Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’re looking to ditch chemical-laden skincare and embrace natural remedies, your kitchen might hold the answer—specifically, a coconut. This tropical powerhouse is packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and skin-loving nutrients that can transform dull skin into a radiant glow. Trusted by generations (and […]
7 Must-Have Vaccines Every Adult Should Know About
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru We often associate vaccines with childhood, but adult vaccination is just as vital. As we grow older, the immunity we once built begins to wane, making us vulnerable to diseases we thought we’d left behind. Fortunately, there are safe and effective […]
What to Do If You or Your Partner Is a Thalassaemia Carrier: 6 Essential Steps
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Learning that you or your partner carries the thalassaemia trait can be surprising—especially if you’re in good health. Being a carrier (also known as having thalassaemia minor) doesn’t mean you have the disease. It simply means you […]
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 […]
5 Life-Saving Things to Do If Someone Has a Stroke
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru You’re talking to someone and suddenly they fall silent, their face sags, or their speech is slurred. It’s frightening—but it’s what you do after that can save their life. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or […]
Doctors at Sakra Successfully Performed a Rare Liver Tumor Resection of size 10*8*7 cm on a 3-Day-Old Preterm Newborn
A newborn suffering from respiratory distress, secondary to the compression effect caused by a large liver tumor which was occupying 70% of the abdomen. A 33 week pregnant lady with foetal distress was admitted and delivered a preterm baby in a private hospital. But, the newborn started facing breathing difficulty, and was immediately referred to […]
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 […]
Constipation in Infants: 8 Key Things Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Srinivasa Murthy C L, Lead Paediatrics, Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Watching your baby in discomfort can be heartbreaking—especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. One of the most common issues infants face in their early months is constipation. While it’s usually not a serious medical condition, it […]
6 Ways to Differentiate IBS from Other Digestive Disorders
Dr. Ajay B R, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’re one of those people typing in “Why does my stomach hate me?” into a search bar, you are not the first. Digestive issues are fairly common, however not all of them are the same. In reality, not all of these conditions […]