Chetana Belagere
Editor, Health at South First
Editor, Health @TheSouthfirst. Former Assistant Editor @NewIndianExpress; City Editor @DeccanChronicle; Opinions shared here are all mine, for better or worse.
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
Synopsis: A new paper by 24 doctors and researchers from across the world suggests a deeply nutritious, evidence-backed way of eating that supports real health change. Researchers say this pyramid isn’t just theory but is based on decades of research and clinical practice. Picture a food pyramid where ghee, paneer, and chicken are in the daily essentials zone — and rice and roti are pushed aside. Sounds surprising?
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
Synopsis: Oculoplastic surgery, a lesser-known subspecialty of ophthalmology, focuses on correcting issues around the eyes—like drooping lids, blocked tear ducts, and orbital tumors. Dr. Mohan says these surgeries can restore vision, boost confidence, and even detect underlying conditions.
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
VIDEOIn this episode of the ‘Health For You’ podcast, renowned ophthalmologist Dr Ravindra Mohan breaks down a simple but often overlooked habit that could be the key to healthier eyes — blinking. From screen fatigue to rising cases of dry eye syndrome, he explains how our digital lifestyles are silently impacting eye health.
Can joint pain be zapped in 30 seconds? This Bengaluru doctor’s science-backed radiotherapy says yes
2 weeks ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
Bengaluru's Dr. Lohith Reddy offers a groundbreaking treatment for osteoarthritis, using low-dose radiation to relieve knee pain in just 30 seconds, with no incisions, anaesthesia, or downtime Synopsis: Bengaluru’s Dr. Lohith Reddy, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at HCG Hospitals, introduces Restorative Benign Radiotherapy, a groundbreaking treatment using low-dose radiation to relieve osteoarthritis pain.
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2 weeks ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
Synopsis: Dr Thomas A Chandy, who passed away at the age of 80, put Bengaluru on the world’s orthopaedic map by setting up HOSMAT. A visionary in the field of medical science and management, he was also behind ‘The Jazz and Rock Revival’. Dr Thomas A Chandy, the Founder and Chairman of HOSMAT in Bengaluru, passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy that straddled two worlds: the precision of surgery and the passion for music.
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