Doctors warn that patients spend years searching for answers while their pain is dismissed as imaginary. Greater awareness is needed to stop the stigma surrounding this invisible condition. By Jahangeer Ganaie In Kashmir, where harsh winters, prolonged stress, and mental health challenges shape everyday life, many people continue to silently suffer from a chronic pain […]
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The Fertility Fade
Sedentary habits and processed diets are fueling a surge in hormonal disorders like PCOS. Doctors warn that physical inactivity is now a primary barrier to natural conception. By Jahangeer Ganaie For decades, the rhythmic pulse of life in Jammu and Kashmir was defined by large, multi-generational families. Today, that pulse is slowing. What was once […]
The Home Gym: An Investment in Lifelong Vitality
How a simple dedicated space can replace anxiety with energy and addiction with discipline. By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the high-octane environment of the modern era, where the relentless pursuit of professional milestones often eclipses personal well-being, the concept of discipline has never been more critical. We inhabit a world saturated with stress and anxiety, […]
The Silent Crisis
How Kashmir’s Changing Plate is Fueling an Infertility Epidemic By Jahangeer Ganaie In the verdant valleys of Kashmir, a region historically celebrated for its wholesome, agrarian diet and active lifestyle, a quiet health crisis is unfolding behind the closed doors of fertility clinics. Amid growing concerns over infertility among couples, medical experts in Kashmir say […]
Lifestyle Shift Fuels Rising Diabetes in J&K
By Ajaz Rashid The rising tide of non-communicable diseases in Jammu and Kashmir is no longer a distant warning—it is an unfolding crisis. Fresh assessments by health experts reveal that roughly one in ten residents is already living with diabetes, while nearly 15 percent hover in the pre-diabetic zone. These numbers, growing with alarming consistency, […]
Mind Under Siege
By Jahangeer Ganaie Amid a mounting mental health crisis across Jammu and Kashmir, an increasing number of people are beginning to seek treatment, signaling a slow yet significant shift in awareness and acceptance. Official data from the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag shows that over 2.7 lakh patients with mental health issues have been treated […]
Kashmir’s Women and the Hidden Burden of PCOS
By Sameer Ahmad Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is increasingly emerging as a significant health concern for women in Kashmir and across India. Once considered a condition affecting only a fraction of women, PCOS is now being diagnosed more frequently among adolescents and young adults, raising alarm bells for both public health officials […]
Over 1,600 Cancer patients registered in GMC Anantnag
By Agencies Srinagar, Nov 13 : The Department of Radiation Oncology at GMC-associated hospital in Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, has registered over 1,600 cancer patients in the last few years, marking a worrying surge in cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the rise in cancer cases […]
The Significance of Play in Children’s Lives
By Mool Raj Engaging in playtime is undeniably advantageous for your child, but the misconception that extensive hours of interactive horseplay are required to foster their development needs to be dispelled. Juggling the demands of a long workday can make it challenging to summon the energy needed for quality play with your little ones. Beyond […]
The Significance of Play in Children’s Lives
By Mool Raj Engaging in playtime is undeniably advantageous for your child, but the misconception that extensive hours of interactive horseplay are required to foster their development needs to be dispelled. Juggling the demands of a long workday can make it challenging to summon the energy needed for quality play with your little ones. Beyond […]