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3 weeks ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
As India witnesses a rising tide of liver-related health concerns, the spotlight is turning toward two major culprits: Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Both are increasingly prevalent, often underdiagnosed and potentially life-threatening.
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3 weeks ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is emerging as a major health concern among young Indians, especially those engaged in sedentary occupations. Recent studies indicate a sharp rise in prevalence with lifestyle factors such as prolonged sitting, poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity being primary contributors.
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1 month ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Once deemed a geriatric disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is now emerging as a growing neurological threat among India’s younger population with early-onset cases escalating at an alarming rate. In the absence of a definitive cure, neurologists are advocating for prompt diagnosis and a comprehensive multidisciplinary management strategy to alleviate symptoms and enhance patients’ quality of life.
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1 month ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
India is on the brink of a major public health crisis as Vitamin D deficiency—affecting a large portion of the population—continues to be overlooked, according to a new expert report released on Monday. Amid growing evidence of a nationwide deficiency, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has called for urgent policy reforms to improve the affordability and accessibility of Vitamin D testing and supplements.
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1 month ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Male infertility now accounts for 30-40% of conception challenges in India, emerging as a major yet under-discussed public health issue. Driven by modern lifestyle factors, environmental exposures and genetic conditions, the problem affects an estimated 27.5 million people nationwide.
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1 month ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Bipolar disorder, a leading cause of global disability, disrupts relationships, careers and daily life while shortening lifespans by over a decade. Dr. Sneha Sharma, a consultant psychiatrist and drug de-addiction specialist at Aakash Healthcare, unpacks the complexities of this condition—from recognising manic and depressive episodes to addressing stigma and the critical role of early intervention.
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2 months ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Kidney disease is often called a “silent killer” because symptoms appear only in the later stages, when damage is irreversible. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can have life-threatening consequences, yet many patients fail to recognise the warning signs until it’s too late. Dialysis and kidney transplants are the only viable options for those with end-stage renal disease, but misconceptions and delays often cost lives.
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2 months ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Every year, thousands of Indians suffer from kidney failure clinging to the hope of a transplant, but for many, that hope fades with time. With long waiting lists, a severe shortage of cadaver organ donors, and financial barriers, a large number of patients die before ever receiving a transplant. In Delhi, less than 2% of kidney patients receive cadaver transplants, leaving thousands reliant on living donors or prolonged dialysis.
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2 months ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
As morning sunlight filtered through the windows of a Delhi hospital’s dialysis ward, patients shifted uncomfortably, adjusting the catheters in their arms. The rhythmic hum of machines underscored a stark reality—their lives had been upended. A year ago, many managed businesses, ran households and planned their futures.
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2 months ago | 
firstpost.com | Chandan Prakash
Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of sight,” gradually damages the optic nerve, usually without warning. On this World Glaucoma Day, Firstpost spoke with Dr. Ramanjit Sihota, a renowned expert from Shroff Eye Centre (Delhi) to discuss the disease’s causes, risk factors and the critical importance of early detection and treatment. What exactly is glaucoma? Dr. Sihota: Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eyes to the brain.
