Health

As India faces a surge in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems, health experts say that a vegan diet, which is built around dals, beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and which excludes meat, eggs and dairy can help manage weight, keep blood sugar steady, and reduce cholesterol. The Indian Council of Medical …

Dr. Sandeep Vohra, Renowned Psychiatrist and Founder of NWNT Ai: “Every year, more than 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide—making it the third leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds. Nearly three-quarters of these tragedies occur in low- and middle-income countries like India. In 2022 alone, India lost 171,000 lives to suicide, with almost half of the youth suicides …

The air we breathe keeps us alive, but when filled with smoke, it quietly harms our health. Inside homes and public spaces, tobacco smoke becomes an invisible danger, affecting not just smokers, but everyone around them. Most people associate smoking with direct harm to the smoker, but few realize that the danger does not end there. The smoke released from …

The Untold Story of Movement Medicine Imagine if you could heal not just your body but also your mind through movement. As a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand how physical rehabilitation is more than just fixing aches and pains—it can literally change the way our brain’s function. Welcome to the world of movement medicine, where …

You may have heard workout buffs use one phrase too often, and it is- “No pain, no gain.” This mantra keeps gym goers motivated and pushes their limits. We won’t be tooting our horn to the same tune. Today, we’ll try to understand if this strategy is really effective or if it could be sabotaging your long-term fitness journey. Read …

Low back pain is no longer just a nuisance; it is one of India’s most widespread health challenges. A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology recently estimated that there are 87.5 million cases of low back pain in the country. Other analyses suggest that nearly 66% of the population will experience it at some point in their lives. For many, …

Living a healthy lifestyle does not need drastic changes or expensive supplements. Small, regular changes practiced consistently are enough for long-term benefits. The way we feed our bodies can work wonders on our overall wellbeing. Doctors say few simple changes to the regular eating routine can have more benefits that sudden overhaul of the meal plan. Chronic illnesses such as …

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), …