Health

90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a stroke Smoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk of stroke by damaging blood vessels and reducing oxygen supply to the brain Kolkata: …

Every 4 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from it. With 7 million deaths annually and over 160 million disability-adjusted life years lost globally, stroke remains the world’s second-leading killer. What is Stroke? A stroke is a “brain attack”—like how a heart attack affects the heart, a stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is …

In the latest episode of Call Her Daddy podcast, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham revealed her childhood struggle with Dyscalculia. Here’s what this learning disorder means. Many find mathematics challenging, but for some, it’s more than just difficulty; it’s a distinct learning difference. Even some of the world’s most influential personalities are not immune to such conditions. …

Every Minute Counts: Recognize Stroke, Act FAST Hyderabad, 28th October, 2025: 29th October is World Stroke Day 2025, observed annually to raise awareness about stroke, promote prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment. This year’s theme, “Every Minute Counts”, emphasizes the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms immediately and taking urgent action to prevent permanent damage. According to the World Health Organization, stroke is one of the …

The years after menopause are often described as liberating, no more cycles, no hormonal swings. But beneath that calm, another reality unfolds. After 50, the hormonal balance shifts, but the risk of breast cancer actually goes up. As per the National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR-NCDIR, 2024), most new breast cancer cases in India are seen in women over 50. Yet, many stop …

Cancer treatment is no longer limited to standard protocols. The same drug, given in the same way, does not work for every patient. That’s where personalised medicine comes in. It changes the approach. It looks at your unique biology, not just the disease. It studies your genes, your environment, and how your body reacts to different therapies. This is the …

Thyroid cancer, once considered rare, is now one of the fastest-growing cancers worldwide. In India, it accounts for around 3–4% of all cancers and is most common among women aged 25 to 65. Unlike many other cancers, thyroid cancer often carries a favourable outlook—when detected early, survival rates are exceptionally high. Spotting the Warning Signs The thyroid is a small …

We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot. Early kidney and tubular changes Urinalysis can detect protein or micro-albumin in urine long before blood tests show elevated creatinine or decreased estimated GFR. This makes it a sensitive early marker for kidney stress. Ease and access Urine …

When a woman discovers she is pregnant, her focus shifts to nurturing new life. Yet for a small number, cancer casts a shadow on that hope, breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or within a few years after childbirth. Known as pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC), this rare diagnosis poses unique challenges for both mother and child. As more women delay childbirth in …

Every year in India, thousands of lives are altered by oral cancers, some that might have been prevented. As caregivers and health practitioners, we often focus on tobacco, alcohol, or diet as the causes. Yet an unexpected culprit is gaining ground: human papillomavirus (HPV). While HPV is better known for its role in cervical cancer, its link to cancers of the …