liver Healthy
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant – Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The liver is among the most underrated but busiest organs in your body. It’s a built-in detox system that removes toxins, metabolizes food and synthesizes vital proteins that sustain life. Although the liver has a special capacity for healing and regenerating itself, […]
8 Foods That Help Keep Your Gut Healthy and Worm-Free
Dr. Ajay B R, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Your gut influences everything from immunity to mental well-being and is not only a digestion machine but is also the powerhouse of your body. However, poor diet, unclean water and contaminated food might expose you to dangerous parasites, such as intestinal worms. These […]
The Role of Early Treatment in Ending Leprosy: 5 Key Benefits
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Leprosy is a disease that has often been shrouded in stigma and misconception. But contrary to popular belief, it is quite manageable especially with the advent of multidrug therapy (MDT) which helps to effectively treat as well as curtail leprosy spread. […]
8 Effective Ways to Minimize Postpartum Complications
Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru The post-delivery period is an important phase for new mothers. But it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that affect recovery and impact the mother’s overall health. The complications can occur immediately after delivery or within the postpartum […]
Cancer Cases Have Doubled in India in Three Decades
Cancers associated with tobacco use, including lung, oral, and throat cancers, account for 40% of all cancer cases in the country The incidence of cancer has been steadily increasing in India over the last few decades, with the number of cancer patients projected to rise to 1.57 million in 2025, double of what it was […]