Dr Bhavisha Ghughare, Consultant – Surgical Oncology and Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon, HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women globally. It starts when cells in the breast grow abnormally, often forming a lump or mass. Detecting breast cancer early is crucial for successful treatment, and understanding the […]
Understanding Brain Rot and Its Impact: A Growing Concern
Dr. Sushma Gopalan, Child Psychologist – Child Life Specialist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Brain rot refers to the gradual deterioration of mental sharpness caused by prolonged exposure to unproductive activities, such as binge-watching mindless videos, endless scrolling through social media, or consuming trivial, overly simplified content. The phenomenon is often linked to habits that overstimulate […]
The Impact of HIV/AIDS and STIs on Fertility: What Indian Couples Need to Know
Dr Sandhya Mishra, Consultant – Reproductive Medicine & Gynecologist, Milann Fertility Centre, Indiranagar, Bengaluru Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are major global health issues, impacting quality of life, causing infertility, cancers, and pregnancy complications, and playing a key role in HIV transmission. Infertility affects one in six people globally, impacting about […]
Awareness on Zika Virus During Pregnancy
Dr. Tarakeswari, Chief Medical Director, Fernandez Hospital urged hospitals to maintain constant vigilance by screening pregnant women for Zika virus infection The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states following reports of Zika virus cases. The advisory emphasises the importance of maintaining constant vigilance and implementing proactive measures to control the spread […]
The Future of Asthma Treatment: The Impact of Monoclonal Antibodies
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Asthma remains a significant global health concern, affecting an estimated 262 million people worldwide as of 2019 and causing approximately 455,000 deaths annually (World Health Organization (WHO)). The prevalence and impact of asthma vary significantly across different regions and are influenced […]