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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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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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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