Tea and coffee for brain health? CMC Vellore neurologist explains findings from study of 500,000 peopleYour daily coffee or tea could be a powerful tool for brain health. New research shows moderate consumption may reduce risks of dementia an...
20 Mar, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Misdiagnosed, a 5-year-old boy stopped talking. The culprit: a rare treatable brain disorder, shares neurologistA five-year-old boy, Rishi, who lost his ability to speak and respond, was diagnosed with Landau-Kleffner syndrome. This rare neurological ...
03 Mar, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Sleeping 6 hours and feeling fine? CMC Vellore doctor shares the danger you don't noticeSleeping only six hours nightly impacts your brain's performance. Even mild sleep loss silently damages focus and memory. Studies show cogn...
27 Feb, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
‘Lifting weights is brain surgery’: CMC Vellore doctor explains how strength training may reverse brain ageingLifting weights offers a powerful path to sharper memory and slower brain aging, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. Consistent resi...
25 Feb, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Is your kid having intense, painful headaches? Apollo doctor explains whyMigraines affect 8-10% of school children and nearly 20% of adolescents, with symptoms differing from adults. Children often experience sho...
25 Oct, 2025, 07.42 AM IST
25-year-old experiences sudden neck pain after tennis. CMC Vellore doctor explains how it turned out to be a strokeA 25-year-old's casual tennis game led to a vertebral artery dissection and a small ischemic stroke after initial neck pain escalated to di...
28 Sep, 2025, 08.35 AM IST
Struggling with sleepless nights? CMC Vellore neurologist reveals the hidden risk to your brainChronic insomnia is now linked to a significantly higher risk of memory loss and dementia, according to a new Neurology study. Dr. Sudhir K...
13 Sep, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
She nearly died at 10. After 20 years, she returned and gifted pen to thank CMC Vellore doctor who saved her lifeA Hyderabad doctor, Sudhir Kumar, shares a touching story. He recalls treating a young girl with viral encephalitis. The girl recovered aft...
09 Sep, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
What is bed rotting? Is it bad for you? CMC Vellore-trained neurologist breaks down the risksBed rotting, popularised on TikTok, involves spending extended periods in bed, often as a coping mechanism for stress. While occasional res...
09 Sep, 2025, 11.24 AM IST
Child could not focus on studies, showed tantrums while eating. CMC Vellore doctor cracks the case of rare eating epilepsyA 12-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh was misdiagnosed for months until a neurologist identified his strange mealtime behavior as Eating Ep...
04 Sep, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Coffee consumption to lower diabetes, heart disease, cancer risks? CMC Vellore doctor shares some good news, but with some warningCoffee lovers can rejoice as new research suggests moderate coffee consumption has several health benefits. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar sh...
03 Sep, 2025, 12.58 PM IST
Sudden blurred vision can be life-threatening warning: CMC Vellore doctor shares indicators of major stroke riskA 60-year-old man’s recurring episodes of sudden blurred vision turned out to be warning signs of an impending stroke. Initially dismissed ...
02 Sep, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
Businessman feared dementia at 52, struggled with calculations: CMC Vellore doctor finds hidden clue to reverse memory lossA businessman from Karnataka feared he was developing dementia after experiencing memory lapses and difficulty with calculations. Under the...
31 Aug, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Cycling may slow Parkinson’s, says CMC Vellore neurologist. New study shows how it can help the brainRecent research indicates cycling's potential benefits for Parkinson's patients, improving brain function and movement control. A study sho...
31 Aug, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
CMC Vellore doctor gets midnight emergency call, still runs 10 km next morning. Explains why not hours but key sleep stage is importantDr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist in Hyderabad, shared his sleep data after a disrupted night due to a hospital call. Despite the interruptio...
27 Aug, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
For gym goers to avoid heart attack risks, CMC Vellore doctor suggests the medical tests they must take periodicallyBenny Devassy, a runner from Thane, died after completing a half-marathon. The incident raises concerns about cardiac health checks before ...
12 Aug, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
Want good money and work-life balance? Hyderabad doctor’s no-nonsense advice for MBBS graduates on PG specialisationChoosing a medical specialty is crucial for long-term success and balancing passion with financial stability. Dr. Sudhir Kumar emphasizes t...
28 Mar, 2025, 02.13 PM IST