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NEW DELHI: Financial protection gap for critical illnesses is widening even as employers and insurers ramp up preventive care and cost sharing mechanisms to shield workers and families from rising treatment costs, a report said on Monday on eve of World Health Day. The professional services firm Aon said that employers in India are increasingly investing in preventive care, outpatient benefits, and digital health and wellness solutions, reflecting a broader shift toward proactive health managem ...Read More >
8 in 10 Indian professionals surveyed were found to be overweight and nearly half had prediabetes or diabetes, according to Apollo Hospitals' yearly Health of Nation (HoN) Survey. The study drew on nearly 3 million preventive health assessments across Apollo's pan-India network, which included 500,000 corporate health assessments and 100,000 assessments of people under the age of 30. It emphasised the need for individuals to look beyond disease prevention and proactively optimise their health. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Delhi Police. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and prevention of cancer through awareness and accessible screening services. Also Read | HYBE India Girl Grou ...Read More >
Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) organised its 5th CAPS camp at Delhi Police HQ on World Health Day, offering free screenings for various cancers. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and gather data for indigenous screening protocols. On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enth ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) India's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is set to enter a capability-led growth phase, potentially creating 2 to 2.5 million new jobs by 2030, while 30 to 35 per cent of the workforce will likely need reskilling, according to a report released on Monday. The country's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is moving into a capability-led growth phase, with hiring increasingly focused on specialisation and technology integration across hospitals, AYUSH, home and elder care ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Delhi Police. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and prevention of cancer through awareness and accessible screening services. A wide range of services was off ...Read More >
New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India Sensodyne, Haleon's leading oral care brand, is strengthening its commitment to better oral health in India with the launch of its 'Know Your Dental Age' initiative, placing the concept of Dental Age at the forefront of proactive care. India continues to face a significant oral health gap, with 9 in 10 people experiencing dental issues and most seeking treatment only when symptoms become severe. To drive early awareness and encourage preventive habi ...Read More >
Srinagar- Cancer cases continue to rise in Kashmir, reveals the data. It states that as many as 50,551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir between 2018 and 2024, underscoring the urgent need for early detection, timely treatment, and preventive healthcare measures. A Right to Information (RTI) application filed by activist Syed Adil, reveals that 22,130 cancer cases were recorded at Government Medical College Jammu between 2015 and 2025, with lung cancer emerging as the most common malignancy ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, "On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Telangana government on Monday organised a large-scale Food Safety Awareness Walkathon at Necklace Road in Hyderabad as part of its flagship programme 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika', under which Health Week is being observed from April 6 to April 11 across the state. The initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens about safe food consumption and the risks associated with adulterated food, with officials emphasising the need for individ ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Marking its much-awaited return after seven years, the Zydus Pinkathon Pune brought together over 4500 women at the AFMC Ground on Sunday, reaffirming the city's deep-rooted running culture and growing commitment to women's health and fitness. According to a release, the event commenced in the early hours and featured race categories ranging from 3 km, lifelong 5 km, and 10 km to ultra-distances of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and a 100 km relay, welcoming pa ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Marking its much-awaited return after seven years, the Zydus Pinkathon Pune brought together over 4500 women at the AFMC Ground on Sunday, reaffirming the city's deep-rooted running culture and growing commitment to women's health and fitness. According to a release, the event commenced in the early hours and featured race categories ranging from 3 km, lifelong 5 km, and 10 km to ultra-distances of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and a 100 km relay, welcoming pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Delhi, India - Sensodyne, Haleon's leading oral care brand, is strengthening its commitment to better oral health in India with the launch of its 'Know Your Dental Age' initiative, placing the concept of Dental Age at the forefront of proactive care. India continues to face a significant oral health gap, with 9 in 10 people experiencing dental issues and most seeking treatment only when symptoms become severe. To drive early awareness and encourage preventive habits, Sensodyne has par ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], March 30: Sensodyne, Haleon's leading oral care brand, is strengthening its commitment to better oral health in India with the launch of its 'Know Your Dental Age' initiative, placing the concept of Dental Age at the forefront of proactive care. India continues to face a significant oral health gap, with 9 in 10 people experiencing dental issues and most seeking treatment only when symptoms become severe. To drive early awareness and encourage preventive habits, Se ...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 >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials to take steps for implementation of the Sanjeevani project across the State by July. Currently, Sanjeevani projects are being implemented in Kuppam and Naravaripalle of Chittoor district. Reviewing the Sanjeevani project at his camp office in Undavalli on Tuesday, the Chief Minister called for a collective, movement-like effort to strengthen public health across Andhra Pradesh. He directed MPs, MLAs, district collectors, ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 31 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that Ayurveda remains the most sustainable system of care for managing lifestyle-related diseases arising from modern living, including stress, diabetes and hypertension. He said Ayurveda ensures a holistic balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Starts in Ganderbal, 2 Terrorists Likely To Be Trapped. The Chief Minister was addressing the Golden ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 31 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that Ayurveda remains the most sustainable system of care for managing lifestyle-related diseases arising from modern living, including stress, diabetes and hypertension. He said Ayurveda ensures a holistic balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The Chief Minister was addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Chandigarh on Tuesday. On t ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark move for the oral care category, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited onboarded the cricket icon Rahul Dravid as the new brand ambassador for Colgate Total. The partnership marks a shift in the oral care narrative -- moving from hygiene to performance ritual -- positioning peak oral health for peak performance on the field. Why Oral Health is a Performance Variable Scientific research indicates that the mouth is a primary gateway to the b ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Brighter smiles are set to light up classrooms across Haryana as Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited joins hands with the Government of Haryana to take oral health education to 57 lakh school children. The collaboration expands Colgate's flagship Bright Smiles, Bright Futures programme, a global initiative that already reaches more than 10 million children annually across India. Now, Haryana's pupils are next in line for a lesson that promises to last a lifetime. At its heart, the par ...Read More >
Mumbai: The recent exemption of retail health insurance from the goods and services tax regime has helped reduce premiums. But that alone is not enough to drive growth as the industry continues to battle issues such as high medical inflation, inadequate coverage, differentiated healthcare and claims experience, insurers said in a panel discussion at Mint's BFSI Conclave 2025. "The premiums have come down by 18%. Does it mean that everyone is going to take insurance? No, that's not going to happ ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In the lead-up to World Diabetes Day (November 14), CARE Hospitals has launched a month-long Diabetes Awareness Initiative across Hyderabad to raise awareness about early detection, preventive care, and complications associated with diabetes -- particularly diabetic foot, one of the most serious and disabling consequences of the disease. Diabetes affects not just the body, but also the mind. It is not merely a physical condition but also brings significant emotional and mental stres ...Read More >
Bengaluru - To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur hosted the "Ride for a Cause. Rally for a Cure" bringing together women bikers and pink auto drivers from across the city to spread the message of early detection, timely treatment, and empowerment in the fight against breast cancer. The rally began from the hospital and covered key city landmarks. Participants carried placards urging women to prioritize regular breast screenings and check-ups, painting the city st ...Read More >
Poonch, Oct 25: The Aspirational Block Mankote of District Poonch (Jammu & Kashmir) has earned special recognition at the Regional Best Practices Seminar (North) organized by NITI Aayog under the Aspirational Districts & Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP) held at Varanasi. Representing the District, Pankaj Magotra (Additional District Development Commissioner Poonch) and Ijaz Ahmed (Block Development Officer Mankote) presented the Nutrition Use Case titled "A Jan Andolan for Nutrition and Community Wel ...Read More >
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Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break. Low bone density can lead to osteoporosis, a permanent change in the structure and strength of your bones. Weight-bearing exercises, which require your muscles to work against gravity, can help improve your bone density. These exercises put pressure on your bones, stimulating bone growth. Walking ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Hyderabad-based paediatrician's decade-long campaign against sugar-loaded beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has resulted in a major regulatory breakthrough. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's consistent advocacy led the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of the term 'ORS' on any food or beverage that does not meet the World Health Organisation's (WHO) prescribed formulation. Who is Sivaranjani Santosh? Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is ...Read More >
Mumbai: Since the announcement of the launch of 'India's first pure Jain dog biscuit' on Monday, Fredun Medhora, 39, Managing Director of Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (FPL), said his phone has been ringing every three to four minutes with calls for pre-orders. While the first batch of 'Snacky Jain' is expected to hit stores next month, Medhora said that 12 tonnes of the product have been sold in pre-orders on WhatsApp. In a city that has popularised Jain remakes of everything from pav bhaji t ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Pharmacists in India need to upgrade their skills and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an assistive tool, rather than seeing it as competition, according to experts, who discussed the role of friendly neighbourhood community pharmacists in the era of AI on World Pharmacists' Day at an event organised by Food and Drug Administration, Karnataka, Tuesday.AI is now capable of handling tasks such as drug dispensing and analysing patient histories in developed nations, but it will not ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Drug maker Lupin on Monday said its subsidiary has inked a pact to fully acquire Amsterdam-headquartered VISUfarma BV at an enterprise value of 190 million euros. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanomi BV has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of VISUfarma BV, a portfolio company of global healthcare specialist investor GHO Capital Partners LLP, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a statement. The acquisition of VISUfarma, with its broad portfolio ...Read More >
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