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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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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Kolkata: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur has launched a six-month free cardiac screening campaign to mark World Heart Day 2025, echoing this year’s theme — “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The initiative underscores the urgent need for preventive action as sudden cardiac arrests increasingly impact young and seemingly healthy individuals. The screening drive, active from 1st October 2025 […]
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