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Gallstones rising in kids; doctors stress early detection, healthy habits

Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care. In a surprising shift in pediatric health trends, hospitals and clinics across India are reporting a steady rise in cases of gallstones among children, experts said. Traditionally viewed as a condition affecting middle-aged adults, gallstones are now being diagnosed in children as young as six, raising concerns among medical professionals and public health experts. Gallstones are solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. While many cases remain asymptomatic, they can cause intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive distress when they obstruct bile flow. "We're seeing a clear increase in pediatric gallstone cases, especially in urban centres," said Dr Shandip Kumar Sinha, the director of pediatric surgery and pediatric urology at Mednata-The Medicity in ..

Think anaemia is just about iron? Think again. | #FactCheckFriday #health #anaemia

Anaemia is one of India’s most misunderstood health issues. It’s not just about iron. It affects men too. And popping iron pills blindly? Could backfire.

Doctors, psychologists and activists oppose lowering age of consent to 16

Several doctors, psychologists, rights activists and lawyers on Thursday opposed attempts seeking lowering of legal age of consent from 18 to 16 years, with NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo terming the move a "time bomb", which, if "not defused", will "explode inside families". At a roundtable held here on the sensitive subject, many doctors argued that at 16, a human brain is "not mature enough" to take decisions related to healthy sexual relationship or weather its psychological impact, and for such girls it also carries the risk of teenage pregnancies and "concomitant health hazards". The Supreme Court has been urged by amicus curiae and senior advocate Indira Jaising to read down the statutory age of consent from 18 to 16 years. Jaising, who is assisting the top court in the 'Nipun Saxena vs Union of India' case, recently filed her written submissions challenging the blanket criminalisation of sexual activity involving adolescents aged 16 to 18 under the Protection of Children from

Can doctors take your organs if you’re in a coma? Organ donation myths busted

Think organ donation is risky? That your religion doesn’t allow it? Or that doctors won’t save you if you’re a registered donor? These are some of the biggest myths stopping people from saving lives.

Juice Cleanse Myths Busted: 15 Detox Myths Doctors Hate | Weight loss | Health tips

Are juice fasts really the miracle detox they claim to be? In this episode of our fact-check series, we bust 15 viral myths around juice cleanses—everything from weight loss to “resetting” your body.

Army doctor uses hair clip, pocket knife to deliver baby on railway platform

Major Rohit Bachwala used a hair clip and a pocket knife as tools during the emergency delivery of a baby girl right on the platform in UP's Jhansi.

NMC relaxes medical faculty rules, aims to widen pool of medical professors

New NMC faculty rules allow more specialists to be appointed as professors, supporting the Union Health Ministry's push to expand medical education by 75,000 seats in five years

'None of them are really doctors': Liver Doc takes on Vidit Gujrathi on X

Modern medicine Vs Ayurveda: new feud between Chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr Cyriac Abby Philips on Doctor's Day ignites controversy on X

National Doctors' Day: Why India celebrates its medical heroes on July 1

Observed on July 1, National Doctors' Day honours Indian medical professionals and commemorates the legacy of Dr B C Roy, a pioneer of public health

Happy National Doctors' Day 2025: 50+ wishes, messages and quotes to share

National Doctors' Day 2025 in India: Celebrate by honouring doctors with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and meaningful messages of gratitude

15 Motherhood Myths Busted by Doctors | Fact-check Friday: What Indian Moms Should Know

“You mustn’t bathe after delivery.” “Eat lots of ghee.” “Small breasts mean less milk.” New moms in India are bombarded with advice—much of it outdated or just plain wrong.

IVF After 40: Miracle or Myth? Doctors bust common fertility myths

Can IVF help you get pregnant at 40 or beyond? Is it really a shortcut to motherhood?

12 Cancer Myths You NEED to Stop Believing | Doctors Explain

Think only smokers get lung cancer? Or that cutting sugar stops cancer growth?

Centre launches standard curriculum for ten allied healthcare professions

Aims mandatory implementation of curriculum in allied healthcare institutes by 2026

Trump fit to serve as commander in chief: Doctor after physical assessment

Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is fully fit to serve as commander in chief as the White House released the results of Trump's physical exam from Friday. Trump is 78, and his physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited what he said is Trump's active lifestyle and said it continues to contribute significantly to the Republican president's well-being. Trump turns 79 on June 14. In a report released Sunday, the doctor said in a summary that Trump is fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State. The results showed Trump has dropped 20 pounds since his last physical as president in 2020. He weighed 244 pounds back then and is now down to 224 pounds. The exam summary noted that Trump previously had cataract surgery. A common procedure among aging people, the surgery typically involves removing a cloudy eye lens and replacing it with an artificial lens to help clear up vision. Barbabella said Trump's days include participatin

Who is 'N John Camm', fake doctor linked to 7 deaths in Madhya Pradesh?

The accused, Narendra Yadav, who had been appropriating the identity of a renowned British cardiologist, is now absconding

PG in focus as govt sets target to add 10,000 medical seats this year

Experts bat for equitable regional distribution of seats

Doctors may face suspension in NMC probe over pharma-sponsored trips

This was in violation of the UCPMP rules, which regulate interactions between pharmaceutical companies and HCPs and prohibit foreign trips, gifts, and inducements as unethical marketing practices

Lilavati Hospital to invest Rs 800 crore in 300-bed cancer care institute

The Cancer Care Institute is expected to create 5,000-6,000 jobs, which will include roles for over 400 specialized doctors, healthcare professionals, and support staff