Dr R Shanthipriya Congenital Heart Disease one of the most common birth defects. Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) affect approximately 8 to 10 out of every 1,000 live births worldwide. In India alone, nearly 2.4 lakh children are born each year with congenital heart defects. Medical studies indicate that in nearly 85% of cases, the exact […]Read More
Team L&M Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person gets repeated seizures. According to estimates, more than 15 million people are living with epilepsy in India. Even though the number is very high, many people do not go to a doctor on time. Fear, social stigma, and wrong beliefs are the main reasons, […]Read More
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 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