Dr Ram Patil Vaccination is widely recognised as one of the greatest public health achievements, traditionally associated with protection against childhood diseases such as polio and measles. However, an often-overlooked fact is that certain vaccines also play a crucial role in preventing cancers. For Indian families, understanding this connection is essential in reducing future cancer […]Read More
Dance has always been a discipline before it became entertainment, rooted in patience, repetition, discomfort, humility, and time, long before reels, likes, and follower counts became currencies of worth; yet today, much of the dance education ecosystem is quietly drifting away from that truth, reshaped by social media culture and validation-seeking behavior because they are […]Read More
Dr Keerthana Ravipati Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate nearly every aspect of a woman’s reproductive health. From the onset of puberty to menopause, a delicate balance of hormones governs menstrual cycles, ovulation, conception, and pregnancy. Even minor disturbances in this balance can lead to gynecological complaints and difficulties in achieving or sustaining pregnancy. […]Read More
Dr Reema Goswami My first true encounter with criminals did not happen in the shadows, but in my Casualty duty during my brief period of junior residency at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in Hari Nagar, New Delhi. As a young doctor doing her duty in the Casualty, I viewed myself as nothing less than a […]Read More
Dr A Satya Srinivas Indian women often juggle family, career, and caregiving, putting their health on the backburner. A skipped appointment or ignored symptom can let serious disease like cervical cancer slip through the cracks. The saddest part is, it’s often diagnosed too late, despite being preventable and treatable if detected early. Regular check-ups are […]Read More
Team L&M From the mud below the wetlands of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP), has emerged a story of how residence of the one horned Rhino has evolved through climate change, vegetation shifts, exotic species invasion, and herbivore activity. Rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and deforestation, together with natural hazards such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, and landslides, […]Read More
Team L&M This World Cancer Day (February 4) the spotlight is on strengthening awareness, early diagnosis, and personalised treatment approaches. The 2026 theme, “United by Unique,” highlights the need to recognise every patient’s journey as distinct and to tailor care accordingly — a message that resonates strongly with India’s evolving cancer care landscape where the […]Read More
Dr Sudhir Srivastava The growing role of indigenous surgical robotics in transforming cancer care in India cannot be underscored. It improves precision, outcomes, and most importantly provides access to advanced treatment beyond metropolitan centres. Cancer continues to be one of the most complex healthcare challenges globally, requiring not only medical excellence but also timely and […]Read More
Team L&M With the number of cancer cases steadily rising in India, there has never been a greater need for accessible treatment options. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) statistics show that more than 14 lakh new cases of cancer were reported in 2023, and 100 out of every 1 lakh people are diagnosed […]Read More
Dr Janakirama SJ Cancer remains a major global health challenge, but World Cancer Day serves as a reminder that many cancers can be prevented, detected early, and successfully treated. Among these, gastrointestinal (GI) cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer-related illness and death in India. Increasing awareness and timely medical care can dramatically change […]Read More