Health

World Hypertension Day Message Warns Against the Silent Killer 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 …

When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one of the major neurological disorders. Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by episodes of seizures …

Blood tests like a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to detect infection and rule out conditions like dengue, malaria, typhoid, or viral fever With the arrival of the monsoon, cases of viral fever are increasing due to weather changes, stagnant water, and poor hygiene. Timely treatment is crucial to avoid serious complications, especially in vulnerable age groups Kolkata: There is a …

You’re talking to someone and suddenly they fall silent, their face sags, or their speech is slurred. It’s frightening—but it’s what you do after that can save their life. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or disrupted. Without oxygen, brain cells start to die within a matter of minutes. Immediate action can become the …

Imagine your lungs are like balloons, helping you breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Now, imagine if these balloons became stiff and couldn’t expand properly. That’s what happens in a condition called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? IPF is a serious disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. Over time, this scarring makes the …

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 who the individual is. Brain tumours were once …

~Don’t ignore symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, and abnormal bleeding during periods~ Talegaon: Ovarian cancer is among the most life-threatening cancers in women, ranking fourth in cancer-related deaths globally. Its incidence is steadily rising each year. The disease begins when abnormal cells in the ovaries start multiplying uncontrollably, eventually forming a cancerous tumor that can spread to nearby tissues and …

  Authored by Dr. Pinaki Mahato, Consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara Time & age are two common factors that affect the transformation of our skin. Every individual has certain unique skin features, moles or freckles being the most common ones. Usually, moles appear as birthmarks and do not pose any cause for concern. Moles, most known as …

Boycotting palm oil won’t solve India’s health problems or serve its interests Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modiji’s clarion call to curb obesity has reignited discussions on responsible consumption and healthy eating habits. He urged Indians to cut down edible oil consumption by 10%, citing the country’s rising obesity rates. This reduction is crucial since the average Indian consumes 19.7 kg of …

A routine evening took a serious turn for a young couple in their 20s when their three-month-old baby was noticed to have mild abdominal distension and persistent crying—initially assumed to be a case of infantile colic. However, upon further evaluation, the child was diagnosed with Thalassemia Major, a severe inherited blood disorder that requires lifelong monthly blood transfusions to sustain …