Article by Dr. Sunil Eshwar, Lead Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital A woman can become pregnant if a man’s sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception aims to prevent this by keeping the egg and sperm separate, by halting egg production or by preventing implantation. Contraception can be used to prevent […]
Contributed by Dr. Krunal Khobragade, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG NCHRI Cancer Hospital Nagpur Gastric cancer/ stomach cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in men in India and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among Indian men and women between the age 15 and 44. Recent statistics suggest that the cumulative risk […]
National, 14 December 2021: Renowned Mental Health Experts Dr.Samir Parikh and Kamna Chhibber have launched the book ‘Alone in the crowd: Overcoming Loneliness of Urban Living’. The book comes at a pertinent time when the loneliness of urban living has been getting highlighted prominently, especially in the context of covid era, where most of the people […]
Contributed by Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, Medical Oncologist, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital Ranchi Q. How common is lung cancer? A. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in males worldwide. if we combine both sexes approximately 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed worldwide which accounts for 11 % of all cancers […]
The use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by infertile couples is showing an increase of 5-10% every year It is best to bear children between 25 to 33 years of age BENGALURU / November 9, 2021 – The trend among educated, career-oriented women of getting married late and delaying pregnancies to a later stage in life is […]
By Dr. Amrita Chakraborty, Consultant Onco-radiology, HCG EKO CANCER CENTRE, Kolkata Breast cancer remains a worldwide public health predicament and is currently the most common cancer. It is the primary cause of mortality among the female population around the globe including India. Awareness surrounding breast cancer is extremely important for early detection and the best treatment outcome. Each year one in ten of all new cancers diagnosed worldwide […]
Dr. Amitesh Anand, Surgical Oncologist, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital Ranchi Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in India. Breast cancer occurs in both sex but in male it accounts for less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. It is treatable if diagnosed early. Localized cancer can generally be […]
· 60% of women suffering from PCOS manage to become pregnant without any medical assistance · India has witnessed a spike of 30% in PCOS cases in last few years, a trend that got exacerbated due to the lifestyle changes enforced by the pandemic BENGALURU / September 7, 2021 – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of […]
BENGALURU / August 27, 2021: One should wait for at least 10-15 days before resuming any exercise or sports or return – to – activity after recovering from Covid to avoid serious consequences for one’s health and wellbeing, Dr. Renu Dadiala, one of Bengaluru’s foremost doctors specializing in sports injuries, has said in the run-up to the National […]
Long-term use of digital screens can cause dryness of eyes, near-sightedness, squint and allergies More and more children are now presenting themselves with symptoms and eye conditions which used to be largely seen in adults Bengaluru / August 25, 2021: Amid increased screen time in the ongoing pandemic due to online classes, the onset and progression […]