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The facility has a recovery rate of 76%; likely to play crucial role as cases surge…

June 28, 2020

Once a popular venue for sports and entertainment in the city, the National Sports Club of India’s (NSCI) stadium dome in Worli is now a full-fledged hospital for Covid-19. Since April, it has admitted more than 1,500 patients — including cancer…

June 19, 2020

The National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli, which has been temporarily turned into an isolation cum diagnostics and research centre for COVID-19, has successfully treated and discharged more than a thousand patients. Data over…

June 19, 2020

He is a renowned bariatric surgeon who is now at the frontline of Covid-19 care in Mumbai. Several large Covid care centres were made functional in India’s financial capital in response to the need for medical facilities specially geared to …

June 15, 2020

Learn how to tackle the current scenario with Surgeon Dr Muffazzal Lakdawala …


May 06, 2020

City doctors are now exploring the use of chest X-rays to detect cases. This reduces the need to …

May 01, 2020

Mumbai: National Sports Club Of India Converted Into Covid19 Containment Centre | ABP News

June 19, 2020

Only weeks ago, this was one of the largest event venues in the country at over 38,000 sq ft and a seating capacity for 8,000-10,000, at the National Sports…


April 30, 2020

With more than 500 beds, the NSCI is presently one of the largest COVID-19 positive facilities in Mumbai. The dome also has a contactless clinic to limit the spread of the …


April 29, 2020

Be responsible to maintain social distancing as that currently seems to be our best option at preventing mass scale dissemination of the coronavirus, says Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala


March 30, 2020

Gut bacteria affect the way you accumulate fat; how you balance levels of blood sugar, how your body secretes hormones that trigger your hunger pangs and craving for sweet as well…


November 08, 2019

Eating both raw and cooked foods have their own benefits and it is not a simple yes or no. Dr. Muffazal Lakdawal, Founder & Chief Surgeon – Digestive Health Institute…

October 22, 2019

Can Your Gut Combat Your Food Allergies?…


October 23, 2019

Foods rich in folate, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, D, K and iron are known to increase the platelet counts….

October 16, 2019

If you want to change the policy, then the action should come from the government, public health awareness groups and from the common people demanding that obesity be included as a disease…

October 15, 2019

‘I believe in the Circle of Life theory. It’s an ongoing life-cycle of learning, improving and teaching’…

An individual’s personality is characterized by the specific thinking pattern, habits, behaviours, family and also the socio-economic environment that he is brought up in. Research has shown that young…

September 2, 2019

It looks like the life of Asia’s renowned bariatric surgeon, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala has come to a complete cycle. He earned his Masters in Surgery from BYL Nair Hospital and now, he is going to join…

Aug 21, 2019

Proper food and nutrition are definitely one of the most important aspects when it comes to holistic wellness. However, intermittent fasting like OMAD…

July 30, 2019

The first is a study published by Mark Hamer of Loughborough University in the Journal of Neurology. This study examined 10,000 patients…

July 30, 2019

Let’s face it – you’re more addicted to drinking coffee than you’re likely to admit. Whether you’re a college student trying to stay up all night to finish assignments or someone who just can’t …

July 5, 2019

Ever eaten a whole bunch of candy or sugary, sweet treats and found yourself more hyper than usual? You’re probably experiencing a sugar buzz–supposed to be…

Jul 01, 2019

The latest fad diet involves eating foods that purify the kidneys, but experts say it…

Jul 01, 2019

Porridge is a wholesome meal that gives you the right amount of nutrition to kick-start your day…

Rice is one of the most commonly available and consumed cereals in the world. It is part of the staple diet in many countries. In Indian households…

June 11, 2019

You’ve probably read or watched your favourite celebrity or influencer wax eloquent about the benefits of sipping on some lemon water…

Jun 06, 2019

The touchscreens are getting bigger and it’s tipping the scale on our weighing machines.

May 12, 2019 | FRIDAY

Daulatram Jogawat weighed 180 kgs before he was operated on by well-known bariatric surgeon Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala at Saifee Hospital …

2018-3-9 | FRIDAY

In an interview, Dr.Muffazal Lakdawala, Founder & Chief Surgeon, Digestive Health Institute by Dr.Muffi opens up about his personal preferences, life and much more …

2018-3-8 | THURSDAY

Comprehending the significance of an all-inclusive healthy lifestyle for women, Digestive Health Institute (DHI) by Dr. Muffi, celebrated this occasion by organizing an …

2018-3-8 | THURSDAY

With lifestyle changes, economic growth and rising disposable incomes, obesity among Indian population is rising alarmingly and reaching epidemic proportions…

2018-2-22 | THURSDAY

I believe in wearing what I feel comfortable in and what looks good on me. Your clothes must never make you awkward or conscious. …

2017-9-13 | WEDNESDAY

Take some risks, focus on doing what you love, don’t be distracted by parties, and other words of wisdom from those who have been there and done that …

2017-9-11 | MONDAY

Scientists have deciphered complex hormones that prove the age-old adage ‘the brain controls everything’ is in fact true…

2017-9-11 | MONDAY

The Madhya Pradesh policeman after he was “fat-shamed” by Shobhaa De on Twitter, today underwent a gastric bypass surgery here, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala…

2017-4-3 | MONDAY

During the extended period of fasting — interspersed with feasting — in the holy month of Ramzan, take special care of your food, advises MUFFAZAL LAKDAWALA …

2016-6-11 | SATURDAY

The number of patients suffering from morbid obesity is increasing in Oman, says the senior nutritionist at the Centre for Obesity and Digestive Surgery (CODS) in India. …

2016-4-6 | WEDNESDAY

How often has this simple word destroyed relationships both professional and personal, as well as the people involved? …

2016-4-1 | FRIDAY

The dictionary meaning of the word Poverty is general scarcity or dearth, or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money…

2015-9-28 | MONDAY

The widespread ignorance among people about a surgical cure for obesity prompted Dr Lakdawala to create the dedicated bariatric and metabolic surgery centre …

2015-8-20 | THURSDAY

She underwent bariatric surgery to shed some flab as reported ‘Reena Roy undergoes weight loss operation’ (sunday mid-day, July 27, 2014)…

2015-2-3 | TUESDAY

This time of year for most can be a disaster in terms of gaining weight. Food and drink is in abundance and mentally we seem to allow ourselves to indulge with the…

2014-12-19 | FRIDAY