The national convention brought together experts from all AYUSH disciplines to build sustainable, evidence-based solutions for India’s rising NCD burden. As India faces an unprecedented rise in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, and heart conditions, Hamdard Laboratories, India’s leading health and wellness company, hosted the AYUSH Convention 2025 on 10th […]
Don’t let diabetes steal your vision – get regular eye examinations
India is dishonorably called the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’, with 17% of the world’s diabetic population. Diabetes is now a major public health concern with reports suggesting that India will have 125 million diabetics by 2045. Among the several end-organ diseases it manifests, it also significantly increases the risk of diabetes-related eye complications, particularly […]
Digital Eye Strain in Gen Z and Its Link to Diabetes: How Screen Habits Are Altering Vision in Young India
Dr. Surabhi Kandelwal, Consultant – General Ophthalmology, Sankara Eye Hospital Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a result of prolonged screen exposure without taking breaks. This eye condition is characterised by several symptoms, including dry eyes, redness, difficulty in focusing, headaches, and irritation. We are increasingly seeing younger individuals experiencing symptoms of digital […]
Every 4 Seconds a Brain Under Siege- 90% could be saved
Ms. Palak Dengla Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Every 4 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from it. With 7 million deaths annually and over 160 million disability-adjusted life years lost globally, stroke remains the world’s second-leading killer. What is Stroke? A stroke is a “brain attack”—like how a heart attack […]
A Double Burden India Can’t Ignore: Tackling TB and Diabetes Together
Dr. Ravi N. Sangapur, Consultant Internal Medicine, HCG Suchirayu Hospitals. What if two silent epidemics were colliding to create a public health crisis right under our noses? In India, millions grapple with health challenges shaped by changing lifestyles and persistent infectious diseases, yet few realize how these forces intertwine. Over 27 lakh new cases of […]
Diabetes: An epidemic unfolding amongst young children
Dr Sweta Budyal, Sr. Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund Among COVID19s many ripple effects, the worsening of Diabetes burden could have a greater public-health toll. The fact that, Diabetes has not only impacted the adult population, but its rising incidence among children in the age group of 13-15yrs is quite shocking. A recent […]
Prevention and Early Diagnosis Essential to Reduce India’s Burden of Liver Cancer
Vaccination against Hepatitis B, along with aggressive treatment of Hepatitis C, diabetes and obesity, can prevent majority of liver cancers in India. These measures, along with early detection, can drastically improve mortality and morbidity associated with the disease. This was said by Dr. Radheshyam Naik, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician with […]
Can diabetes be reversed?
Dr. Narendra BS, Lead Consultant – Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In an era where metabolic health is increasingly being talked about, the rising prevalence of diabetes emerges as a significant global concern. Projections indicate a staggering increase from 483 million to approximately 700 million affected individuals worldwide. In India alone, where 77 million […]