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In India, about 1 in 10 adults have a thyroid disorder, and around 1 in 11 adults live with diabetes.But what many people don’t know is how often these two conditions are connected. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 people with Type 2 diabetes also have hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive. This overlap is not coincidental as both conditions affect how…

Bengaluru, 26th May 2025: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road achieved ground-breaking success by performing Karnataka’s first targeted Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat drug-resistant epilepsy. The procedure was led by Dr Raghuram G, Additional Director of Neurosurgery and Dr Guruprasad Hosurkar – Additional Director of Neurology. The patient, a 21-year-old male from Yemen, had been battling uncontrollable seizures for over 12 years. The patient was…

Hyderabad, 16th May 2025: On the occasion of World Hypertension Day (May 17), CARE Hospitals urges everyone to “Know Your Blood Pressure & Keep It Under Check,” echoing the global call to action against the silent killer, Hypertension. With more than 1.28 billion people worldwide living with high blood pressure, according to the latest WHO data, this preventable yet life-threatening condition remains one of the leading risk factors for heart disease,…

Chennai, 16th May 2025: MGM Healthcare has successfully performed India’s first Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), a minimally invasive procedure conducted through the mouth with robotic assistance, on a 52-year-old woman, providing relief from Bilateral Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, a condition characterised by severe throat pain and painful swallowing. It was also associated with a nagging neck pain also. The innovative procedure removed grossly elongated styloid processes in the neck…

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…