Authored by Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore A chronic illness that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including children, is diabetes. There has been a worrying increase in childhood diabetes cases in India in recent years. With more than a million cases, India has the second-highest rate of childhood diabetes […]
Deepavali festivities often result in a significant number of eye injuries caused by fireworks. The eyes are the second most common area of the body to be affected, following the hands and fingers. The common injuries are attributed to sparklers, bombs, and ‘Chakra’ crackers. Dr. Bindiya Hapani, Head Clinical Services at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital says “It […]
Dr.Palak Dengla(PT), Antenatal Expert, HOD Physiotherapy, Aster RV Hospital Carrying the extra 20 pounds is commonly found to be too overwhelming for the pregnant mother due to the excess load on the spine. Especially exercising with this excess weight gain becomes challenging at times. Moreover, the mother generally abstained from many food items, travel, high […]
New Delhi, October 30th, 2023: Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE), the second-largest healthcare service provider in the country, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Guinness World Records for having achieved the most number of pledges to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in 24 hours, on the occasion of World Heart Day. A representative from the Guinness World Records handed […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Around 7% of school-age children in India suffer from ADHD, one of childhood’s most prevalent neurodevelopmental diseases. Although it can affect anyone, boys are more likely to experience it than girls. Diagnosis & Symptoms A trained health expert, such as […]
Dr Neeraj Balaini, Consultant -Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Memory loss is the most common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. However, sometimes it is difficult to differentiate from normal age-related memory problems. Following are the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how to differentiate from age related change. 1)Memory loss disrupts daily life: One of […]
Authored by Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Being a Physiotherapist, I often encounter the term Spinal traction aimed at alleviating pain and to increase mobility at a particular joint. Traction in simple words is decompression or distraction of two joints. It is an artificial therapeutic way of enhancing joint space to assist tissue […]
Bengaluru, 19th September, 2023: Himalaya Wellness Company, India’s leading wellness brand, has announced its entry into the kids’ toothpaste market with the launch of Himalaya KIDS toothpaste with three exciting new flavors: Orange, Cool Mint, and Bubble Gum – to cater to the taste preferences of kids. With this new line of toothpaste, the company, which has a solid presence in the […]
Gurugram, 12th August 2023: Recently, doctors at Paras Health, Gurugram, successfully saved the life of a one-month-old baby from Kenya who was suffering from very complex congenital heart defect. The baby was brought to the hospital with breathing difficulty and inability to take adequate feeds and records from home country in which child diagnosed with a hole in […]
Bangalore, 6th September 2023: Himalaya Wellness Company, a pioneer in promoting holistic well-being, is thrilled to introduce its latest campaign about challenging conventional beauty standards and encouraging self-expression. The brand has launched a captivating video campaign to break free from restrictive beauty norms and promote equality. The campaign’s video captures the essence of stepping beyond […]