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Abhishek Aggrawal, CEO, Birla Fertility & IVF “India’s health system has made significant progress in prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. Fertility care now needs to be formally integrated into this framework as part of comprehensive family health planning. Budget 2026 has an opportunity to enable earlier and more efficient fertility care through practical measures. Integrating fertility screening into preventive health programmes and extending insurance coverage to…

Mumbai, Jan 29: A landmark biography chronicling the life, vision, and enduring contributions of Dr. Girdhar Gyani—widely recognized as the “Quality Man of India”—was officially released on Friday evening at the AHPI Global Conclave in Mumbai. The event was attended by leading policymakers, healthcare administrators, clinicians, and industry stakeholders from across India. Authored by senior healthcare leader and Amazon best-selling author Joydeep Dasgupta, the biography…

Bangalore, Jan 29: Cervical cancer is often silent, undetected, and devastating. But what if the story could be changed? What if prevention was within reach—right now? Cervical cancer: A preventable crisis Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India, responsible for nearly 20% of all female cancer cases. The good news is that 90% of these cases are preventable with timely vaccination…

Guwahati, Jan 15: Peerless Hospital Guwahati, the city’s leading super-speciality hospital, has reinforced its Academic–Clinical Partnership with The Assam Royal Global University, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. With the region facing an urgent shortage of trained healthcare professionals and an increasing need for industry-integrated education, the collaboration has already begun generating impact. Since the MoU, Peerless Hospital has…

Over the past two decades, the Indian kitchen has quietly transformed. The whistle of the pressure cooker and the aroma of hand-ground spices are increasingly drowned out by the crinkle of plastic packets. From “healthy” breakfast cereals to ready-to-heat parathas, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have shifted from occasional treats to daily staples. Health experts warn that this isn’t just a shift in taste—it’s a silent rewriting…

ShardaCare Healthcity in Collaboration with GIFT Hosts Thalassaemia Awareness Program with a Free HLA Testing Camp: Giving Children a Chance at Cure Greater Noida, Jan 13:  ShardaCare Healthcity, a leading super-speciality hospital in Greater Noida, renowned for its advanced clinical capabilities and patient-centric approach, is organising a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Awareness Program and Free Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Testing Camp in collaboration with the…

Biopeak, India’s first full-stack precision health platform, participated as the exclusive longevity partner at the Peakst8 Festival 2026, anchoring the festival’s health and recovery narrative through the Longevity Lounge, a science-led, immersive experience designed to help individuals understand, optimise, and regenerate their bodies in real time. Hosted at the Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru, the day-long festival brought together over 2,500 participants, including founders, athletes,…

Hyderabad, Jan 12: Doctors at CARE Hospitals have reported a noticeable increase in patients seeking treatment for heart-related complaints, liver stress and metabolic disorders in the week following year-end celebrations. With major festivals such as Sankranti and Pongal, followed closely by the Republic Day long weekend, medical experts caution that prolonged and back-to-back festivities can have a cumulative impact on health. Physicians say outpatient visits for lifestyle-related…

By:-  Dr. Sabia Mangat, Consultant – Gynaecologist, Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Milann Fertility Hospital, Chandigarh India is witnessing a striking paradox: even as medical technology advances, more young couples are struggling to conceive. Fertility specialists across the country report a steady rise in infertility cases often in couples in their late 20s and early 30s. While medical conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve,…

Mumbai, Dec 29:-Anytime Fitness India, the country’s fastest-growing 24×7 fitness franchise, has announced the opening of its newest club at Palm Beach, Mumbai. With this launch, the brand now operates seven clubs across Maharashtra, further reinforcing its growing presence in the West region. The expansion reflects a rising shift among health-conscious urban communities towards holistic wellness and convenient, accessible fitness solutions. The Palm Beach club…

Greater Noida, Dec 24: In a major milestone for India’s digital healthcare journey, Sharda Hospital has become North India’s first medical hospital to go fully paperless. Powered by Presco’s Paperless IPD platform, the transition marks a decisive shift toward faster, safer, and more patient-centric care delivery, while setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability in large tertiary hospitals.  The fully digital ecosystem strengthens Sharda’s leadership in medical education by…

Hyderabad, Dec 22: Over 30,000 participants joined in person, with a million more from around the globe participating virtually, at the Heartfulness-led World Meditation Day event at Kanha Shanti Vanam, home to the world’s largest meditation hall. Themed ‘One World, One Heart’, the meditation led by Revered Daaji, Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, reflected the spirit of collective consciousness and…

Dr Batra’s® Launches XODerma  India’s First Non-Injectable Exosome-Based Skin Rejuvenation Treatment Mumbai, Dec 16: Dr Batra’s®, a pioneer of modern homeopathy in India, has introduced Dr Batra’s® XODerma, a breakthrough in skin rejuvenation and the first treatment of its kind in India that brings together homeopathy and skin exosome technology for advanced anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation care. This non-injectable, non-invasive and painless treatment is designed to…

Siliguri, Dec 15: FUJIFILM India, a leader in advanced diagnostic imaging solutions, has announced the installation of its state-of-the-art APERTO Lucent Open MRI system at Mothercare Centre Airport Plaza Building Bagdogra Naxalbari Block Close to Siliguri District, Darjeeling, strengthening a partnership that spans more than a decade. The centre, led by Director, Dr. Ranjit Bhagat, has long relied on FUJIFILM India’s CR, DR and ultrasound…

Narsinghpur: India’s leading mother-and-child healthcare chain, Ankura Hospital, in collaboration with OM Hospital, organized a free fertility health check-up camp and awareness workshop in Narsinghpur. The initiative aimed to educate and support couples who have been unable to conceive despite several years of marriage. The session was led by Dr. Pragyan Dash, Senior Fertility Consultant, who provided guidance on modern reproductive treatments, including IUI, IVF, and other advanced medical interventions…

Dec 12: In a remarkable example of how timely intervention can transform outcomes, CARE Hospitals, Malakpet successfully removed a complex brain tumor from a 25-year-old young man from Khammam, who had been experiencing rapidly worsening hearing loss and imbalance, symptoms that initially appeared minor but soon became critical. The young patient was diagnosed with Acoustic Schwannoma, a benign yet potentially dangerous tumor located deep at the cerebellopontine (CP) angle, dangerously pressing…

New Delhi,  Dec 10:-  The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) concluded its national series on Adult Immunization with a high-level roundtable on “Current Challenges of Adult Immunization and Way Forward” held in New Delhi. The event brought together senior medical experts, public health leaders, policymakers, and representatives from government and private sectors to discuss strategies for strengthening adult immunization in India, with a…

Kurnool,  Dec 9: A 12-year-old girl from the Nandyal region was diagnosed with a highly rare condition. Adrenal gland tumors typically occur in people aged 30–50, but in this case, it developed in a young girl. The treatment was successfully performed by KIMS Cuddles Kurnool doctors, including Consultant Pediatric & Neonatal Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist Dr. Sai Prasuna, who shared details regarding the case. “The…

Mumbai, Dec 09: Cardiologists across the country are reporting a sharp rise in cardiac emergencies as temperatures drop. Several clinical reviews show a 25–30 percent jump in heart attacks and strokes during winter. India already faces a heavy cardiac burden, with nearly one in four deaths connected to heart and blood vessel disease. Winter stress pushes risk even higher, especially for older adults and those…

Mumbai, Dec 6: The World Health Organization  has recently released a landmark guideline declaring obesity as a ‘chronic, relapsing disease’ that demands lifelong care, marking a definitive shift away from viewing it merely as a lifestyle condition. The guideline, published on Dec 1 in JAMA, validates the clinical efficacy of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies, the class of medication that includes semaglutide, recommending them for long-term…

Kolkata,Dec 6: Hemoglobinopathies, genetic conditions that affect the structure or production of hemoglobin, often go undiagnosed because symptoms can be very mild or easily mistaken for common issues like weakness or fatigue. Many people carry abnormal hemoglobin traits without any visible signs, which increases the risk of passing on serious conditions like Thalassemia to their children. This makes early screening, especially premarital and pre-pregnancy testing, extremely…