Cancer Cases Have Doubled in India in Three Decades

Cancer Cases Have Doubled in India in Three Decades

Cancers associated with tobacco use, including lung, oral, and throat cancers account for 40% of all cancer cases in the country BENGALURU / February 3, 2025: The incidence of cancer has been steadily increasing in Indiaover the last few decades, with the number of cancer patients projected to rise to 1.57 million in 2025,double of […]

6 Things Every Young Woman Should Know About Reproductive Health

6 Things Every Young Woman Should Know About Reproductive Health

Women Must know these about Reproductive Health Dr. Sandhya Rani, Sr. Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Increased reports of period pain has been noticed in recent times. As a young woman, it’s essential to take care of one’s reproductive health. Many complications during this age can affect your entire […]

New Lease on Life: A 12-Year-Old Overcomes Critical Liver Disease Through Transplantation at Aster RV Hospital

New Lease on Life: A 12-Year-Old Overcomes Critical Liver Disease Through Transplantation at Aster RV Hospital

–       Boy had health complications from the age of 2.5 years due to the issue –       Was suffering for 10 odd years without getting proper diagnosis –       Was brought to Aster RV in state of Critical liver condition and coma leaving doctors with Liver transplant as the only resort –       Father of the boy sacrificed his job to save […]

8 Effective Ways to Minimize Postpartum Complications

8 Effective Ways to Minimize Postpartum Complications

Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru The post-delivery period is an important phase for new mothers. But it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that affect recovery and impact the mother’s overall health. The complications can occur immediately after delivery or within the postpartum […]

Ocular Trauma: A Growing Yet Preventable Cause of Vision Loss in India

Ocular Trauma: A Growing Yet Preventable Cause of Vision Loss in India

Loss of vision is a significant public health concern in India, affecting an estimated 50 million individuals annually. One of the leading yet often overlooked causes of visual impairment is ocular trauma, particularly among young individuals. This not only impacts their quality of life but also has far-reaching socio-economic consequences. However, on a positive note, […]

Protect Your Vision: Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight

Dr. Pradeep Balam, Consultant – Glaucoma, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad Glaucoma is often at a more advanced stage by the time these symptoms appear, underscoring the “silent nature” of the disease and the importance of eye care. Most people first come in to get checked for glaucoma when they begin to notice subtle changes in […]

7 Major Tropical Diseases & How to Prevent Them

7 Major Tropical Diseases & How to Prevent Them

Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Tropical diseases primarily affect people living in or visiting tropical and subtropical regions. Such disorders are major public health issues because they are usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and are predominantly prevalent in warm and humid climates. These diseases are widespread where […]

Listen to Your Gut

Listen to Your Gut

Here’s all you need to know about colonoscopy, a test to diagnose the problems of the large intestine Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat passes through four tubes: the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called the colon. A colonoscopy is a […]

What we need to know about HMPV

What we need to know about HMPV

By, Dr Sangeeta V Budur, Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive care, Aster RV Hospital HMPV virus is not a novel virus – It was first isolated in 2001 by Van den Hoogen and her colleagues in Netherlands in the nasopharyngeal secretions of children with respiratory tract infections. The virus was named human metapneumovirus because […]