Category: Health

World Head & Neck Cancer Day 2026 (27th July)   India Records Nearly 560 New Oral Cancer Cases Every Day   Many oral cancers can be prevented by avoiding tobacco and supari and treating precancerous changes early, say experts on World Head & Neck Cancer Day   A mouth ulcer that refuses to heal, a white or red patch inside the mouth, or a gradual reduction in mouth opening may appear harmless, but doctors warn these could be the earliest signs of oral cancer. While oral cancer is one of…

On World IVF Day, a Hyderabad-based fertility care network is being recognised at multiple international research forums this year, with its clinical team presenting work across three global conferences: 4 papers + an oral presentation at ESHRE 2026 (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) Drawn from 5 years of IUI outcome data analysed by Ferty9's clinical team, examining how increasing maternal age, changing workforce participation, night-shift occupations, and the alarming decline in male fertility parameters—including sperm quality and DNA fragmentation—are reshaping fertility trends in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 4…

  International patient from Somalia undergoes two complex brain procedures in a single surgery; doctors remove an extremely rare glioneural Tumour and relieve life-threatening pressure on the brain at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City   Doctors at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, successfully treated a nine-month-old international patient from Somalia suffering from life-threatening hydrocephalus caused by avery rare glioneural Tumour arising from the choroid plexus, a part of the brain responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The condition caused excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the brain, dangerously increasing pressure and resulting…

Public health experts, government, psychologists, HR leaders, child-welfare voices and reproductive medicine specialists come together to examine why family building in India is becoming harder to plan for, and what each sector can do about it   Oasis Fertility hosted the inaugural edition of Janani Dialogues, a public-interest forum on reproductive wellbeing, preventive awarenessand informed family building. Themed “The Parenthood Paradox: Building a Family-Friendly India,” the forum brought together voices from public health, government, psychology, child welfare, corporate human resources and reproductive medicine to examine a question increasingly on India's…

  ·         Neurological disorders now the leading cause of disability worldwide ·         India reports nearly 1.25 million new stroke cases every year ·         Many patients reach advanced hospitals only after paralysis or severe neurological damage ·         Early recognition and timely treatment can prevent lifelong disability   Neurological disorders have emerged as the leading cause of disability worldwide, with more than 3.4 billion people, over 40% of the global population, living with conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These disorders are…

  Aster DM Quality Care, one of India’s largest healthcare providers, has once again been recognised on the national stage, with three of its leaders felicitated at the Financial Express Healthcare Awards 2026, held in New Delhi on July 17, 2026. Organised annually by The Financial Express, the awards spotlight the individuals and institutions setting the pace for innovation and impact across India’s healthcare sector.   Dr. Azad Moopen, Executive Chairman, Aster DM Quality Care, was conferred the Lifetime Achievement of the Year – Healthcare (National) award, honouring a career spent widening…

Dehradun. Monsoon is here, and with it comes the usual round of seasonal illness, colds, fevers, and coughs that test the whole family's immunity. Seasonal shifts can affect everyone at home, from young children to older adults, making it all the more important to stay prepared. A balanced diet is the simplest way to stay ahead of it. Immune-friendly superfoods like California Almonds, whole grains, and plant and animal protein, paired with an active lifestyle, help build stronger immunity through the season.  California Almonds are one such superfood that is…

  Aster Medcity, has marked a historic milestone by successfully performing Kerala's first-ever Tele-Robotic Urology Surgery, a breakthrough that proves complex surgeries can be performed safely through a remote robotic connection without direct physical contact. The procedure was a Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP), a highly advanced surgery utilized for the treatment of prostate cancer. The patient, a 70-year-old man from Kollam, was admitted at Aster Medcity in Kochi, Kerala, while the operating surgeon, Dr. Kishore T.A., Senior Consultant – Uro Oncology & Transplant Surgery at Aster Medcity, conducted the entire…