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Fix your gut health to prevent diabetes, hypertension, tells study

Findings based on research conducted by microbiome-based company Leucine Rich Bio using its flagship technology BugSpeaks

Wealth management, entertainment, health spends grow in FY24: Razorpay

Spending on dieticians has more than doubled during the same time, while health coaching recorded a 45 per cent increase in transactions

Centre aims to improve quality of health services in CGHS hospitals

The partnership will also focus on expanding the network of qualified healthcare providers and laboratories empanelled under CGHS

Aiims Delhi's multicentre study to develop low-cost cervical cancer tests

According to Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) data, an estimated 663,301 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide in 2022, of which 348,874 women died from the disease

Rajasthan government preps drinking water action plan for summers

Rajasthan, which is one of the driest regions in the country, has always faced water scarcity. Annual rainfall ranges from 100 mm to 800 mm on average

Diagnostic Companies poised for 10-11% revenue growth in FY25: CRISIL

The projected rise in revenue comes on the back of an estimated 8% growth in FY24

India achieves target to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis 'Kala-Azar'

As per the WHO, in 2020, India accounted for 18 per cent of the global burden of kala-azar

A malignant concern: India is fast emerging world's cancer capital

The report sheds light on the concerning rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues

Prices of essential medicines will not be increased in FY25: Mandaviya

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday said there will be no increase in prices of essential medicines this fiscal year in view of negligible growth in wholesale price-based inflation. In an interaction with PTI editors at the news agency's headquarters here, Mandaviya -- the Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister -- assured that this is "Modiji's guarantee". When asked about reports and speculations of hike in rates of essential drugs, he said, "It is absolutely incorrect. There will be no increase in the price of medicines". The minister said the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), which is under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, annually revises the ceiling prices of scheduled medicines on the basis of Wholesale Price Index (WPI). "NPPA monitors and fixes the prices of essential medicines based on WPI," Mandaviya said. When inflation rises, it leads to a hike in prices and when it goes down, the prices come down, the minister said. "This year the ..

General Atlantic acquires majority stake in Ujala Cygnus hospitals

Ujala Cygnus currently operates 21 hospitals in five states of northern India, catering mainly to tier-2 and tier-3 cities

Aurobindo's Eugia recalls pain-relieving injection Methocarbamol in US

The recall comes after a consumer complained about possible contamination

Bharat Biotech, Bilthoven Biologicals collaborate for oral polio vaccines

Bilthoven Biologicals will produce the vaccines for distribution in India and worldwide

Govt mandates linking of CGHS and ABHA IDs to integrate health schemes

The CGHS scheme provides comprehensive healthcare services to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members

CAR-T cell therapy raising hopes for cancer patients, medical tourism

CAR-T therapy is seen to be on the verge of a breakthrough, raising hopes for both cancer patients as well as medical tourism. But can it become the first line of treatment?

Aster DM's deal to separate India and GCC businesses nears completion

In November 2023, Aster DM had received corporate approvals to separate its India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) businesses into two distinct and standalone entities

2K doctors from India to plug UK's national health service shortage

Doctors in India view this move as temporary, citing the high number of doctors produced in the country each year

Centre forms committee to look into Ayushman Bharat implementation

A key task of the committee is to suggest measures to prevent fraud or misuse of the scheme

Entod Pharmaceuticals develops human insulin eye drops to treat corneal eye

Recent research suggests that insulin eye drops can be effective in repairing corneal tissue and treating ocular surface conditions

Max Healthcare and Touch Healthcare signs agreement to settle dispute

Max Healthcare accused Touch Healthcare of favouring Blackstone's offer over a prior agreement for Care Hospitals' sale

A wiser world after Covid

Another pandemic or global scale disaster is inevitable but the Covid experience will help us deal with it better