Dr. Roopesh N, Lead Consultant – Gynecologic Onco-Surgeon, Lap / Robotic Surgeon and Peritoneal Oncology Specialist at SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru Every year June is observed as Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. Endometrial cancer (EC) also commonly referred to as uterine cancer, originates from the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). EC stands fourth in terms of […]
Tips for Expecting Mothers: Navigating Pregnancy While Working
Dr. Anitha N, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaec Laparoscopic Surgery & Fertility Specialist, SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru Motherhood is a time that is filled with joy as well as anxiety. Each pregnancy is unique for expecting mothers and also for their families. While many pregnancies are simple and lack complications, the pregnancy period in itself is […]
Sarcomas, cancer of connective tissue, grow silently without symptoms, pose challenge in early diagnosis
Sarcoma, a rare and complex form of cancer that arises from connective tissues such as bone, muscle and fat, poses significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This type of cancer is very rare and represents only 1% of adult cancers. Sarcoma is of many different types and can grow silently without causing any symptoms. […]
Beyond H2O: Unveiling the Truth About Water Fasting’s Impact on Your Health
Ms. Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru Water fasting involves consuming only water for a set period, usually between 24 and 72 hours. While some attempt longer durations, it’s advisable to do so only under medical supervision. During a water fast, all other food and beverages are off-limits. Proponents believe it offers various […]
8 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women and Children Hospital, Bengaluru Many women feel like they are on a roller-coaster ride during pregnancy, which starts from the moment they find out that they are pregnant until they hold their babies in their arms as well as even after giving birth. […]
Understanding and Preventing Chafing: Tips for a Pain-Free Workout
Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu Consultant Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician, Aster RV hospitals JP Nagar, Bengaluru Chafing is a common skin irritation caused by repeated rubbing. It happens when your skin rubs against itself, your clothes, or other materials. This friction can occur during exercise, hot weather, or when wearing ill-fitting clothes. Symptoms include redness, burning, […]
10 Tips for Managing Bedwetting Behavior in Children: A Pediatrician’s Guide
Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar, Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Surgery, Aster Women and Children Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru It’s disconcerting- night after night, day in and day out; your child wets the bed (and it’s not what you expect). Other than the practicalities of changing all those sheets and cleaning up, losing the delicacy of a […]
7 Things You Need to Know About Cosmetic Allergies
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Do you think that the number of allergies to beauty products is high? In case you have ever noticed a rash, itchiness, or redness after using some beauty product, you may be dealing with a cosmetic allergy. The following are the ways in which these […]
7 lakh women diagnosed with cancer each year in India
Cancer is less amenable to preventive measures in women compared to men India sees 7 lakh new women patients of cancer each year, with more than one fourth of all cases involving breast cancer (28.8%), followed by cancer of cervix (10.6%), ovary (6.2%), uterus (3.7%) and lung (3.7%). Cancer ranks among top three causes of premature […]
Sleepless and Still Standing: Ways to Push Through the Day
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Not getting enough shut eye and powering through the day is just not medically recommended. It could be the late-night work, assignment submission, your new bundle of joy, a fun night out, just the heat wave or even those pesky mosquitoes […]