Category: Health and Wellness

By Dr. Sushatkumar Ikhar, HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre – Nagpur Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Its most common cause of death due to cancer worldwide. Most patients have history of smoking or tobacco chewing. But some patients do not have consumption of tobacco, these may be related to air pollution or passive smoking. The most common treatment ranges from chemotherapy, radiation, TKI (tablet targeting mutation in tumor) and immunotherapy, in selected few early stage, surgery can be done. The way immunotherapy works is unlike any other. The therapy harnesses the human body’s ... Read more

SKAN Research Trust, promoted by Indian entrepreneur Mr. Ashok Soota and UK-based Quadram Institute Bioscience have entered into a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement to collaborate on research programmes focused on gut health and developing therapies that alleviate ageing and neurological diseases.   Areas of common interest:   The Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB) and SKAN Research Trust direct considerable research resources towards addressing gut health and the gut-cardiovascular and gut-brain axes. Important areas on which QIB and SKAN will collaborate under the terms of the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement include:      ·         undertaking joint research projects in UK and India for the development of microbiome-based products that promote ... Read more

In a world where dreams and fame collide, one man’s journey to the top is filled with highs and lows. Meet Alex “King Roach” Montañez, a rising star in the entertainment world who has captured hearts both on and off camera. But behind the scenes, Roach battled a dark and relentless addiction to alcohol that threatened to derail his career and personal life. Now, after over one year of sobriety, Roach is ready to share his story of redemption and inspire others to overcome their own struggles in his captivating blog, “Dominate The Globe.” Roach’s blog takes readers on an ... Read more

Meals on Wheels South Florida is proud to announce that it has received a grant from The Maximus Foundation in recognition of the programs and services they provide to the senior community of South Florida. Meals on Wheels South Florida is one of the larger of 5,000 Meals on Wheels programs across the country working every day to protect seniors from the threats of isolation and hunger – an effort made possible by generous donors and volunteers who help in communities like Broward County across America. “We are extremely grateful to Maximus Foundation for this generous grant,” said Mark Adler, ... Read more

Fitch Ratings has affirmed its positive outlook on Prime Healthcare Foundation, an Ontario, California-based 501(c)(3) public charity healthcare provider with 45 hospitals in 14 states. “The affirmation of the ‘BBB’ and maintenance of the Positive Outlook reflects PHF’s very solid liquidity, despite market losses last year, moderate leverage, and Fitch’s expectation that PFH’s operating performance will recover in the 2023 fiscal year to a positive territory,” Fitch wrote in its rating report. “The maintenance of the Positive Outlook is supported by management’s report of the 1Q23 trend in both expenses and some volumes that are a contrast to the prior ... Read more

Dr. Manish Pattani, Neurology, HCG, Bhavnagar Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It occurs when the neurons in the brain that produce dopamine (a neurotransmitter that controls movement) start to die. As a result, people with Parkinson’s disease have trouble walking and talking and may also have mental or behavioural changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue.  Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease  Parkinson’s disease is a slow and gradual disease that grows over many years. The early signs of Parkinson’s disease are often ... Read more