challenge. From rural communities to urban families, the message is the same: act early, get screened, and never ignore symptoms. Empowering people with the right information, as Best of ASCO 2025 has done, is the foundation of saving lives.” Oncologists reiterated that cancer is influenced by genes, environment, and lifestyle, but awareness, screening, and conscious […]
BENGALURU / August 1, 2025: About 10-30% of all cases of lung cancer in India are found among people who have never smoked, with some Indian studies pegging this figure as high as 40%. The main reason for non-smokers getting lung cancer is exposure to carcinogens due to second-hand smoke, indoor air pollutants like burning of […]
Dr. Neeraj Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur. From smudged eyeliner to out-of-date mascara, beauty habits are more related to eye health than most people know. And when something goes awry, the outcome can be anything from mild irritation to dangerous infections threatening your vision. One of […]
Dr. Sindhu M.V.
Researchers and clinicians have developed major new guidelines for the monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to prevent them going on to develop bowel cancer. June 17th, 2025: The new guidelines, developed for the British Society of Gastroenterology by academics at the Universities of Newcastle, Oxford, Central Lancashire and others, have been published in […]
Dr. Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Autoimmune conditions occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues instead of targeting harmful invaders like viruses or bacteria. While these conditions are often associated with adults, children can be affected too—sometimes in subtle ways […]
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Too much of a good thing—like protein—can damage your hair. Here’s a clear breakdown of protein overload, its causes, effects, and how to manage it. Protein overload happens when hair absorbs excessive protein from hair products. This makes the hair stiff, brittle, and prone to […]
Dr. Priyanka Kuri
· This partnership launches a large-scale, AI-powered service designed to accelerate cancer detection and treatment using medical imaging in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) · The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is ranked among world’s top cancer research centers · Marks a milestone in the application of artificial intelligence for cancer research and clinical innovation London, UK – 27 […]
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Learning that you or your partner carries the thalassaemia trait can be surprising—especially if you’re in good health. Being a carrier (also known as having thalassaemia minor) doesn’t mean you have the disease. It simply means you […]