Health

By Dr. Ravi Joshi, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead – Hematology, Pediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, CAR-T & Cellular Therapy Specialist, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Mahadevapura, Bengaluru. Every year, thousands of children in India are born with a preventable blood disorder called Thalassemia. Despite advances in treatment, lack of awareness and delayed screening continue to place …

A comparison of 1.6 lakh Indian men flags Telangana as the state with the steepest drop in digestive health, and the findings point to a direct link with male hair loss. Hyderabad, 08 May 2026: Traya Health, India’s leading hair loss solution brand, today highlighted findings from its national gut-hair health study that place Telangana at the centre of a quietly worsening …

Inputs by – Dr A Satya Srinivas, Medical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Hospital, Vijayawada In oncology, stage at diagnosis is one of the most consequential variables in a patient’s outcome. It is a clinical term, but it carries an entirely human meaning: the earlier a cancer is found, the more options exist, the less aggressive the treatment needs to be, and the greater …

Motherhood is often defined by the little things that stay with us for life. From the way we speak to the values we carry forward, many of our everyday habits are shaped at home. This Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on a simple yet lasting legacy mothers can pass on to their children: the habit of good oral hygiene. Healthy …

Most of us don’t think about breathing, it’s something we do automatically. But for more than 260 million people around the world, every breath is a conscious deal with their surroundings. As we celebrate World Asthma Day, it’s time to face a harsh truth, being able to breathe freely has become a sign of privilege. The “Asthma Gap” isn’t just …

Doctors warn persistent cough is often overlooked as a key symptom of asthma Indoor air pollution now emerging as a major trigger for respiratory flare-ups Early diagnosis and regular inhaler use can prevent severe asthma attacks and deaths Hyderabad, May 4: A cough lasting more than two to three weeks, especially if it worsens at night or early morning, along with intermittent breathlessness …

Smoking and mental health have a complex, bidirectional relationship. Most smokers say that they want to stop, but some continue because smoking seems to relieve stress and anxiety. It’s a common belief that smoking helps you relax. But smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Adults with depression are much more likely to smoke than adults without depression. Impact of smoking …

Sunstroke, which is also known as heatstroke, develops into a dangerous condition when excessive body heat accumulation happens through extended time spent in hot environments or through body fluid loss. The situation becomes dangerous for life when medical assistance does not arrive during the first critical time period. Symptoms The main symptoms of this condition are extremely high body temperature …

In today’s fast paced urban lifestyle, so called healthy packaged foods have become a staple in many households. From multigrain biscuits and fruit juices to protein bars and low fat snacks, these products are often marketed as smart choices for growing children. But are they truly as beneficial as they claim? or could they be quietly impacting your child’s liver …

Recovery often begins only after a patient is discharged from the hospital. For many, this is not the end of treatment but the start of a more complex phase involving follow-up consultations, diagnostics, rehabilitation, wound care, and continuous clinical supervision. With India’s healthcare system managing over 30–40% of post-hospital patients requiring some form of extended care or monitoring, the demand …