Opinion

Obesity is reshaping the global cancer landscape, and the liver is one of its most vulnerable targets. Drawing on emerging research and his experience as a gastrointestinal and cancer surgeon, Dr. Saurabh Bansal (Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic, Cancer and Robotic Surgery Specialist and Consultant at Apollo Spectra Hospital and National Heart Institute, New Delhi) explains how not […]

Back pain was once seen as a problem of old age, but increasingly it is showing up in college classrooms, IT offices, gyms and even among teenagers. Drawing on recent data and his clinical experience, Dr. M D S Sasidharan, Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, explains why so many young adults are […]

Cancer diagnosis often sparks urgent choices amid stress, but patients rarely seek second opinions, fearing delays. This standard oncology practice can refine treatments via advanced diagnostics, says Dr. M B Minu Chandra, Consultant Medical Oncology, American Oncology Institute at Bomidala Cancer Institute, Guntur. “Molecular advances frequently reveal overlooked targeted therapies, boosting outcomes,” Dr. Chandra adds. A […]

World Cancer Day spotlights a harsh reality for Indian patients- gastrointestinal cancers strike hard and fast, though an early detection through simple screenings like colonoscopy offers over 90 percent cure rates when caught in time, says Dr. Janakirama SJ, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology at KIMS Hospitals. Persistent stomach pain, blood in stools, or unexplained weight loss […]

In this pre-Budget commentary, Dr Sabine Kapasi (CEO at Enira Consulting Pvt Ltd, Founder of ROPAN Healthcare Private Limited and UN advisor) outlines why incremental spending is not enough and calls for bold fiscal choices on infrastructure, MedTech-focused PLI 2.0, digital and AI capacity, affordable financing, R&D incentives and preventive care. The Union Budget 2026 […]

In this article, Dr Puneet Rana Arora, Director – Gynaecologist & IVF Expert at CIFAR, Gurgaon, shares her outlook on cervical cancer, outlining what women need to know about symptoms, screening and vaccination. And how advances in treatment and technology are reshaping care in India across different age groups. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer […]

India faces a stark healthcare paradox: rapid economic progress for its urban middle class clashes with escalating diagnostic costs that delay critical early detection. High-volume, cost-efficient models powered by AI and digital integration are now bridging these gaps, making quality scans and tests accessible even in Tier-2 cities. In this article, Dr. Arunkumar Govindarajan (Director, […]

In this article Dr. Radheshyam Naik (Founder, Medical Director & HEAD – Medical Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sammprada Hospital) unpacks how family history and inherited gene changes influence breast cancer risk, and how modern tools—from genetic counselling and testing to tailored screening and preventive options—can turn that knowledge into earlier detection and more […]

As India’s population ages, osteoporosis is quietly driving a rising burden of fractures, pain and disability, often without any warning signs until bones become dangerously fragile. In this authored article, Dr Jayateerth Kulkarni (Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru) explains why osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed, highlights key risk factors in the Indian context, and discusses how […]

India’s healthcare system is entering a tipping point where rising chronic diseases, crowded hospitals and escalating treatment costs are exposing the limits of a largely reactive, hospital-centric model. In this context, Mahesh Makhija, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of QMS Medical Allied Services Ltd, argues that the real game-changer will not be more hospital beds, […]