In today’s fast-paced world, symptoms such as hair fall, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, poor concentration, disturbed sleep, and mood swings are commonly blamed on stress, unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, or hectic lifestyles. While lifestyle factors certainly play a role, these symptoms may sometimes point toward an underlying thyroid disorder that often goes unnoticed …
A 32-year-old man, who was struggling to breathe after a fish head got stuck in his throat, was saved by doctors in Jharkhand`s West Singhbhum district on Monday following a timely surgical intervention, officials said. Champai Gagrai, a resident of the Sonua area, was brought to the Sadar Hospital in a critical condition after a …
A hospital in Delhi has treated a 35-year-old woman suffering from recurrent upper abdominal pain caused by gallstones with a mini-laparoscopic technique that uses very small surgical ports, helping patients recover faster, experience less pain and have minimal scarring, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, it is currently …
In an inspiring medical case of neuro-rehabilitation, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have helped a 38-year-old man regain the ability to breathe independently after spending nearly six months dependent on a ventilator following a severe cervical spinal cord injury. The man, a resident of Hyderabad, had suffered a devastating cervical spinal cord injury following a …
As part of the World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31 every year, Central Railway undertook awareness activities at various stations in Mumbai to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. The initiative saw messages appealing to passengers to refrain from consuming tobacco products prominently displayed on boards across the railway station …
Uncontrolled hypertension is silently driving a sharp rise in stroke cases across India, with younger adults also increasingly at risk. Experts warn that delayed treatment can lead to disability and death linked to stroke. It is necessary to manage hypertension and prevent a stroke. India is witnessing an alarming rise in hypertension-related stroke cases. Uncontrolled hypertension, …
With over 10 crore people living with diabetes in India, diabetic neuropathy remains a commonly observed complication, with nearly one in four individuals estimated to experience some form of nerve damage. Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), along with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), cause nerve pain in the hands and feet that feels like tingling, numbness and …
Ahead of World Blood Cancer Day, observed on May 28 every year, Indian health experts warn that many blood cancer patients in India still struggle to find matching donors in time for life-saving stem cell transplants, often losing crucial treatment time as the disease progresses. While stem cell transplantation remains the only curative treatment option …
That instant relief you feel stepping from a scorching 45-degree Celsius afternoon into an 18-degree Celsius air-conditioned office feels incredible. Beneath the surface, however, your skin experiences that transition very differently. This drastic temperature drop creates acute cellular stress, a phenomenon known as thermal shock. Over time, these rapid environmental shifts compromise the skin`s protective …
A top Delhi doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital`s Department of Internal Medicine has advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun and keep themselves hydrated as much as possible, amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in different parts of the country. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR, along with Punjab, Haryana, and …
