Visakhapatnam: GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) observed ‘World Stroke Day’ here on Thursday at its hospital premises to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition and treatment. Addressing the gathering, Institution Dean SP Rao along with neurologists V Deepthi and Vijaya Bhaskara Rao interacted with patients and highlighted the importance of maintaining…
In today’s fast-paced world, the rise in lifestyle-related diseases has become a major public health concern. Conditions like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, PCOD, and cardiovascular disorders are increasingly affecting people across all age groups. The root causes of these issues often stem from sedentary habits, poor diet, excessive stress, and inadequate sleep. These diseases not only…
Dr Manohar KN, Lead Consultant, physician and diabetologist, Sparsh Hospital, said, “Genetics play an underlying role. It is simple if genetics loads the gun, then lifestyle pulls the trigger. Thus, people should concentrate on improving their lifestyle by early testing and having healthy activities, for nothing can be done about the genes.” Dr Vedam…
The first signs don’t always come in a doctor’s report. Sometimes it’s the fatigue after climbing two flights of stairs, or the persistent headache that refuses to go away. For many Indians in their 30s and 40s, these small interruptions in daily life are early warnings of deeper conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac risks that…
The shift to this labelling system is a result of a Supreme Court directive from a public interest litigation. While the top court had not specified the label format, it had mandated the authority to act quickly to create a transparent labeling system to combat public health issues. It was given a final three-month extension…
Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease have surged globally, fueled by sedentary habits, processed diets, and chronic stress. However, a growing movement—rooted in research and tradition—suggests that these conditions can not only be managed but, in many cases, reversed through natural interventions that address the root causes. The science behind lifestyle reversal…
Rising medical costs, increased premium hospitalisation for heart ailments, and a surge in lifestyle diseases are putting pressure on India’s health insurance premiums, said Sharad Mathur, MD & CEO of Universal Sompo. He noted that while insurers are facing growing claims, premium hikes must be backed by data and not driven by short-term cost pressures….
Twenty-two-year-old Priya believed she was healthy. She didn’t smoke, maintained a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI), and stayed physically active. But a routine health check-up told a different story, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and a severe vitamin D deficiency, explaining why she felt tired all the time. Eighteen-year-old Vanshika, who moved into…