Health

Jalandhar, May 22, 2026: India is witnessing a growing burden of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that can silently damage multiple organs if left undiagnosed or untreated. According to estimates, nearly 1 in 1,000 Indians are affected by lupus annually. Despite increasing cases, the country continues to face major challenges related to awareness, timely diagnosis, specialist access, and …

Amritsar, May 22, 2026: Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common today, especially among younger adults who are constantly juggling long work hours, irregular eating habits, low water intake and high consumption of processed foods. What makes the condition difficult is that many people do not realise how strongly everyday lifestyle choices influence kidney stone formation until they experience severe pain or …

While cockroaches are not put intentionally in coffee, there can be trace amounts that are unavoidable during the production process For food items that come in packets, we usually trust them with full confidence. However, contamination is unavoidable when you consider the long-drawn production process. Raw materials are sourced from farms, from where they travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers, …

India’s spiritual heritage took centre stage on World Meditation Day 2026 as Raseshwari Devi announced new projects dedicated to expanding awareness around meditation and yogic practices rooted in traditional Indian philosophy. The announcements include a Mega Meditation Camp in Haridwar and the development of a large meditation facility near Tangi in Odisha’s Khurda district. According to organizers, the meditation hall …

BENGALURU / May 21, 2026: A growing number of urban women facing infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, failed conception attempts, and recurrent miscarriages may be unknowingly battling an underlying thyroid disorder a condition experts say is increasingly becoming a silent yet highly treatable contributor to reproductive health complications. According to Dr. Vidya V Bhat, noted gynaecologist and IVF specialist and Medical Director …

The global eye health landscape is in a state of structural shift. While advances in gene therapy and robotic-assisted microsurgery continue to make headlines, the real challenge for the year 2026 is in the last mile of delivery. The dichotomy for an ophthalmologist in India is that we now have the surgical expertise to perform more than 9.3 million cataract …

Diagnostic experts urge Bengaluru residents to stay vigilant as seasonal transition creates favourable conditions for mosquito-borne infections Bengaluru, 19th May, 2026 : As Bengaluru enters the seasonal period when dengue infections typically begin to emerge, healthcare experts are urging residents not to dismiss persistent fever as “just another viral infection.” While case numbers often gain momentum during monsoon, doctors note that preparedness …

Jalandhar, 17 May, 2026: Most people associate a heart attack with a sudden, dramatic event. What receives far less attention is the years of quiet damage that precede it. Often functioning without any symptoms, hypertension works silently, putting additional pressure on the arteries. Over the years, that sustained pressure quietly restructures the heart in ways that can prove fatal. In …

-Attributed to Prof. Dr. S M Fayaz, Lead & Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine, KIMS Hospitals(Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Mahadevapura, Bengaluru “Grandfather’s disease” is officially entering its new era. As of 2026, hypertension is no longer a disease that affects our grandparents but has become a hallmark of successful youth. ● Chronic stress is silently damaging young hearts Working …

New Delhi, Delhi, India DCDC Kidney Care announced that its Badarpur Centre in Delhi has become the first standalone dialysis centre globally to receive accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI) under the AACI Standards Version 6.0 framework. Operational since July 2025, the centre currently serves nearly 70 active patients and conducts approximately 500-550 dialysis sessions every month. DCDC …