health

When 38-year-old Rajiv Mehta walked into his physician’s office for a routine checkup, he didn’t expect the results to change the way he lived his life. He had no symptoms, no discomfort, and no warning signs. It was surprising when the reports indicated that he had high LDL cholesterol. This story is common among patients due to misconceptions…

Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology According to the World Health Organization (WHO), viral hepatitis has now become as deadly as tuberculosis. Every 30 seconds, someone in the world dies of viral hepatitis. The WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report reveals a sobering truth: viral hepatitis now causes 1.3 million deaths annually, making it…

Chandigarh, July 28th, 2025: Nephrocare Health Services Limited known for its brand NephroPlus, Asia’s largest dialysis services provider and fifth largest globally (in terms of number of treatments performed in Fiscal 2025) (as per a F&S report), has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator SEBI to raise funds through…

By Dr. Vijay Aditya Yadaraju, Radiation Oncology Consultant, HCG Cancer Hospital, Visakhapatnam Radiation therapy does not just treat the body but puts it on a rigorous test. While it works towards destroying the cancer cells, it also puts stress on the healthy tissues. Fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and changes in the taste often follows. In the middle of the treatment, food consumption takes…

Ahmedabad, July 28th, 2025: City doctors have witnessed a 5-7 times increase in acute liver failure cases linked to Hepatitis A. The significant surge in Hepatitis A-linked acute liver failure cases has been registered post the COVID-19 pandemic and people in the age group of 10-25 years are mostly affected. Dr Pathik Parikh, Liver…

Mumbai, 28th July 2025: On the eve of World Head & Neck Cancer Day, which is celebrated on July 27th every year, HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Colaba, hosted a special Cancer Survivor Meet 2025, where more than 100 head and neck cancer survivors and their family members came together. The occasion was to…

Noida/Greater Noida, July 28th, 2025: On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, leading specialists from hospitals across Noida and Greater Noida have voiced serious concerns over the rising number of hepatitis cases. During the monsoon season, there is a sudden spike in hepatitis A and E, which spreads through contaminated water and food. Meanwhile,…

Hyderabad, 28th July, 2025: Viral hepatitis remains one of the leading causes of liver disease and deaths in India, yet many people are still unaware that they carry the infection. According to the World Health Organization, more than 354 million people across the world are living with chronic hepatitis B and C, and over…

Hyderabad, July 26, 2025 — Dry Eye is no longer an age-related condition—it is now rampant among screen users, warned Dr. C. Jagadesh Reddy, Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon and Founder of Pristine Eye Hospitals. With growing concern over excessive screen time and its impact on eye health, Pristine Eye Hospitals is soon to…

Dr. Kirthi Kaushik, Sr. Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, K.R. Road, Bangalore. Headaches are among the most common causes patients seek neurological advice, often linked to familiar causes such as tension, poor hydration, or posture-related strain. Yet when the nature of the headache shifts—becoming more frequent, more intense, or occurring with other neurological signs—it should be taken…