Persistent Headaches or Vision Changes? When Brain Tumor Symptoms Should Not Be Ignored

Kolkata : Headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and nausea are common complaints that many people often dismiss as routine health issues. However, medical experts warn that when such neurological symptoms become persistent, recurrent, or progressively severe, they may indicate a more serious underlying condition, including a brain tumor. Marking World Brain Tumor Day, Dr. Nilay Biswas, […]

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Kolkata to Host World Bicycle Day Celebration Under Fit India Sundays on Cycle on June 7

Kolkata : Kolkata is set to celebrate World Bicycle Day with a large-scale cycling event under the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement on June 7, bringing together thousands of cyclists, sportspersons, students and fitness enthusiasts to promote healthy and active living. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Conference Hall […]

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Early Awareness Key to Managing Congenital Heart Disease in Children, Says Specialist

By Dr. Debashree Gangopadhyay, Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur Kolkata : Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common birth defect worldwide, continues to be a major cause of illness and mortality among children. Medical experts emphasize that early diagnosis and timely treatment can dramatically improve outcomes, allowing most affected children to […]

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What Happens to Your Body After You Quit Smoking? The Remarkable Recovery Journey Explained

By Dr. Suman Mallik, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Narayana Hospital, Howrah Howrah : Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is strongly associated with cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, voice box, oesophagus, bladder, pancreas and several other organs. While the dangers of smoking […]

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Back Pain and Lifestyle: Why It Affects Every Age — From Students to New Mothers

By Dr. Sabyasachi Bardhan, KolkataSenior Consultant, Orthopaedic, Narayana RN Tagore , Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata Back pain is no longer a condition associated only with ageing. Today, it affects people across all age groups — from students and young professionals to pregnant women and new mothers. Sedentary lifestyles, obesity, poor posture, weak core muscles, and unhealthy […]

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Work Stress, Long Commutes, and BP: The Hidden Health Crisis in Urban India

By Dr. Tamal Priya Barman, Consultant – Adult Cardiologist, Narayana Hospital Howrah Rising Blood Pressure Cases Among Young Urban Professionals A concerning trend is increasingly visible in urban healthcare settings across India — more individuals in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with high blood pressure, often without any significant prior medical history. Many […]

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যুদ্ধ বিধ্বস্ত বিশ্বে শান্তির বার্তা ছড়াতে গৌড়ীয় মিশনের ‘পরা-বিদ্যাপীঠ’ উদ্যোগ, আন্তর্জাতিক স্তরে স্কুল স্থাপনের পরিকল্পনা

কলকাতা : বর্তমান সময়ে বিশ্বজুড়ে যুদ্ধ, হিংসা ও অশান্তির আবহে মানবিক মূল্যবোধভিত্তিক শিক্ষার প্রয়োজনীয়তা আরও বেশি করে অনুভূত হচ্ছে। এই পরিস্থিতিতে শ্রীচৈতন্যদেবের ভাবধারায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে দেশ-বিদেশে ‘পরা-বিদ্যাপীঠ’ (স্কুল) স্থাপনের উদ্যোগ নিয়েছে Gaudiya Mission। সংস্থার পক্ষ থেকে ইতিমধ্যেই কলকাতার Bagbazar Gaudiya Mission, Nabadwip-সহ দেশের বিভিন্ন গৌড়ীয় মঠে ‘পরা-বিদ্যাপীঠ’ স্কুল চালু হয়েছে। এই শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠানগুলিতে শুধুমাত্র প্রথাগত শিক্ষাই […]

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Narayana Health’s Narayana RN Tagore Hospital Sets Eastern India Benchmark with Highest Number of Robotic Kidney Transplants in Obese Patients

Kolkata : In a significant breakthrough in advanced renal care, a specialist team at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital has successfully completed more than 30 robotic kidney transplants in obese patients, the highest number reported in Eastern India. The achievement marks a major advancement in treating high-risk Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who often face complications […]

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Why Premarital Screening for Thalassaemia Should Be a Social Priority

Early Awareness Can Prevent Lifelong Suffering By Dr. Sonal Paul, Consultant – Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Narayana Hospital, Howrah⁠ A Preventable Yet Continuing Health Challenge Howrah⁠ : Thalassaemia remains a major public health concern in India, particularly in regions where the carrier rate is high. Despite medical advancements, thousands of children continue to […]

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Breast Cancer: Tumor Grade vs Tumor Stage — What’s the Difference?

By Dr. Pragati Singhal, Consultant Surgical Oncology, Breast Oncoplasty, Narayana RN Tagore Hospital Kolkata: When diagnosed with breast cancer, patients often encounter two key terms—tumor stage and tumor grade. Though they sound similar, they describe very different aspects of the disease and play a crucial role in treatment planning. Understanding Tumor StageTumor stage explains how […]

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