Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Women & Children Bangalore, Aster Whitefield, Bangalore Our modern world moves fast. As a paediatrician, I am seeing more and more children who aren’t just overwhelmed by academics but also by screens, distractions, and stress—factors that can overload their young brains. […]
Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant dermatologist and Aesthetic physician, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Blackheads on the nose are something almost everyone deals with, and when they start increasing, it can feel frustrating and even embarrassing. The nose has more oil glands than most other parts of the face, which is why it becomes a hotspot […]
As the temperature drops, we subconsciously alter our food intake. Heavier foods, hot drinks, and time-tested comfort meals are often chosen by ladies to keep themselves warm. Though such a seasonal instinct is nothing abnormal, dieticians warn that winter eating habits can silently affect our immune system, digestion, skin condition, energy level, and even hormonal […]
In a landmark achievement that underscores its unwavering commitment to excellence, the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, has been awarded NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation for the fourth consecutive term. This makes Sri Jayadeva Institute the first autonomous government institution in the entire country to achieve […]
Bengaluru, December 2025 – More than 3,000 postgraduate medical doctors who completed their courses in 2025 are stuck in an unprecedented bureaucratic logjam. The Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) has not issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) required for their final registration, effectively barring them from practicing independently, joining government service, or even applying for super-speciality courses. […]
In a heartening move to support the dreams of future doctors from economically weaker sections, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has officially launched the eighth edition of its flagship MedEngage Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025-26. This year, the program continues its mission of making quality medical education accessible to talented students who might otherwise be […]
From November 20–23, 2025, the Manipal campus buzzed with purpose as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) hosted the international conference of the Prevention and Screening Innovation Project Toward Elimination of Cervical Cancer (PRESCRIP-TEC). Jointly organised by the Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSoIS), Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), and Kasturba Medical College (KMC), […]
Bengaluru, October 26, 2025 In a landmark development poised to redefine medical education and research in India, the Tata Group and the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru have announced the establishment of the Tata IISc Medical School. This cutting-edge institution, to be housed on the IISc campus, promises to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), […]
Mysuru, October 13, 2025 – JSS Mahavidyapeetha has launched the JSS School of Medicine in Mauritius, a bold move to globalize Karnataka’s esteemed medical education. This new institution in Vacoas strengthens healthcare training across Africa and Asia. Karnataka’s Educational Legacy Goes Global Since 1954, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, founded by His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra […]
Dr. Shyam Sunder K R, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster RV Hospital Rising Trend of Heart Attacks in Young Adults Heart attacks, once considered an illness of the elderly, are now increasingly affecting younger adults. Over the last 4–5 years, hospitals across India reported that 50% of heart attack cases occurred in people below […]