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Why your daily commute may be damaging your heart, lungs, and brain, and simple ways to reduce the risk
For many people, the day does not begin at the office. It begins in traffic. A commute that stretches to 2–3 hours each day may feel routine, but the body does not treat it as neutral time. It treats it as stress.
That daily exposure to noise, polluted air, crowded spaces, and long periods of sitting can slowly strain the heart, irritate the lungs, and overload the brain. Over time, this “invisible stress window” becomes one of the most consistent health risks in urban life.
Date : March 22, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 22, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Heart disease is no longer just for the elderly: Why young adults are at risk
For decades, the threat of heart disease has been viewed as an adult, middle-aged, or even elderly problem. Today, however, the perception is rapidly changing, especially as we see an increasing threat of heart disease in the young, many of whom may seem physically active, healthy, and youthful.
Date : March 19, 2026
Publication name : The Week
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 19, 2026
Publication name : The Week
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
3 Complex Surgeries, 3 Robots, 1 Day: How Robotics Is Changing The Way Joint Surgeries Are Done
For many patients living with joint pain, the biggest fear isn't the surgery itself, it's what comes after. The long recovery, the pain, and the uncertainty of whether they will walk comfortably again. Orthopedic surgery is slowly rewriting the story, with the help of robotic technology.
Robot-assisted orthopedic surgery enables surgeons to plan surgeries with a level of accuracy that had been difficult before. Each incision, each angle, and each placement of the implant is charted on the patient's body, making it possible for surgeons to work with a high degree of accuracy while doing as little damage as possible to the tissue. This means that patients can expect less bleeding, smaller incisions, less pain, and a quicker recovery time.
As this advancement played out across three very different patients at Manipal Hospitals, where we conducted one hip replacement and two knee replacement surgeries using three different robotic platforms, all in one day. Each of these surgeries presented its own set of challenges, and each of them illustrates how robotics is assisting surgeons in personalizing treatment, as opposed to standardizing it.
Date : March 18, 2026
Publication name : NDTV
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 18, 2026
Publication name : NDTV
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Gut ageing is happening earlier than you think: The daily habits harming your microbiome and expert recommended ways to reverse the damage
The gut rarely gets the attention the heart or brain receives. Yet it quietly controls digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even mood. Scientists now believe the gut may age faster than the rest of the body when daily habits begin to disrupt its delicate balance.
The human gut contains trillions of microbes that form what scientists call the microbiome. These microbes help digest food, protect against harmful bacteria, and support the immune system. But when everyday habits disturb this balance, the gut begins to show signs of stress, inflammation, and premature ageing.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have long highlighted the importance of the microbiome in overall health. Their Human Microbiome Project explains how microbial imbalance may influence digestion, immunity, and chronic disease risk.
In simple terms, when the gut environment weakens over time, the body begins to feel the consequences
Date : March 14, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 14, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Body aches even without exercise or injury? Doctor reveals what causes everyday pain and simple habits that help reduce it
Many people wake up with aching shoulders, stiff backs, or tired legs even on days when they did not exercise. There was no injury, no heavy lifting, and no long run. Yet the body feels sore and sluggish.
This kind of everyday body pain has quietly become common. Doctors say it often reflects the body’s internal signals rather than physical strain. Modern lifestyles involve long sitting hours, irregular sleep, stress, and poor diet. Over time, these factors trigger low-grade inflammation in the body. That inflammation can make muscles and joints feel tender or fatigued.
Date : March 10, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 10, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Doctors warn of seasonal spike in heart attacks during Indian winters
Heart attacks are often linked to harsh winters in countries like the United States or Europe, where heavy snow and freezing winds put extra strain on the body.
But what many people do not realise is that India also sees a clear rise in heart attacks during winter months, even in cities where the cold is not extreme.
Cardiology departments across the country, including in South India, report more emergency cases between November and February.
Date : February 22, 2026
Publication name : India Today
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 22, 2026
Publication name : India Today
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
About 40% of Bengalureans may have MASLD: Study
A nationwide study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia found nearly 40% of Indian adults — about 4 in 10 people — have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), commonly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The study also noted a concerning trend: Four per cent of the individuals, particularly older adults with diabetes, hypertension, abnormal cholesterol, or obesity, already show liver fibrosis, increasing the risk of cirrhosis.
Date : February 11, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 11, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
As rise in rare hip condition leaves children limping, Bengaluru doctors stress early diagnosis.
A teenager from the city suddenly started experiencing occasional knee pain and a mild limp. When he went for a check-up, the diagnosis was far more serious than his parents expected. He was diagnosed with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), a rare condition in which the ball of the hip joint slips out of place.
This rare condition, which used to be seen once every two or three years, is being reported more frequently by doctors in the city. Many of them report seeing at least 2–5 cases a year in their practice, which has raised concerns.
Date : February 8, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 8, 2026
Publication name : Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Silent toll of contaminated water
Persistent cases of water-borne illnesses reveal gaps in sanitation; experts say inadequate facilities and poor hygiene practices pose serious challenge to public health.
Karnataka reported over 1.82 lakh cases of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases (ADD) in 2025, along with other water-borne infections recording thousands of cases, highlighting concerns around drinking water safety and sanitation across the state.
Date : February 7, 2026
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 7, 2026
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospitals Adopts Harrison.ai's chest X-ray AI to improve patient outcomes
Manipal Hospitals, one of India's foremost integrated healthcare providers, has adopted a leading Australian decision-support solution for their radiology practice. Harrison.ai's chest X-ray (CXR) and Reporting solutions are being used to improve the efficiency, quality, and turnaround time of chest X-ray reporting, which is one of the preliminary and most widely used imaging tests across the globe.
Date : January 28, 2026
Publication name : PTI News
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : January 28, 2026
Publication name : PTI News
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
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