Health

Kolkata: HCG Cancer Hospital Kolkata recently performed a Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) for a 68-year-old gentleman, who had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He had earlier undergone a TURP with Laser BNI at another hospital to relieve urinary blockage, during which the cancer was detected. The biopsy revealed a Gleason score of 4+3, pointing to a high-risk disease …

Dr. Sanketh Kotne, MD, DM Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag Not every cough is just a cough, and not every patch on an X-ray is the result of pollution or age. A Human body is made up of millions of cells, each carrying a set of instructions embedded in our genes. These instructions guide how cells grow, divide, …

What if a persistent cough in a small village went unnoticed simply because the nearest hospital was hours away? In rural India, where nearly 70% of the population lives (Census of India, 2011), such delays can be fatal. Lung cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, often remains undetected until it’s far advanced. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP), …

Ahmedabad, 29 August 2025 — Knee and shoulder injuries are among the most frequent Orthopaedic concerns across the general population, with nearly 70% linked to falls in daily life. Addressing this growing burden, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, today inaugurated *Apollo Restore+*, a dedicated center offering integrated diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for Knee and Shoulder conditions. The center was inaugurated by Chief Guest …

For many, LASIK is the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card—no more slipping glasses in monsoon weather, no more fiddling with contact lenses at the end of a long day. Waking up with perfect vision sounds like a dream come true. It’s no surprise that LASIK is one of the most popular eye surgeries in India and across the world. But here’s the …

By  Dr. Sanketh Kotne, MD, DM Consultant Medical Oncologist,Vizag Not every cough is just a cough, and not every patch on an X-ray is the result of pollution or age. A Human body is made up of millions of cells, each carrying a set of instructions embedded in our genes. These instructions guide how cells grow, divide, and function. But sometimes, …

Did you know a significant number of cancer cases in India could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes? Every year, cancer affects lakhs of families across India, touching lives in every state, every city, and every community. While advances in treatment offer hope, an equally powerful weapon lies in prevention. From the food we eat to the way we move, …

Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the first whispers of metabolic imbalance — changes that, if ignored, can progress into chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Unlike obvious symptoms, these …

When we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most people don’t realize is that there are several everyday habits and environmental triggers that quietly accelerate skin aging, sometimes faster than the sun itself. …

The air we breathe is a critical factor in our health and wellbeing. With each breath, we are either nourishing our bodies or exposing ourselves to potential harm. From childhood to adulthood, our lungs adapt and fuel us with the oxygen we need to survive. But what happens when this natural rhythm is disrupted? For decades, lung cancer has carried …