A study in the Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research found widespread psychological distress among postmenopausal and post-hysterectomy women aged 40-65. Moderate anxiety affected 55%, mild depression 81%, and moderate stress 76%, especially within the first year and among younger, lower socioeconomic women, underscoring the need for targeted mental health support.
Air pollution may harm more than the lungs and heart. A UCLA Health study found that ultrafine air particles disrupt gut bacteria, trigger liver stress, and accelerate artery plaque buildup. In mice, polluted air exposure altered the gut microbiome and increased metabolic stress, linking air pollution to faster heart disease development.
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Global Cancer Care (GCC) has launched and strengthened its on-ground services in Mumbai to support early cancer awareness, screening, and patient navigation. Founded by media professional Nivedita Basu and oncologist Dr. Shivam Shingla, GCC focuses on emotional support, early detection, guided care, and affordable, transparent cancer pathways to reduce delays in diagnosis.
Smokers who switch to vaping or e-cigarettes face a 2.52 times higher risk of having a heart attack and 1.73 times higher risk of stroke than those who quit entirely, according to an ICMR-led study. Terming this the "harm reduction trap", the study's co-lead author said, "True harm reduction means quitting." The study analysed over 1.2 million participants' data.
According to health experts cited by Dr Neha, bronchitis is characterised by lower airway inflammation, leading to a productive cough and prolonged symptoms. In contrast, the common cold primarily affects the upper respiratory tract. This anatomical distinction explains differences in symptom duration, severity and clinical management, highlighting why persistent cough warrants further evaluation.
A routine check-up at a hospital in Bengaluru revealed a rare retrosternal thyroid tumor in a 30-year-old woman. A multidisciplinary team performed minimally invasive VATS-assisted surgery, safely removing the tumor while preserving thyroid function. The patient recovered quickly, with minimal pain, scarring, and normal hormone levels, highlighting the importance of early detection.
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Diabetic foot ulcers are a major cause of amputations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. One in four diabetics develops ulcers, often unnoticed due to neuropathy. Experts like Dr Venkatesh Bollineni, endovascular surgeon and Dr Sharath Chandra Reddy, plastic surgeon stress early detection, coordinated vascular care, infection control, and patient awareness to prevent amputations.
Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai removed a 550-gram benign prostate from a 70-year-old using robotic-assisted surgery, the largest ever done globally. The da Vinci Xi system allowed precise, minimally invasive removal despite high-risk factors. The patient recovered quickly with minimal discomfort, highlighting robotic surgery's growing role in safely managing complex urology cases in India.
Experts emphasized nutrition as a foundation for disease prevention and patient care. Doctors discussed practical dietary strategies, lifestyle medicine, and early-life nutrition, aiming to integrate nutrition into routine clinical practice, improve long-term health outcomes, and bridge gaps between medical education and patient well-being.
