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
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
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
Dr Samir Parikh Every year on October 29, the world observes World Stroke Day to raise awareness about stroke prevention, symptoms, and treatment. On World Stroke Day 2025, the global theme “Every Minute Counts” serves as a crucial reminder that when it comes to stroke, speed saves lives. The campaign focuses on recognising symptoms early, […]Read More
Team L&M Dr Reema Goswami, Professor and HOD, ENT at Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar and Dr Madhu Sharma, a postgraduate student in the same Department have developed a new app that helps tracheostomized patients communicate. Patients with Head & Neck cancers present with difficulty is swallowing, change in voice & respiratory difficulty which may be […]Read More
Team L&M The days following Diwali have once again brought a sharp decline in Delhi-NCR’s air quality. Hospitals are reporting a noticeable surge in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications. Doctors attribute this spike to air and noise pollution caused by the bursting of firecrackers. According to pulmonologists and gynaecologists, both outpatient and emergency cases saw a […]Read More
Team L&M India became polio free 11 years ago, and that remains one of our biggest health achievements in the country. But now, the government’s reported plan to close the National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN) over the next three years has worried many doctors. They say we still need to keep watch, as countries like […]Read More
Dr Praveen B Joshi Have you ever considered the significance of the male partner’s role in the IVF journey? Most conversations tend to revolve around women and their contribution, while the man’s part is often ignored. However, the fact is that this imbalance can take an emotional and physical toll on both partners. Research says […]Read More
Nafithromycin is effective against resistant respiratory infections, particularly useful for cancer patients and poorly controlled diabetics Team L&M Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic “Nafithromycin”. The medicine is effective against resistant respiratory infections, particularly useful for cancer […]Read More
Team L&M On the World Osteoporosis Day 2025 (October 20) today, the Ministry of Ayush emphasises the critical need for early preventive care. Further, lifestyle interventions can also address Osteoporosis, it says. Osteoporosis is a silent yet major public health challenge affecting millions globally. The aim this year is to raise awareness about bone health. […]Read More