Health & Fitness

Bengaluru: Incidence of diabetes induced eye problems have increased significantly in the last decade and Doctors at Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital Bengaluru have warned that people suffering from diabetes should watch out for loss of vision. India, which is considered the diabetes capital of the world, is facing an imminent …

Bangalore: In a mountain of despair, this story is a beacon of hope. Hailing from Gulbarga, 16-year Ganesh (name changed) was given up as blind and was provided blind certificate. He had been complaining of gradually progressive worsening of vision in both eyes since 3 years of age. However, owing …

Bangalore: Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru organized Drops of Hope – a blood donation drive to encourage people on the concept of blood donation and to cater to the need of blood requirement in Bengaluru in collaboration with Aster Volunteers. The blood donation drive was a success as almost hundred people …

Mumbai: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai announced the launch of its third da Vinci robotic surgical system, making it the first and only hospital in the country with three da Vinci robots. One of the first in the country to introduce robotic surgery with the da Vinci Robotic System in June …

Cancer is one of the foremost causes of death around the world. Being diagnosed with cancer can shatter your whole world in a split second. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in India accounting for 14% of cancer in women. Almost one in four women with cancer in the …

Contributed by Dr. Kriti Singh, Consultant Biochemist &Quality Manager, Columbia Asia Hospital , Bengaluru We live in a world full of options. From food to places and apps, from sports tohobbies, studies to career options, houses to restaurants, buying to renting, homeremedies to homeopathy medicines, from Ayurvedic to allopathic medicines. …

Contributed by Dr. Jayashree D. Kulkarni, Consultant Pathologist, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur The on-going Covid-19 has made a drastic impact on our society and all activities have come to a halt, including blood donation. We have been witnessing a shortage in the blood units across various blood banks in …