Message from the Editor
Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician
Dear K-Way Readers,
As we stand at the close of 2026, it is time to pause, look back, and count our blessings.
November is often called the month of Thanksgiving, and I believe thankfulness is the finest emotion we can nurture in ourselves. True gratitude comes alive only when we expect nothing in return.
Take a simple example. A child who studies with passion and a love for learning will naturally feel thankful to her teachers and parents. But if there is only pressure to score, if parents believe that only a centum is a good score, then even after scoring 95, she will not enjoy her result. She will not value her own hard work. The joy of learning is lost, and with it, the grace of gratitude.
This truth applies to everything, especially to health.
We can all choose to be healthy, but the pressure of trying to be healthy is actually leading to wrong diet plans, expensive diet regimes and gyms, and finally a lack of consistency in everything. [Read full message]
CLICK TO VIEW OCTOBER 2026 HIGHLIGHTSNurturing the Buds of Tomorrow: A Holistic Approach to Child Health
Every year on the 14th of November, India celebrates Children’s Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Affectionately called “Chacha Nehru”, he famously remarked that children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation. While schools celebrate this day with vibrant cultural programmes, games, and gifts, this occasion also serves as a critical annual reminder for parents, educators, and healthcare systems: the blueprint of a healthy nation is written in the well-being of its children.
READ FULL ARTICLEGut Microbiome: The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
Your Gut Has a Say in Your Blood Sugar
Most people link type 2 diabetes to the pancreas. Growing evidence shows that the gut plays a major role too.
An enormous population of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live in your intestines. Together, they make up your gut microbiome. Beyond digestion, these microbes shape your immune system, your body weight, and how effectively your body uses insulin.
READ FULL ARTICLESupari, Gutkha, and Pan Masala: The Hidden Cost of a Familiar Habit Mouth Cancer Action Month: November 2026
A small sachet today could lead to a serious health problem tomorrow.
A pinch of supari after a meal, a packet of gutkha during a work break, or flavoured pan masala to refresh the mouth may seem harmless. These products are inexpensive, easily available, and often used as part of daily routines. Some people even believe that products without tobacco are safe.
READ FULL ARTICLEDengue Fever
Mosquitoes are among the most common insects encountered in our everyday lives, often regarded as little more than a persistent nuisance. However, beneath their seemingly insignificant presence lies a far more serious threat to public health. Certain species, particularly infected female Aedes aegypti, can transmit the dengue virus, a pathogen responsible for dengue fever. The virus exists in four distinct serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4, all of which can cause infection and, in some cases, lead to severe, potentially life-threatening complications. What may appear to be an inconsequential mosquito bite can, therefore, have serious consequences.
READ FULL ARTICLEWhen “Just Constipation” Isn’t Just Constipation
It is among the most common complaints of later life, and among the most casually dismissed. A surgeon explains why a change in bowel habit can be the body’s earliest warning, and what every family should do about it.
By Dr. Joyner Abraham
READ FULL ARTICLEBeyond Type 1 and Type 2
A Clinical Guide to Recognizing Early-Onset and Atypical Diabetes in Young Adults
Diabetes is often assumed to be a condition of middle age, but it can emerge at any stage of life, from infancy through young adulthood. What’s less widely understood is that a diabetes diagnosis in a young person doesn’t automatically mean type 1 or type 2. It could be a slow-progressing autoimmune form, an inherited single-gene condition, a consequence of pancreatic damage or medication, or a hormonal disorder. Correctly identifying which form is present is what allows for the right treatment and for preventing complications down the line.
READ FULL ARTICLEA Lung Scan as Light as Your Few Holiday Flights
Earlier detection. Greater peace of mind. Many lung conditions, including early lung cancer, cause no symptoms until they are advanced. Finding a small nodule or infection early can change the outcome entirely. Radiation used to be the worry; modern scanners have changed that.
READ FULL ARTICLEKauvery Hospital Alwarpet I Pulse Field Ablation I Milestone in cardiac care
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, marks a historic milestone in cardiac care with the successful performance of Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) — a next-generation treatment for heart rhythm disorders, for the first time in Tamil Nadu.
READ FULL ARTICLEPatient Experience
I would like to sincerely appreciate and thank Kauvery Hospital for the excellent medical care and service provided during my visit. My overall experience at the hospital was very positive and reassuring.
From the moment I entered the hospital, I was impressed by the cleanliness, well-organized environment, and professional approach of the staff. The reception and registration process was smooth, and the staff were courteous, helpful, and patient in answering my questions.
I would also like to appreciate the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. They were caring, attentive, respectful, and responsive whenever assistance was required. Their dedication and compassionate approach made the treatment experience much more comfortable.
Overall, I had a very good experience at Kauvery Hospital and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality medical care, professional doctors, compassionate nursing, and excellent hospital services.
– R.G
READ MORE TESTIMONIALSRecipe of the Month
Beetroot Oats Tikki
Wholesome, delicious, and shallow-fried on a tawa!
This is a healthy snack made with boiled beetroot and potato, oats, and flavourful Indian aromatics. These tikkis are easy to prepare, require very little oil, and are crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
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