health

By- Dr Pavan Yadav, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Associate Director – Lung Transplantation, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru. On the occasion of World Sleep Day, doctors from different fields are asking people to consider sleep as an essential pillar of health, like diet and fitness. This year’s theme, “Sleep Well, […]

Mar 13 – The Lurie Autism Institute, a joint initiative of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine created to drive discovery, develop new treatments, and improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism, is proud to announce that geneticist Huda Y. Zoghbi, MD, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Nancy Lurie Marks Prize

Hyderabad, Mar 12th:  Nearly one in ten people across the world suffer from kidney-related ailments. In India, however, lack of awareness often leads to late detection of the disease, with many patients identifying the condition only after it has progressed to an advanced stage. Alarmingly, kidney problems are increasingly being observed even among younger individuals. To

By Dr. Vidyashankar Panchangam, Director & Lead Consultant, Nephrology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru. Kidney disease is also referred to as a “silent condition,” which means that most people are unaware of the signs and symptoms of kidney disease until it is in advanced stages. Although blood tests are commonly used to detect kidney problems by measuring creatinine levels, several signs and symptoms of kidney disease may be detected at earlier stages if individuals are aware

Kolkata, Mar 12th: The Kidney Care Society in association with Nephrocare India, one of the most esteemed kidney care institutions in the country, observed World Kidney Day 2026 by organizing a Scientific Symposium aimed at spreading awareness about kidney health and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The event was held today at The Stadel, Kolkata. The program aligned with

Mumbai, Mar 12: In today’s fast-paced world, wellness is increasingly centered on prevention and daily self-care rather than waiting for health concerns to arise. As people become more conscious of holistic well-being, there is a growing interest in wellness solution inspired by Ayurveda that integrate traditional knowledge with modern understanding. Supporting essential organs such as

Bengaluru, Mar 12: Aster DM Healthcare Limited has received an overwhelming 96.68% voting approval from shareholders, along with a significant majority of minority shareholders and creditors, in favour of its proposed Scheme of Amalgamation with Quality Care India Limited (QCIL). The approval follows strong shareholder support for the share swap arrangement preceding the merger, reflecting

New Delhi,  Mar 11: Dr Arun Prasad, Senior Consultant in Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, has been recognised internationally for his contributions to surgical innovation, medical education, and global surgical collaboration. He has been honoured as part of the India-UK Achievers Class of 2026, a prestigious programme celebrating Indian students and

New Delhi,  Mar 11: Yoginii, India’s women-first wellness marketplace, has unveiled its latest campaign, “Her Wellness, Her Way,” celebrating the diverse and deeply personal wellness journeys of women. The initiative highlights that wellness is not a one-size-fits-all concept, but a unique journey shaped by individual experiences, choices, and lifestyles. The campaign aims to spotlight authentic stories

Mumbai/Kolkata, Mar 10:  Highlighting the life-saving impact of organ donation, doctors at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur successfully performed a kidney transplant on a 54-year-old woman suffering from advanced kidney disease, after receiving an organ from a brain-dead donor. The donor, Jharna Das, a 71-year-old woman with blood group O positive, had been admitted to another city