Health and Medicine

Leprosy in India

Article by Dr. Swathi Shivakumar, Consultant – Dermatologist, Aster RV Hospital Leprosy is a long-term infectious illness caused by Mycobacterium…

3 years ago

Glaucoma Eye Disorder is Expected to Double in India by 2040

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: more awareness on the risk factors and symptoms, early screening, and increasing the reach of…

3 years ago

Cancer: A preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes

Dr Shyam Kishore Shrivastava, Director of Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Mumbai Cancer is emerging as a major issue among…

3 years ago

Replace maida with these 8 healthier alternatives this holiday season

Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital Holiday season is here and with it comes a bonanza of tasty treats…

3 years ago

Everything you need to know about Lymphoma

Dr. Naresh Somani, Director Oncology & Sr. Consultant Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Jaipur Lymphoma is a type of cancer…

3 years ago

COLORECTAL CANCER: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Dr. B.S Ankit Nehra, Consultant Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Colorectal cancer is the fifth-most common cancer in India. …

3 years ago

9 different types of contraceptives

Article by Dr. Sunil Eshwar, Lead Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital A woman can become pregnant if…

3 years ago

MY GUT FEELING: All you need to know about Stomach Cancer

Contributed by Dr. Krunal Khobragade, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG NCHRI Cancer Hospital Nagpur Gastric cancer/ stomach cancer is the…

3 years ago

‘Alone in the crowd: Overcoming Loneliness of Urban Living’ addresses challenges related to urban living and loneliness

National, 14 December 2021: Renowned Mental Health Experts Dr.Samir Parikh and Kamna Chhibber have launched the book ‘Alone in the crowd:…

3 years ago

Lung Cancer- symptoms, types & treatment

Contributed by Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, Medical Oncologist, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital Ranchi Q. How common is lung cancer?…

3 years ago