SITTING & WORKING - how good is it for you? In today's world a lot of us are doing Desk Work (in office or home). Prolonged periods of sitting have silently become one of the biggest hidden health risks — in fact, it is said to be more harmful than smoking! Studies show that spending extended hours seated can lead to serious health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, poor posture, and even premature death. The human body was designed for regular movement, not f

In line with what Dr Mathew and Dr Kamath, Physicians from Ashok One Hospital, and Dr Inshumathi Kuberan, Diabetologist, and our team of...

Yes, this is the time we see the maximum number of Dengue cases at Ashok One Hospital. Ah, Mumbai monsoons! The sweet smell of wet earth,...

Adapted from an article in the TOI: Anand, a young computer science student, noticed he was tired even before the day began. Tossing and...

With frequent waterlogging and flooding, Mumbai city has become a breeding ground for several infectious diseases. Awareness and...

For years, some diseases have resisted easy answers, including autoimmune conditions where the body attacks itself, and neurodegenerative...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a medical device recently that offers new hope to patients incapacitated by rheumatoid...

Lateral Epicondylitis or TENNIS ELBOW → Described by Runge in 1873 It is a self-limiting degenerative tenodesis of the common extensor...

A Journey from Crooked Trees to Modern Care at Ashok One Hospital, Mumbai Straightening the Record: Who Was Nicolas Andry? Did you know...

Sickle cell anemia is a serious inherited blood disorder that affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to become rigid,...

‘The most important step is the first!’ Even 4k steps per day linked to better health, finds new Lancet study Teena Thacker reported in...

Imagine a future where your watch predicts a health risk before symptoms appear, or an AI assistant tailors your treatment plan to your...

Great news for you, dear Policy Holder: Cashless Everywhere Policy: Use at Any Hospital Yes, you can use the Cashless Everywhere policy...

Every time you choose a book over a tablet, a park over a phone, or a conversation over a cartoon, you're investing in their future.

Getting to the heart of disease Imagine visiting your doctor for diabetes or heart disease, and they also check in on your stress levels,...

Guardians in White: A Doctors’ Day Tribute On this bright July morn, we pause to say, Thank you, healers, on Doctors’ Day. With gentle...

Road Accident victims are eligible for cashless treatment. If you are a bystander, please help the victims, and don't worry about any police or legal hassles.

We are surrounded by Mayday calls every day—not from the skies, but from people right next to us.

Men often work hard and neglect their own health. As a Physician, when curating a men's health checkup package, my focus is on...

Mumbai’s monsoon is beautiful-but don’t let waterborne diseases rain on your parade. With a little caution, a dash of hygiene, and a sprinkle of common sense, you can enjoy the season safely.