health

New Delhi, 16th May 2025: Eye-Q, a leading chain of super-speciality eye hospitals, in collaboration with NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), India’s largest integrated power producer, successfully concluded a high-impact CSR initiative at the NTPC Surat plant by organizing two free eye screening and cataract surgery camps. As part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to the communities around its operations, the initiative helped screen over…

Dengue fever has become a serious and growing health threat in India, especially between July and mid-November. Recent years have seen a sharp rise in cases across the country not just in traditional hotspots, but in newer regions as well, such as Nagaland and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Experts point to climate change as a major reason behind this spread. According to the National Centre…

Mumbai – A 32-year-old woman, Mrs. Anuradha Shinde (name changed), experienced a life-threatening ischemic stroke during a routine health check-up, highlighting the underappreciated risks of dehydration and prolonged fasting. Mrs. Shinde, in good general health, had been fasting overnight for approximately 12 hours in preparation for a routine annual health check-up. During this period, she also abstained from drinking water. After her early morning blood…

By-Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar – Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa Yoga has rightfully been recognised as a practice that aligns the mind, body and breath. Yoga views the Human System in a holistic manner where everything is interlinked. Especially in recent times when lifestyle disorders have become common, stress is the underlying cause for most health issues. Mental Health has now been declared as…

By Dr. Chirag Panchal, Consultant- Neuro Onco Surgery, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad The brain is frequently referred to as the human body’s command centre—a delicate, amazing organ that regulates everything from memory and movement to emotion and creativity.   When a serious illness, such as a brain tumour, affects this powerful system, it is more than a medical diagnosis.   It disrupts the very core of…

Mumbai- As geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the psychological fallout is becoming increasingly visible, according to Dr. Sonal Anand, psychiatrist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road. Beyond headlines of troop movements and diplomatic strain, a silent mental health crisis is taking root among citizens. Periods of uncertainty and threat trigger the body’s stress response system, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis,” explains Dr. Anand. “This…

Authored by Pinaki Mahato, Consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara Time & age are two common factors that affect the transformation of our skin. Every individual has certain unique skin features, moles or freckles being the most common ones. Usually, moles appear as birthmarks and do not pose any cause for concern. Moles, most commonly known as nevi, are small, benign, regular-looking skin…

Hyderabad, May 09, 2025 — GRACE (Global Research and Cancer Education) Cancer Foundation on Friday announced the 8th edition of Quambiant Developers Global Grace Cancer Run (GGCR)–2025, powered by Evernorth, the world’s largest Cancer Awareness Run, at a launch function held at Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The theme for the edition is “Run for Grace and Screen for Life” The run will be organised by the…

NEW DELHI, May 8, 2025 — Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital announces a milestone achievement in thalassemia treatment, as young patient Gaurvik celebrates two years free from blood transfusions following a pioneering haploidentical bone marrow transplant (BMT). Diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Major at just six months of age, Gaurvik’s life began with regular hospital visits and constant blood transfusions. The only curative option for his condition…