Opinion

In an age of information overload but diminishing truth, the 2026 World Health Day theme, “Together for Health, Stand with Science”, resonates more than ever. As scientific advances extend human lifespans and deepen our understanding of metabolic health, they also collide with a parallel reality of misinformation, “health gurus,” and unproven fads. In this article, […]

Weight gain after 30 is emerging as an important but often overlooked driver of diabetes risk among India’s working women. This article by Dr. R. M. Anjana explains how hormonal changes, sedentary routines, stress, poor sleep and irregular eating habits can gradually increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. There is an increasing number of […]

Epilepsy Awareness Day offers a timely reminder that India’s most common neurological disorder remains both highly treatable and deeply neglected. Despite affecting an estimated 10-12 million Indians across ages and geographies, epilepsy continues to be burdened by late diagnosis, social stigma and unequal access to specialised care. In this context, Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv (Senior […]

Tuberculosis in India is far more than a medical diagnosis; it is a disease shaped by stigma, delayed care, poverty and gaps in support. As World TB Day 2026 reminds us with the theme “Yes! We can End TB- Led by countries, powered by people,” Dr. Nikhil Mathur, Chief of Medical Services, CARE Hospitals, argues […]

Breast cancer has surged as India’s most prevalent cancer among women, particularly in urban areas, where lifestyle pressures increasingly disrupt sleep patterns, potentially elevating tumour risk through hormonal imbalances and weakened immunity. Dr. Darshana Rane highlights how emerging research spotlights chronic sleep disruption, including excessive duration, as a modifiable factor clinicians must address to curb […]

For many women today, entering their thirties feels like stepping into a more grounded, self-assured phase of life. Drawing on her experience at the intersection of reproductive medicine and genomics, Dr. Priya Kadam, Director of Reproductive Genomics at MedGenome Labs Ltd., explains why 30 is not “too late,” but rather a time to understand how […]

Over the past decade, vision technology has quietly shifted from being a set of diagnostic tools to becoming the intelligent backbone of modern eye care and eyewear retail, observes Baskar Kesavalu, Global Head of Product Development, Vision Care Solutions and Head of Vision Care Solutions, India. In this article, he explores how data-driven vision technology […]

As India marks International Women’s Day, the conversation on women’s empowerment is increasingly, and rightly, turning toward preventive health. For women in their 30s, this decade is no longer a “safe zone” where serious illnesses are only a distant possibility; rising rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hormonal disorders are reshaping that perception. In […]

On International Women’s Day, IndiaMedToday spotlights Dr. Anjali Kulkarni (Vice President – RWE Strategy and Analytics, 4baseCare) whose journey from radiation oncologist to medtech leader exemplifies how women in science are reshaping the future of cancer care. In a country where breast and gynaecological cancers account for nearly half of all cancers in women, she champions the […]

For years now, most of the talk around breast cancer in India has been about raising awareness. Pink ribbons, campaigns on social media, posters, and educational programmes have done a lot to let women know what the disease is and why it matters. And that’s important, no question. But knowing about something isn’t the same […]