HCG Hospitals Ahmedabad, organized a week-long free BP and ECG free Check-up Drive from May 17 to May 24, 2025, along with a special awareness Health Talk Session on Blood Pressure and Its Complications to support the objectives of World Hypertension Day 2025. The drive, conducted within the hospital premises, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of regular […]
5 Hidden Factors Behind Heart Attack
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Heart attacks are often associated with well-known risk factors like high cholesterol, hypertension, and smoking. However, there are several lesser-known contributors that can silently increase the risk of heart diseases. These hidden factors often go unnoticed, making it crucial to spread awareness regarding them. […]
How A Multi-Disciplinary Approach Helped In The Successful Removal Of A 12-Kg Tumor
Dr Anil Heroor, HOD & Senior Consultant-Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund A bloated stomach can be caused by a host of issues like flatulence, indigestion and even Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); however, not all bloats are temporary. Sometimes a bloated stomach might be because of a more grievous underlying cause, like a tumor. A tumor […]
Why is Meal Monitoring in Children important in Schools and at Home
Dr Anil Bhoraskar, Senior Diabetologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim & Secretary, Diabetic Association of India (Scientific Section) Obesity is now a big problem in our country both in children and adolescents. By definition of obesity, almost 35% of urban children in age group of 4-12 are found to be obese or overweight. This is largely […]
Beyond Silence: Exploring Hypertension’s Hidden Dangers
Dr. Shyam Sunder K R, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster RV Hospital High blood pressure, often termed hypertension, has earned its moniker as the silent killer for a compelling reason: it can lurk within the body unnoticed for extended periods, yet it holds the potential to be deadly. Unlike many health conditions, hypertension rarely […]