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Synopsis: Max Healthcare's board approved acquiring 58.39% of Kalinga Hospital Ltd on April 8, 2026, entering eastern India with a 250-bed multi-specialty facility in Bhubaneswar. Max Healthcare made a bold move on Wednesday. Its board met on April 8, 2026, and cleared a major hospital acquisition in Odisha. The decision signals a strong and clear growth push by one of India's largest hospital chains. This is not a small step it is a strategic leap eastward. Max Healthcare Institute's Limited' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The French Ministry of Health has updated its official position on smokeless tobacco products following a recent report by the French Agency for Food Safety, Environment, and Occupational Health (ANSES). After reviewing more than 2,500 scientific publications, the agency concluded that while smokeless tobacco products are not risk-free, their harm levels are considerably lower than those of conventional cigarettes. For India, this development merits careful cons ...Read More >
Mumbai : On the occasion of World Health Day, PharmEasy, one of India's leading healthcare platforms, has launched its latest digital campaign highlighting the growing risk of heart disease among younger Indians and encouraging a shift from reactive treatment to preventive health checkups. The campaign features health educator and advocate Prashant Desai and highlights the importance of early detection and regular screening of heart health. In the campaign film, Prashant Desai shares his person ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha joins the rest of the world in observing World Health Day (Tuesday), the occasion serves as a timely reminder that health is far more than the absence of disease -- it encompasses complete physical, mental and social well-being. This year's theme by the World Health Organization, "Together for Health, Stand with Science," holds particular relevance amid rising health and mental health challenges in the state as well as across India. A specialist in urology and kidney tran ...Read More >
* Eminent cardiologist Dr Mani Chhetri died at 106 after a recent head injury * He was bedridden following a fall but showed signs of recovery before decline * Born in 1920, Dr Chhetri earned his MBBS in 1944 and studied abroad thereafter Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Eminent cardiologist and Padma Shri award recipient Dr Mani Chhetri has died at his residence here at the age of 106. Family sources said the renowned doctor had suffered a head injury after a fal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as 'high-risk' beforehand, according to new research. The research titled "Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort" was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education ...Read More >
New Delhi: Heart disease risk calculators used across hospitals may not accurately identify Indians, who face imminent danger, states a new research involving nearly 5,000 patients. The study found that close to 80 per cent of individuals who eventually suffered a first heart attack had not been labelled 'high-risk' by widely accepted global scoring systems. These findings raise serious concerns about preventive cardiology practices in India, where heart disease often strikes earlier and progres ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: Renowned doctor and Padma Shri awardee Mani Chhetri has passed away, his family members said on Monday. He was suffering from old age-related ailments. The Padma Shri awardee doctor breathed his last at 10:15 PM on Sunday at his home in Ballygunge Place. He was 105 years old. According to the family, he had suffered a head injury fifteen days ago. After this, the eminent cardiologist's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A large-scale health camp was organised in Manpur under the aegis of the chief medical and health officer (CMHO), Indore, bringing a wide range of medical services to the local population. The camp was conducted at a school. Specialist doctors participated in the camp, offering consultations and treatments in multiple fields, including paediatrics, ophthalmology, cardiology, and dental care. In addition to medical check-ups, facilities such as ABHA ID registration and A ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Nuclear Medicine Block at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla on Thursday. This facility will enable patients to access advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan services within the state, reducing the need to travel outside Himachal Pradesh for such diagnostics, he said. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that this is the first facility of its kind, marking a significant ...Read More >
Mumbai : As India continues to grapple with gaps in access to timely and affordable pediatric cardiac care, the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival (KRBF) returns on 3rd and 4th April at Baikunth Resort, Kasauli. Organised by Genesis Foundation, the festival marks its 10th edition while also celebrating 25 years of the Foundation's sustained efforts in supporting life-saving treatment for critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Since its inception in 2 ...Read More >
* Abdominal obesity poses greater health risks than overall obesity in the Indian context * Central obesity increases risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and fatty liver * Indians tend to accumulate abdominal fat despite appearing lean, raising cardiometabolic risk Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context where even lean-looking ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid continued violations and the widespread misuse and easy availability of weight loss drugs in the market, the Centre on Wednesday warned that those who break the rules "will face licence cancellation, fines and legal action." In a detailed note on GLP 1 drugs, their use, risks and regulation, the Centre said multiple variants of weight loss drugs have recently been introduced in the Indian market, raising concerns over their on demand availability through retail pharmacies, onlin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Doctor Atul Mathur, Interventional Cardiologist and Executive Director at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, on Sunday highlighted the ongoing air pollution crisis in North India, urging the residents to "wear light masks" and "reduce their outdoor exposure". Emphasising its impact on public health, he categorised the two types of pollution components, in which one is gases like nitrogen oxide, which is harmful, and the second is particulate matter. Speaking ...Read More >
Lucknow, Nov 13 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained two more doctors hailing from Jammu and Kashmir for questioning in connection with the Delhi car bomb blast, sources said on Thursday. On Thursday afternoon, ATS officials detained Dr. Farukh, a gynaecologist from Hapur's GS Medical College. He was taken from his hostel. Earlier, on Wednesday night, Dr. Mohammad Arif (32), a cardiologist working at the Heart Disease Institute in Kanpur, was held for nterrogation. Bo ...Read More >
Silchar:Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to embark on a two-day visit to Barak Valley on Friday, covering Cachar and Sribhumi districts, with a series of key official and public engagements aimed at boosting development initiatives and strengthening grassroot outreach.Sarma will commence his tour at Ramkrishna Nagar in Sribhumi district, where he will be attending a cheque distribution event under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA). The programme seeks to promote self ...Read More >
Kolkata: A 69-year-old woman from Kolkata was implanted with the AVEIR DR Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System on Tuesday at BM Birla Heart Hospital. The hospital claims that this is the first implantation of the world's first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker technology in eastern India. This technology allows coordinated pacing between two chambers of the heart without traditional leads or surgical incisions.Anil Mishra, director of cardiology, who performed the procedure, said, "This mileston ...Read More >
Bangalore : In a remarkable story of resilience, advanced medical care, and the generosity of organ donation, doctors successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant on a 63-year-old man from Madanapalle who was battling end-stage heart failure. Once active and healthy, the patient's life took a dramatic turn after a massive heart attack severely damaged his heart. He became hospital-bound with repeated episodes of heart failure, ultimately requiring continuous IV inotropic therapy (milri ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heart disease is increasing at alarming rate, with about 25 per cent people below 50 years of age being afflicted, say experts. Small wonder the theme for the 2025 World Heart Day is 'Don't Miss a Beat, underlining the urgency of prioritizing heart health to prevent avoidable tragedies. The most common factors responsible for the recent rise in heart attacks are lifestyle choices, poor diet choices and excessive use of tobacco and alcohol, say doctors. Mool Mantra of 8 ...Read More >
At Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the country's largest medical equipment exhibition, Medicall, became the stage for a moment that symbolised India's growing leadership in healthcare innovation. Medisys, one of India's oldest homegrown medical device companies, unveiled its new range of next-generation anaesthesia and neonatal technologies- designed, developed, and manufactured in India with a singular promise: Patient First. For decades, Medisys has been known as the company that created India's fi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital's holistic approach to medical excellence and pat ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital's holistic approach to medical excellence and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital holistic approach to medical excellence and patie ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet on Monday approved the engagement of 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras in Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd to overcome the shortage of field staff. The Cabinet also gave its approval to fill 645 posts of patwaris on a trainee basis under the state cadre. It sanctioned the filling of 400 posts of staff nurses as job Trainees in medical colleges across the state, an official statement said. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the engagement of 30 ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17 will mark the launch of the nationwide "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" (Healthy Women, Empowered Families) campaign, with Gujarat hosting a state-level inauguration at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that the campaign will run in Gujarat from September 17 to October 2, during wh ...Read More >
Months ahead of assembly elections in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Purnea district on Monday to address a rally and launch development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore. The PM will also inaugurate a newly developed airport terminal at the north Bihar town, which would fulfil the region's long-standing demand for air connectivity. Another key highlight is the scheduled inauguration of the National Makhana Board, the setting up of which was announced in the Union budget earlier t ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Prominent classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who had not been keeping well for the last seven months, was shifted to the ICU of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, following a sharp deterioration in his health condition late on Saturday night. A medical bulletin issued by SSL Hospital on the health condition of the veteran vocalist on Sunday evening stated, "Mishra, 89, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR, July 19: A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday, officials said. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, but she is able to speak, they said. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who is in charge of the Women and Child Development Department, said the government will bear the expenses of the girl's treatment and that the police hav ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Authorities imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar Saturday night and declared the hospital ward area a prohibited zone after tensions escalated over the treatment of a teenage girl who was set on fire in Odisha's Puri district. The Commissionerate Police directed the protestors to vacate the hospital premises, and three platoons of police forces were deployed to maintain law and order. The move came amid a brawl between BJP and BJD wo ...Read More >
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