The Second Spring:

Why Our “Grey Years” Require a New Blueprint An International Women’s Day Special for the Women Who Have Given Everything. Happy International Women’s Day! Today, as we celebrate the resilience and achievements of women globally, it is also a moment for us to look inward and forward. I’ve spent much of my career as a […]

OUR FORTIES – THE DECADE FOR DECISION

The 4S strategy: Suggested Blueprint for longevity As a clinician, I see two types of patients enter their 40s: those who are “coasting” on the fitness of their youth, and those who realize they are entering the most critical decade of their lives. Our core problem once we enter our 40s is increasing Osteopenia (loss […]

CIGARETTE SMOKING

A “HIGH RISK “INVESTMENT WITH GUARANTEED SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE RETURNS I am a senior clinician who has spent decades tracking the lives of patients in the ICU and wards in hospitals delivering life changing diagnoses. Outside work, I have also maintained a keen interest in tracking the Nifty-50. Today, I’m putting aside my clinical hat and […]

Do YOU / YOUR SPOUSE Snore?

Are you worried about it? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, pull up a chair. As a pulmonologist who has spent years studying the science of sleep, I can tell you that snoring is far more than just a “nuisance” or a funny habit. It is often the smoke that indicates a […]

CENTRAL OBESITY:

The Silent Pandemic | THE TIME BOMB IN YOUR “MIDDLE” Startling Facts:  The Greatest Threat to Our Health On the occasion of World Obesity Day 2026, as a physician with a keen interest in preventive health, clinical nutrition and fitness, I am rarely prone to hyperbole. But today, I am genuinely anxious. We spent the […]

ADOLESCENT HEALTH AWARENESS

Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. 10 years to 19 years WHY FOCUS ON ADOLESCENTS? CHANGES IN ADOLESCENCE COMMON HEALTH ISSUES PCOD Genetic or life style disease NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING VACCINATION AND PREVENTION CARE KEY TAKE HOME MESSAGE Dr. Mangala Keerthi MBBS, DGO Consultant – Obstetrician […]

Healthcare That Grows With You:

The Prakriya Promise on our Seventh Anniversary For most families, a hospital is often chosen in moments of vulnerability – when a child has a fever past midnight, when a parent needs urgent surgery, when a symptom suggesting a life-threatening condition like heart-attack or stroke brings fear and uncertainty. In these moments, people look for […]

DRINK AND DRIVE: It keeps hospitals in business

As an Anesthesiologist and Critical Care consultant, I have frequently been involved in the resuscitation and management of victims of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) in the Emergency room, Operating theatres and in the ICU. The two important contributors that I note in majority of the cases are “driving under the influence of alcohol” and “speed” […]

Diet and Cancer

How What We Eat Shapes Cancer Risk and Recovery Cancer is influenced by a complex interplay of genetics, environment, lifestyle, and nutrition. While diet alone cannot prevent or cure cancer, strong scientific evidence shows that what we eat can significantly influence cancer risk, treatment tolerance, and long-term outcomes. Understanding this relationship empowers individuals to make […]

FRALITY – CLINICAL OVERVEIW

Definition of Frailty Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors. It commonly affects older adults and results from cumulative decline across multiple body systems. When a frail individual experiences a minor stressor—such as a mild infection, medication change, or minor fall—it can lead to disproportionate deterioration, hospitalization, […]