Significance of Sankranti Food

Contributed by Ms.Pavithra N Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur Sankranti is generally called as Harvest Festival, which is celebrated in mid-winter. Winter is the time for viral and bacterial infections. Our ancestors did not have the knowledge about the nutritional requirements, calories and other content of the food. But festivals are designed […]

Skin care during holiday season

Skin care during holiday season

Contributed by Dr. Sravya C Tipirneni, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield With temperatures plummeting throughout most of the country, I continue to be bombarded with questions surrounding what kind of impact this harsh weather has on the skin. For many people, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a […]

Cardiac Care 2019 and Way Forward: India has witnessed significant advancement in cardiac care with its novel surgical techniques and preventive programs

Cardiac Care 2019 and Way Forward: India has witnessed significant advancement in cardiac care with its novel surgical techniques and preventive programs

Authored by Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer, Lead Consultant, CTVS Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is dreaded by many as it happens to be the top killer worldwide among several age groups, especially among the middle-aged adults for quite a couple of years now. Not just that, it is held responsible for causing 40% of […]

Eat right across all ages

Eat right across all ages

Article by Edwina Raj – Senior Dietitian – Aster CMI Hospital The Twenties During the 20’s a major transition from teenage to adulthood takes place with a change in lifestyle and an increased focus on career, travel, socializing, marriage etc. Discovering this new world may keep one busy and forget about health and nutrition due […]

Do not ignore symptoms of headache among kids

Do not ignore symptoms of headache among kids

Contributed by Dr. Sundar C Ingaleshwar, Consultant – Paediatric Intensivist, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur Headache is a prevalent clinical ailment that is prevalent in all age groups. Even children and teenagers are not spared from its affliction. Researches have shown that approximately 75% of children of school-going age may experience a headache occasionally, and […]

Prevent infectious disease spread among children during the winter

Prevent infectious disease spread among children during the winter

Authored by Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant – Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital While common cold and cough among children develop due to cold weather conditions, whether it’s the onset of monsoon or winter, the close proximity of children to each other in these conditions also contributes to the spread of the ailment. Recurrent […]

Know the best ways to prevent skin problems this winter

Know the best ways to prevent skin problems this winter

Contributed by Dr. Thansiha Nargis, Consultant Dermatology Venereology Leprosy, at Aster RV Hospital. As winter is here, we should take extra care of our skin before it gets us more trouble. It’s the greatest challenge to safeguard our skin from the winter damages. Once the skin vouches on dry and itchiness it takes a long […]

Young children under the age of 5 are at the risk of urinary tract infections

Young children under the age of 5 are at the risk of urinary tract infections

Contributed by Dr Antony Robert Charles, Consultant Paediatric Surgery, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Young children are as sensitive as they are carefree which leave them susceptible to a number of infections and health concerns that demand special care and attention constantly. In the initial few years of their life, kids generally tend to catch a lot of bugs. […]