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Dr Reddy's Q1 profit up 1% to ₹1,410 crore, revenue rises to ₹8,545 cr

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday reported a 1 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,410 crore during the Juen quarter. The Hyderabad-based drug major reported a net profit of Rs 1,392 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue increased to Rs 8,545 crore in he period under review from Rs 7,673 crore a year earlier. "We delivered double-digit growth this quarter over the same period last year, reflecting our strength in branded markets and positive momentum in the Nicotine Replacement Therapy portfolio," Dr Reddy's Co-Chairman & MD G V Prasad said. The pricing pressure on Lenalidomide is expected to intensify in the US generics market, he noted. "We remain focused on strengthening our base business by delivery of our pipeline assets, improving overall productivity and business development," Prasad said. Shares of the company ended 0.58 per cent up at Rs 1,247.55 apiece on the BSE.

Worried about medical bills? Free online consults, hospital cover for 70+

E-Sanjeevani offers free online doctor consultations, while Ayushman Bharat provides Rs 5 lakh hospital cover for seniors aged 70 years and above. Here's how to access these benefits

Centre approves ₹33,081 crore to states for health infra upgrade by 2026

The Centre has approved ₹33,081.82 crore to states and UTs under PM-ABHIM from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 for building Arogya Mandirs, critical care blocks, public health labs and wellness centres

Fact-Check Friday: 15 Period Myths You Still Believe (And Need to Unlearn!) | Menstruation

Can you really not exercise, wash your hair or swim during your period? Will eating mangoes or using tampons mess with your health?

Trump admin gives Medicaid recipients' personal data to US immigration

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation's 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press. The information will give ICE officials the ability to find the location of aliens across the country, says the agreement signed Monday between the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Homeland Security. The agreement has not been announced publicly. The extraordinary disclosure of millions of such personal health data to deportation officials is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which has repeatedly tested legal boundaries in its effort to arrest 3,000 people daily. Lawmakers and some CMS officials have challenged the legality of deportation officials' access to some states' Medicaid enrollee data. It's a

Indira IVF's $408 million India IPO may see EQT, founders exit stake

The company, backed by private equity firm EQT AB, plans to submit the so-called draft red herring prospectus later this month

Gautam Adani announces ₹60,000 cr investment for healthcare 'revolution'

Starting with Mumbai and Ahmedabad, group to build 1,000-bed hospitals designed by US-based Mayo Clinic

Are These 15 Mental Health Myths Holding You Back? | Mental health tips | Health with BS

“Snap out of it.” “Therapy is for the crazy.” Sound familiar? In this Fact-check Friday, top psychiatrists debunk 15 of the most damaging mental health myths that still dominate our conversations.

Valuation of Manipal Hospitals hits $13 billion; firm eyes IPO in 2026

Bengaluru-based Manipal Hospitals cements top spot with major expansion, aims IPO

Tricog, Omron eye 100 mn patient screenings for cardiac health by 2030

Tricog Health and Omron aim to screen 100 million patients for cardiac health by 2030 with KeeboHealth, an AI-powered connected health platform integrating remote monitoring & real-time data analytics

Apollo AyurVAID aims for 1,000 beds by 2028, eyes ₹500 crore turnover

Apollo AyurVAID, one of India's largest Ayurvedic hospital chains, targets 1,000 beds and Rs 500 crore turnover by 2028, as demand for Ayurvedic treatments rises

'The Indira Gandhi of AIIMS': Sneh Bhargava's memoir is a compelling read

From hospital politics and clashing egos to difficult politicians and controversial appointments - Sneh Bhargava's memoir lays bare the inner workings of Aiims

Think sugar causes diabetes? These 15 myths could be risking your health

Is fruit bad for diabetes? Can you reverse it with lemon water? Do sugar-free foods help? In this edition of Fact-check Friday, we bust the 15 biggest diabetes myths that still trip people up.

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Health care, retail emerge favourites as big-ticket transactions remain subdued

From cancer detection to treatment, how AI is transforming health care

Artificial intelligence is changing the DNA of health care with the promise of a 'healthier human'. The second of a three-part series

Data analytics firm Tredence bets on GenAI to fuel growth over next 5 yrs

Backed by Advent International and Chicago Pacific Founders, Tredence raised about $205 million in two founding rounds till 2022

Amazon's entry into healthcare a headwind but diagnostic stocks attractive

The differential between the common tests offered by incumbents and new entrants is just about 5-10 per cent which isn't going to move the needle much in this business

AI + Leadership: Lessons from Merck’s Global Head

AI meets leadership in this episode of Manager’s Mantra with Dr. Harsha Gurulingappa, Global Head of AI at Merck. Learn how tech is reshaping healthcare and what it takes to lead in the AI era.

Are these popular Instagram fitness trends actually helpful or just hype?

From moon water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day, this Fact-check Friday we decode viral fitness fads flooding your feed and tell you what actually works, according to doctors

Lupin, Sino Universal sign agreement to launch Tiotropium DPI in China

Tiotropium DPI, known for improving lung function and quality of life in patients with respiratory diseases, supports the aim to expand access to quality healthcare solutions in China