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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 From smudged eyeliner to out-of-date mascara, beauty habits are more related to eye health than most people know.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…

Bhavnagar, 31 July 2025: In a significant step toward advancing cardiac surgery education in regional India, HCG Hospitals Bhavnagar hosted the city’s first-ever National Workshop on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). The event brought together cardiac specialists from across India for an intensive, hands-on learning experience that blended live surgical demonstrations with expert-led sessions.…

Chennai, 30 July 2025: SRM Global Hospitals successfully performed a high-risk ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, a procedure involving a donor and recipient with different blood types, on a 28-year-old former IT professional who had been on dialysis for over three years after his kidneys failed due to an autoimmune condition. To minimise the risk of…

Bengaluru, July 30, 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to preventive oncology for women, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) today launched End-O Check, a comprehensive early detection program targeting women aged 45 and above. The initiative is designed to detect two of the most prevalent gynaecologic cancers—endometrial and ovarian—at an early and more treatable stage. Ovarian cancer,…

By Dr. Nandish kumar jeevangi, Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Kalburgi In the world of cancer treatment, timing can make all the difference. When the illness is found early, care tends to work better, chances of survival improves, and recovery is often less painful—both physically and mentally. Still, in India, many people are diagnosed late. Why does this happen so often? In many cases,…

Periods are a natural part of life for most women, but for some, the journey begins much later or not at all. Primary Amenorrhea is the absence of periods even after 15 years of age. It is a source of confusion, concern, and social stigma. Due to a lack of awareness, patients with this…

India is cementing its status as a top global destination for medical tourists, combining high-quality treatments with significant cost savings. As of 2025, the industry is valued at $18.2 billion and is projected to hit $58.2 billion by 2035, growing at nearly 12–13% annually. In 2024 alone, over 460,000 medical visas were issued, and…

By Dr. Nitin Bomanwar, Associate Director Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Nagpur. In India, cancers of the head and neck are among the most frequently diagnosed ones — especially in men. These cancers include those of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, nasal passages, and salivary glands. Many of them develop slowly, and the early…

Apollo Hospitals Launches ‘BEKIND’, an Initiative Showcasing the Quiet Power of Human Kindness Through the Film ‘EMPATHY IN ACTION’ Ahmedabad, July 29, 2025: In a world increasingly focused on technology, Apollo Hospitals turns the spotlight back to what has always mattered most in healing: human kindness. To emphasise the Apollo philosophy of true healing…

Dr Sampat Kumar Shettigar, Senior consultant-pediatrics and neonatology Bengaluru, 29 July 2025: As the first drops of rain kiss the earth, the monsoon brings with it a refreshing break from the scorching summer. For school-going children, it also means jumping in puddles, the smell of wet mud, paper boats, and cooler weather. But ask…