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POST-MENOPAUSAL BREAST HEALTH

Dr Chandrashekhar Prasad Singh The years after menopause are often described as liberating, no more cycles, no hormonal swings. But beneath that calm, another reality unfolds. After 50, the hormonal balance shifts, but the risk of breast cancer actually goes up. As per the National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR-NCDIR, 2024), most new breast cancer cases in […]Read More

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Ayush Ministry highlights preventive, holistic care for stroke management

Team L&M The Ministry of Ayush highlights the role of Ayush systems in providing holistic, preventive, and rehabilitative care for stroke — one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. Emphasising an integrative approach, Ayush systems focus on promoting systemic balance & enhancing resilience. It supports long-term recovery to complement conventional medical […]Read More

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Medanta Hospital introduces UNITY VCS system for advanced eye care

Team L&M Medanta is set to enhance its ophthalmic care capabilities with the introduction of the state-of-the-art UNITY Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) at the Medanta Mediclinic Defence Colony — the first institute to implement services using this instrument — under the expert leadership of Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi, Chairman – Ophthalmology, Medanta. Equipped with next-generation surgical […]Read More

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Thyroid health affects fertility negatively

Dr Priyanka Dilip Kumar When it comes to fertility, most people think about age or menstrual cycles, but your thyroid plays a huge role too. A precise national prevalence of thyroid disorders in India is not available. But, research on infertile Indian women revealed a notable overlap. Hypothyroidism is present in roughly 28 per cent […]Read More

FOOD

SOME HALLOWEEN RECIPES FOR YOU

HALLOWEEN RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA   MONSTER PRALINE Ingredients                                                                Quantity White chocolate bars, broken into pieces                   120 gm Whipping cream                                                          […]Read More

HEALTH

STROKES YOU DIDN’T KNOW EXISTED

Team L&M World Stroke Day is observed annually to raise awareness about stroke, promote prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment. This year’s theme, Every Minute Counts, emphasises the importance of recognising stroke symptoms immediately and taking urgent action to prevent permanent damage. According to the World Health Organization, stroke is one of the leading causes […]Read More

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Kolkata Neurosurgeon issues stroke alert, urges action within ‘Golden Hour’

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 Dr. Debarshi Chatterjee This World Stroke Day, let’s call for greater public awareness, improved infrastructure, and financial preparedness to combat the rising incidence of stroke, particularly among the city’s younger demographic. Strokes are mainly divided into two types- ischemic and haemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage, […]Read More

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Stroke cases rising among young adults

Team L&M There is a rising concern over the surge in cases of strokes among young Indians under 40 years. Traditionally seen as a disease of the elderly, stroke is now affecting a growing number of working-age individuals. This is thanks to poor lifestyle choices, stress, and lack of awareness about early warning signs. Timely […]Read More

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