Category: health

Newcastle University’s researchers, for the first time, have created a single-cell atlas of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms, and what goes wrong in disease. Newcastle University researchers, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and their collaborators utilized single-cell sequencing and other genomic techniques to develop an atlas and gain insights into the formation of …

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National, 12 March 2025: MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, released a study highlighting nutrient deficiencies among Indian corporate professionals aged 40–50. The study, which analysed data from around 4,400 individuals (3,338 men and 1,059 women) in the age group, brings to the fore the urgent need for targeted health interventions and preventive care strategies, …

Read more “Over 57% of Corporate Men in India Face Vitamin B12 Deficiency: MediBuddy Highlights Need for Proactive Health Measures”

Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In our hectic lives, we often overlook the simple act of breathing—a process so fundamental that it sustains our very existence. The quality of an individual’s breath directly affects his/her overall well-being, energy and mental clarity. …

Read more “7 Simple Breathing Exercises to Strengthen Your Lungs”

Gurugram, 27th February 2025: To enhance cancer awareness and provide accessible healthcare services, Paras Health Gurugram has launched the ‘Umeed Ke Sitaare’ campaign. As part of this initiative, an awareness event themed ‘Healing, Hope, and Awareness’ was organized at Paras Cancer Center on Sunday, drawing participation from around 120 people, including senior citizens Resident Welfare …

Read more “Paras Health Successfully Concludes Umeed Ke Sitaare – A Milestone in Cancer Awareness”

Bengaluru, 27 February 2025 – Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi successfully treated a 72-year-old man for a rare and aggressive bladder cancer known as ‘squamous cell carcinoma’. The patient underwent surgery performed by Dr. Bharath G, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi along with his team. The surgery lasted for 7 hours, and the patient was …

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Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace them with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep …

Read more “When Your Body Tries to Fix Itself: The Curious Case of Paget’s Disease”

Dr. N. Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant, Obstetrics&Gyneacology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Neurological disorders include various conditions affecting the nervous system, with implications extending beyond motor and cognitive functions. Surprisingly, these disorders can also impact fertility, disrupting the complex network of signals between the brain and reproductive organs. By exploring the mechanisms through which neurological disorders …

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Mumbai – A 62-year-old male patient (Shrikant Parjanjpe) name changed admitted to Apex Multispeciality Hospitals in Borivali (East) with abdominal pain and jaundice. Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound (USG) and a CT scan, revealed gallbladder cancer with metastatic spread to the liver. When gallbladder cancer is “revealed” to have spread to the liver, it means that …

Read more “Apex Group of Hospitals Mumbai Performs First-Ever Combined PTBD, Biliary Stenting & Cryoablation”

By Clelia Cecilia Angelon, Founder & CEO, Surya Brasil With the AQI levels rising to beyond hazardous, it is getting more and more difficult to breathe. While it is essential to stay indoors, there are times when we must step out. And that is the time when not just our lungs but the hair and …

Read more “How to Minimize Hair Damage during High Pollution Days”

Chennai, 25 February 2025 – In a significant move to bolster the welfare of the very large worldwide seafaring community, Synergy Marine Group, recognized as one of the largest employers of Indian seafarers, today announced an expanded collaboration with Mercy Ships. Building on its initial support through lending free office space at its European hub …

Read more “Synergy Marine & Mercy Ships Unite to Enhance Healthcare & Seafarer Welfare”