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KKR's JB Chemicals exit cements its strong healthcare track record

The sale of its 46.39 per cent stake in JB Chemicals to Torrent Pharmaceuticals comes over four years after KKR acquired control of the company in 2020

Why some people get motion sickness and how to prevent it effectively

Expert explains what causes motion sickness, why some people are more prone to it, and what actually works to prevent or manage it across travel modes

Does your job involve meeting people? It may raise diabetes risk: Study

A 14-year study of nearly 3 million people found that emotional strain in public-facing roles may increase type 2 diabetes risk by up to 47 per cent

Amazon enters India's $15 bn diagnostics market with at-home testing

Amazon enters India's $15 bn diagnostics sector with at-home test collection, digital reports and integrated health services through Amazon Medical across six cities

70 mn Indians under 40 to be screened for sickle cell by 2025-26: ICMR

Dr Manisha Madkaikar stressed the need for newborn screening, saying early testing for sickle cell at birth allows timely diagnosis and effective treatment

Govt announces Rs 10-cr prize for new drug to treat sickle cell disease

The government on Thursday announced an award of Rs 10 crore to develop a drug for the treatment of sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects India's tribal populations. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, causing red blood cells to become sickle-shaped and block the blood flow, which can lead to serious complications such as stroke, eye problems and infections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Eradication Mission on July 1, 2023, with the aim of eradicating the disease by 2047. The government aims to screen seven crore people up to 40 years of age as part of the mission. At an event to mark World Sickle Cell Day here, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey announced the institution of the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Prize for the development of a drug to treat the disease. The minister said there is only one drug available as of now for the management of the disease. There

India's active Covid-19 cases fall under 6,000; three deaths in 24 hours

India Covid-19 update: Of the three fatalities, two were from Delhi, while one was from Kerala. All the victims were elderly individuals and had chronic health issues

India's active Covid-19 cases dip below 7,000; 1 death reported in 24 hrs

India Covid-19 update: The single fatality was a 44-year old female from Maharashtra who had a chronic liver problem

Doctor warns against these 6 everyday foods that may raise cancer risk

From processed meats to sugary drinks, a Harvard-trained expert highlights six commonly eaten foods that could quietly raise cancer risk over time

Asthma risk rises sharply for women working night shifts, warns study

Women on night shifts face up to 50% higher risk of asthma due to hormonal disruption and circadian imbalance, with postmenopausal women most vulnerable

India sees 11 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases drop to 7,264

India Covid-19 update: Of the 11 deaths, 7 were reported in Kerala; others from Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

India reports 9 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 7,400

Of the nine reported fatalities, four were from Maharashtra, three from Kerala, and one each from Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan

India reports one Covid-19 death in 24 hrs, active cases dip to 7,131

India recorded one Covid-19 death and reported a dip in active cases to 7,131, marking the first decline during the current outbreak; Kerala remains worst-affected

India reports 3 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hrs, most active cases in Kerala

Two of the fatalities are from Maharashtra while one death has been reported in Madhya Pradesh

India sees 6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 7,121

Of the six fatalities, three were reported from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra

India reports 3 Covid-19 deaths, 324 new cases; active tally rises to 6,815

Of the deceased, one was a 44-year-old man with hypothyroidism and hypertension; the other two had pre-existing respiratory ailments

India reports 4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 5,364

Of the four deceased in the past 24 hours, two were from Kerala, while Punjab and Karnataka reported one death each. Kerala continuing to be the most affected state, followed by New Delhi, West Bengal

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead

Covid cases update: Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each

Health infrastructure got massive boost under PM Modi's leadership: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India's health infrastructure got a massive boost under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and lauded private institutions for assisting the government's efforts. Shah was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 'Swasti Niwas', a residential facility for cancer patients and caregivers at the National Cancer Institute in Nagpur. "Under the Modi government, 60 crore poor people are being provided treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh free of cost," he said. He further pointed out that 23 All Indian Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have now been approved compared to seven set up after Independence. "The budget for the health sector is Rs 1.35 lakh crore under PM Modi, while it was Rs 37,000 crore under the Manmohan Singh government," the Union minister said. Shah said he assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of all assistance from the Central government to set up a state-of-the-art research facil

This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease

The Agatston score reveals early plaque buildup in arteries, helping doctors predict heart disease before symptoms appear and personalise treatment or prevention plans