Health

New Delhi [India], January 3: In the last few years, hair transplantation has emerged as a reliable and effective option for getting rid of hair loss and baldness. Young, old, male, and female – everyone is choosing the hair transplant procedure to get natural and permanent hair. But a common question that crosses every patient’s mind is – which is the best season for a hair transplant? Many people believe that getting a hair transplant in winter is ideal, while others think summer is safer. However, the truth is that the season has no bearing on the success of a hair transplant. Nevertheless, people tend to prefer getting hair transplants in winter, and there are some valid reasons for this. Here, Dr. Navnit Haror, an international hair transplant surgeon and founder of Dr. Haror’s Wellne...

New Delhi [India], January 2: VeCura ReSculpt, a next-generation aesthetic and body sculpting clinic under the aegis of VeCura, officially marked its entry into India with a grand launch in Chennai. Designed to redefine body transformation, VeCura ReSculpt brings together advanced medical technology, data-driven diagnostics, and personalised treatment planning under one roof. With confirmed expansion plans for Hyderabad and Bengaluru, the brand aims to establish a strong presence across South India’s key metropolitan markets. The Chennai launch was inaugurated by Alya Manasa, actress and television personality, who attended as the Chief Guest along with VeCura ReSculpt Director Mrs. Caroline Prabha Reddy, Mukundan Satyanarayanan -CEO of Vcare group & Dr. Ram Gautham. The event was atte...

New Delhi [India], December 30: For India’s working professionals, vision correction is no longer just about clinical outcomes; it’s about time efficiency, informed choice, and long-term visual stability. Specs removal procedures such as LASIK, SMILE, ICL, and surface ablation have evolved significantly, but the hospital you choose plays a decisive role in how smooth, ethical, and predictable that journey is. The hospitals listed below are recognised for offering advanced refractive care while maintaining conservative patient screening, a factor especially important for professionals balancing demanding schedules and long-term eye health. The list focuses on institutions with structured refractive programs rather than procedure-centric offerings. How This List Was Evaluated? Instead of ran...

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 25: Stroke is a serious medical condition affecting blood vessels in and around the brain and is a leading cause of premature death and long-term disability in India. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked (ischaemic stroke) or when a blood vessel bursts (haemorrhagic stroke), causing brain cells to die within minutes. Although more common in people over 40, stroke can occur at any age. Timely medical intervention can save lives and significantly reduce long-term disability. World-Class Emergency Stroke Response at Jehangir Hospital Jehangir Hospital was among the first in India to incorporate the CODE STROKE Programme, initiated in 2015. This rapid response system ensures immediate assessment and treatment of patients showing signs of stroke...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24: A condition often dismissed as routine digestive discomfort nearly turned fatal for a 65-year-old man, highlighting the hidden dangers of long-standing constipation among India’s ageing population. Mr. Guru Prasad, a resident of Bengaluru, had been living with chronic constipation and abdominal bloating for several years. When he suddenly developed severe abdominal pain and distension, he was rushed to Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, where specialists diagnosed him with sigmoid volvulus—a medical emergency in which the large intestine twists on itself, cutting off blood supply and risking bowel gangrene. Sigmoid volvulus accounts for 5–8% of intestinal obstructions in India, with higher incidence among elderly men, patients with chronic constipat...

Karnataka [India], December 23: Adhvaitha Conscious Society (ACS), a learning and community based organisation rooted in ancient Vedantic wisdom, has marked one year of its digital expansion through the “Adhvaitha” App. Introduced as a supporting platform for its structured programs and conscious community, the digital initiative has seen participation from over 1,000 seekers across the globe over the past year. As stress, burnout, anxiety, mental health concerns, and lack of direction continue to rise among working professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide, there is growing recognition that motivation-driven self-help and productivity-focused personal development models often offer limited relief. While such approaches may improve short-term performance, many individuals report that they ...

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 23: India’s renowned modern Alternative Medicine expert and internationally acclaimed medical professional, Dr. Arpit Chopra Jain, was honoured with the prestigious “UN Global Excellence Award 2025” by the United Nations Global Peace Council (UNGPC) at a grand ceremony held at the prestigious Oxford University, United Kingdom. On this historic occasion, Dr. Arpit Chopra Jain was invited as a Guest Speaker. From the stage of Oxford University, he not only delivered a powerful address but also introduced the world to India’s modern Alternative Medicine system and the distinctive treatment methodology of his “Aarogya Super Speciality Modern Clinic.” In his inspiring speech, Dr. Jain expressed that health should not be viewed merely as the absence of d...

New Delhi [India], December 22: Shalya – XcelLance Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has been recognised as the Silver Winner in Large Scale Enterprise at the CII MedTech Quality Excellence Awards 2025, powered by the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) – a milestone that signals the company’s transition into India’s large-scale MedTech league. Founded as a homegrown Indian MedTech company, Shalya’s journey began with modest resources and a strong belief that India could build high-quality, reliable medical technologies for surgeons across the world. Over time, this belief translated into disciplined manufacturing practices, in-house research and development, and a relentless focus on quality and safety. Receiving this recognition at a stage where the company believes it has just entered the b...

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 20: Dr. Gautam Das, one of India’s pioneering pain physicians and founder of Daradia: The Pain Clinic, Kolkata, was conferred the Dr. M. J. Joshi – IMA Bhushan Award by Indian Medical Association (IMA), Pune, during MULTICON 2025 held on 7 December. The prestigious oration and award were instituted in 2014 by Dr. Madhuri Lokapur and her family in memory of her father, Dr. M. J. Joshi, a gifted surgeon, revered teacher, and noted philanthropist. The award honours medical professionals who have made sustained and meaningful contributions to clinical excellence, education, and service to society. Dr. Das delivered the Dr. M. J. Joshi Oration at MULTICON 2025, highlighting the evolution of pain medicine in India, the growing importance of evidence-based int...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: India’s mental health crisis is taking a turn for the worse, suggests Mumbai-based eminent psychotherapist Namrata Jain. Along with her team, Namrata has observed growing instances of self-harm across age groups and genders, which she ascribes to unmet mental health needs.Namrata’s observations note increasing instances of self-harm across age groups and genders She suggests triggers and how self-harm manifests across age groups, pointing to an urgent and immediate need for informed interventions and timely action She notes that most alarmingly, this epidemic is going largely unnoticed and the multi-factorial causes indicate a crying need for concerted effortsTeens are among the most vulnerable to self-harm and the ways in which it manifests i...