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BANGALORE, India, June 28, 2025 – Abbott, the global healthcare company, announced the launch of its laboratory-based blood test to evaluate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly known as concussions. The traumatic brain injury (TBI) test runs on Abbott’s Alinity i and Architect i1000SR laboratory instruments, which are available in major hospitals and laboratories such as Apollo, Hyderabad and Neuberg Supratech Laboratory. The test offers…

Bengaluru, June 26, 2025: Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, in collaboration with Sun Pharma, organised a Cataract Awareness Cyclothon in Jayanagar today. The initiative aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of cataracts—which is still the leading cause of preventable blindness in India. The event witnessed participation from over 75 cyclists, including healthcare professionals and eye donors from Shraddha…

Chennai, June 26, 2025: SRM Global Hospitals successfully treated a 48-year-old woman diagnosed with a rare condition involving two wombs—each containing large tumours—and two sizable ovarian cysts, through a minimally invasive hysterectomy, relieving her of severe abdominal pain. The procedure, known as Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, involved the removal of the uteruses, both fallopian tubes, and both ovaries. In addition, the patient…

By-Dr. SHANU JAIN, CONSULTANT- RADIATION ONCOLOGY, HCG Cancer Center – Nagpur Parents seek the best for their children. We think about healthy food, education, safety—and wholesome health. However, there is one important health factor that many Indian families tend to side-step: the HPV vaccine in young girls. HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family, which can lead to serious health issues over the time. Getting…

New Delhi, 25th June 2025: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical companies, takes center stage in the latest episode of the acclaimed docuseries Molecules of Hope, now streaming on JioHotstar. The newly released segment delves into the rapidly growing myopia crisis, especially among children, and ENTOD’s pioneering efforts to address it through scientific innovation, early screening, and large-scale awareness campaigns. With a legacy of over…

Dr R V RAGHUNANDAN, Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncologist at HCG MNR Curie Cancer Centre at Ongole The diagnosis of a brain tumour usually triggers significant anxiety in the minds of the patient and the family. Given the brain’s central role in controlling cognition, emotion, and bodily function, this sense of fear is understandable. Yet, it is important to recognise that not all brain tumours…

New Delhi, June 25, 2025 – In a powerful step toward its core mission of delivering India’s fastest, most effective rehabilitation outcomes, HCAH—India’s leading full-stack rehab and geriatric care platform—has appointed Dr. Munim Tomar, an accomplished physiatrist trained at AIIMS, as Consultant, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at its Patel Nagar facility. This strategic addition strengthens HCAH’s leadership in out-of-hospital neuro, paediatric, and amputee rehabilitation…

India’s Most Trusted Wellness Ecosystem Empowers Individuals to Take Charge of Their Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being New Delhi, June 25, 2025 – TimesHealth+, an initiative by The Times of India, is redefining how people approach everyday wellness. Launched in 2025, TimesHealth+ is a holistic, subscription-based wellness platform offering live expert-led sessions, habit-building challenges, and tools designed to support long-term health routines. As one of…

Mumbai: Traditionally seen as a condition affecting women, varicose veins are now increasingly being diagnosed in men aged 25-45. Various lifestyle factors such as prolonged standing or sitting, lack of physical activity, obesity, and even genetics are contributing to the growing number of male patients. Just like in women, timely management in men is important to prevent complications like leg ulcers, blood clots. Early symptoms…

Chennai, June 24, 2025 – Galaxy Health Insurance, India’s youngest health insurer backed by the families of TVS Group and insurance veteran V. Jagannathan, has launched its flagship offering – Galaxy Marvel, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s health-conscious society. This innovative product encourages wellness by offering health-linked incentives and digital wallet credits to policyholders who maintain good health, while providing robust and…

Gurugram, 24th June 2025: Marking a meaningful step towards holistic wellness on the occasion of International Yoga Day, Singla Slimming Clinic (SSC)—one of India’s fastest-growing health and wellness brands—has announced the launch of its new clinic in Gurugram. Known for its non-invasive, medicine-free, and surgery-free approach to weight loss and hormonal healing, SSC continues its mission to make sustainable wellness solutions accessible to more people…

Ghaziabad/NCR, June 21, 2025: On the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, Yashoda Medicity hosted Yoga Sangam, in collaboration with the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and with the support of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The program started with a live telecast of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s speech, followed by a yoga demonstration. He emphasized…

 By-Dr Bani Kumar Mitra, Founder & Chief Consultant, Abha Surgy Centre With fertility-related issues becoming a growing concern among urban couples, medical practitioners and nutritionists are placing renewed emphasis on the role of diet in reproductive health. Amidst a surge in awareness about holistic wellness, superfoods—natural foods dense in essential nutrients are being increasingly recognised for their ability to enhance reproductive potential in both men…

By Dr. Achal Saradava, Sr. Orthopedic Surgeon,HCG Hospitals, Rajkot Does age play a significant role in Joint Replacement Surgery, or Arthroplasty? The answer would be “No”. What truly matters is the quality of life people will be living irrespective of age. If your joint pain is affecting the quality of your life, you should visit a doctor for proper evaluation. So, let us now understand the basics about a joint replacement and…

Noida: Community radio Salaam Namaste, based in Sector 62, in collaboration with the SMART organization, launched a series of yoga programs and workshops under the initiative titled “Sehat Sahi Labh Kai.” As part of this outreach initiative, free yoga camps and health awareness workshops were conducted in Makanpur, Nithari, Barola, and Parshvanath Society. The core objective of the program was to encourage individuals to adopt a…

Dr. L.P Bhaskar Bhuvan, Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center – Vizag  The belief that “Melanoma only affects white skin” is profoundly ingrained—and sadly misplaced.  Indians have long believed that our melanin-rich skin protects us from major sun damage.  But the truth is that Melanoma does not discriminate.  It’s just less visible on darker skin and goes undetected, until it’s too late to correct.  Melanoma is…

BIT Mesra’s Scientists Develop Smart Peptides That Respond to Body’s pH – A Leap Toward Regenerative Medicine Ranchi, 20 June 2025: In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from the Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, BIT Mesra, working at the Advanced Bio-Computing Lab, have developed smart peptides that can sense and respond to changes in the body’s pH. This discovery holds immense promise for applications in wound healing, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery. Published…

20th June 2025 – In a world of constant motion, this yoga day, Swastik Wellbeing Sanctuary echoes the call to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Nestled in the serene embrace of Pune’s Peacock Valley, Swastik announces a soul-nourishing 4-day yoga programme, From Asanas to Awareness – Yoga Comes Alive at Swastik. Honouring the International Yoga Day, this immersive experience from June 20 to 23, 2025, blends ancient yogic…

Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Neurological disorders are among the most disabling illnesses all over the world. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are the two top disorders among them. Parkinson’s, disease is a brain disorder, seen in elderly population. For every thousand people over 60 years one may get Parkinson’s disease. It is grouped under the umbrella of neurological…

Bridging the Human Gap in Rural Healthcare: Why India’s Next Health Investment Must Be in People, Not Just Infrastructure New Delhi, 20 June, 2025 – Despite rapid infrastructure development across rural India, one critical gap continues to undermine progress in public health: the absence of a robust rural healthcare workforce. While nearly 65% of India’s population lives in rural areas, these regions have access to…

India’s dental industry is evolving rapidly, driven by growing demand, increased awareness of oral health, and the need for streamlined access to quality supplies. In this changing landscape, a new league of platforms is stepping up, transforming how dental professionals discover, purchase, and manage essential products and services. These platforms are bridging the gap between manufacturers and clinics, bringing affordability, convenience, and nationwide reach to…