Dr Sunitha Mahesh Anemia is a major global health concern, particularly affecting women of childbearing age, with prevalence rates between 20–40%, translating to over 500 million individuals worldwide. It is especially significant during pregnancy, where it can lead to complications for both mother and baby. The primary cause is iron deficiency, responsible for over half […]Read More
Dr Kalpana Kothari When we talk about women’s health and cancers of the reproductive system, two names often come up: cervical cancer and uterine cancer. They sound similar. They’re both found in the lower abdomen. And they affect organs that are right next to each other. But in truth, they are quite different —in how […]Read More
Team L&M In India, one in every 68 children are diagnosed with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and behaves. That figure mirrors global trends but because of our country’s social and medical environment, it poses unique challenges. Recent studies show the prevalence of […]Read More
Dr Sumol Ratna In an increasingly modern society of constant productivity and “hustle culture,” hormonal health is an ever-more crucial and often overlooked element of wellness. Chronic stress, poor sleep hygiene, or extreme workload make it difficult to maintain the already tenuous balance of the endocrine system, leading to hormone dysregulation with far-reaching systemic effects. […]Read More
Team L&M Health-tech start-up Online Chikitsa Mitra (OCM) has launched its mobile app, a groundbreaking step towards expanding healthcare access across India by enabling direct, in-home consultations. This first-of-its-kind app offers consultations with specialized doctors in both Hindi & English. Founded in 2016, OCM started off in rural India by setting up e-clinics through local […]Read More
Team L&M The monsoon has arrived, bringing much-needed relief from the heat. But while many welcome the season, experts are witnessing an uptick in foot and ankle injuries. There is a surge in foot and ankle injuries since the rains began, due to the simple act of walking outdoors. It is imperative to stay vigilant […]Read More
Dr. Shikha Sardana Menstrual cycle tracking apps have gained immense popularity in this era, due to a boom in the Femtech industry where digital convenience meets personal health. These apps contain a rhythm method, basal body temperature tracking, or cervical mucus monitoring, a type of birth control involving tracking your menstrual cycle and symptoms. It […]Read More
Team L&M Every two seconds, someone in India needs blood. It could be a mother during childbirth, a child battling cancer, or a young victim of a road accident. Yet, India continues to face a massive shortfall in blood availability, over 1 million units each year, despite hundreds of thousands of volunteers. Doctors are now […]Read More
Team L&M New analysis of over 1 lakh diagnostic test records reveals that men exhibit higher red flags in key parameters, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, hs-CRP, and other heart health indicators, compared to women. Redcliffe Labs urges men to take proactive steps this Father’s Day by offering a Free hs-CRP test for early heart risk […]Read More
Team L&M This Father’s Day, Mpower sounds the alarm on India’s growing men’s mental health crisis: 5-year helpline data reveals urgent need for systemic action Men speak up: Average call duration for male callers increases year-on-year, indicating growing emotional openness 126% rise in male mental health helpline calls from 2020 to 2024, with relationship issues […]Read More