Bengaluru, October 1, 2026: Candidates who have been allotted seats in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling must complete their admission formalities within the prescribed deadlines. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the fee-payment facility for candidates allotted seats in the first round, with October 3, 2026, being the last date for fee […]
Major Reforms Planned in Healthcare Education The Karnataka government is set to introduce sweeping reforms in allied health science education beginning from the 2026–27 academic session. The move is aimed at modernising healthcare training and aligning academic programmes with evolving national healthcare standards and industry requirements. Medical and allied health institutions affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi […]
Recent discussions in legal and policy circles have once again brought attention to the framework governing passive euthanasia in India. The debate revolves around whether individuals suffering from terminal illness or irreversible medical conditions should have the right to discontinue life-sustaining treatment and die with dignity. This issue is closely linked to constitutional interpretations of […]
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have launched an ambitious initiative called the Moonshot Project, which focuses on developing AI-powered brain co-processors that can interact directly with the human brain. The initiative aims to create new solutions to restore lost neurological functions in patients affected by brain injuries and disorders. The project marks […]
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore The primary purpose of your legs is to keep you upright and mobile. Yet, legs can also act as an indicator of your overall health. Many health conditions can first manifest as subtle signs on the legs. ‘Listen to your legs’ […]
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BENGALURU / 20 January, 2026: More than 50% of patients suffering from hypothyroidism demonstrated some improvement in their thyroid test results after starting homeopathic treatment, according to analysis of patient data shared by Dr Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic. The findings are based on the treatment outcomes of a sample of over 1,200 thyroid patients treated at the […]
An awareness initiative by Dr. Yasmin Imdad, Sr. consultant obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Bangalore Bengaluru, January 20, 2026: Cervical cancer is often spoken about in the context of diagnosis and treatment, but what is less discussed and far more important is the long, silent phase before cancer ever develops. This pre […]
Dr. Aravind S. N. Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital Dog bites should always be taken seriously because they can lead to infections, tetanus, nerve injury, and rabies, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The actions taken in the first few minutes and hours are critical. 1. Stay Calm and Move […]
By: S Giriprasad, a psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore How did the role of social media and the sudden growth of slow travel aggravate ‘travel dysmorphia’ among people? From a mental health perspective, social media has changed travel from a personal experience into a public performance. Earlier, travel was something you did for yourself. […]