Tag: health

By Dr. Shradha Malik, Founder & CEO, Athena Behavioral Health New Delhi [India], November 7: When someone decides to quit alcohol, the first instinct in many families is to simply stop drinking at home. They remove the alcohol, make promises of support and hope the person will get through the difficult days with determination and willpower. But what many families do not realise is that for someone with alcohol dependence, suddenly stopping alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening. As a psychiatrist, I have encountered families who are surprised to learn that alcohol withdrawal is not simply about experiencing discomfort, irritability or sleeplessness. It can involve seizures, hallucinations, severe confusion and a potentially fa...

New Delhi [India], November 6: As festivals approaching, homes across India come alive with family gatherings, sparkling lights, festive treats and the joy of sharing. From traditional mithai to homemade delicacies and thoughtful gifts, food remains at the heart of the celebrations. This festive season, consumers are also exploring new and wholesome ways to enjoy and share festive flavours. Chilean prunes offer a naturally sweet and versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed on their own, incorporated into festive recipes, or included in thoughtfully curated gifting hampers. Their naturally sweet taste, dietary fibre, antioxidants and essential nutrients make them a delicious addition to festive celebrations. According to Kavita Devgan, leading dietitian, holistic health consultant and...

By Dr. Mitra Amiri | M.D., Senior Dermatologist & Skin and Aesthetic Expert New Delhi [India], November 5: Many women follow the same daily skincare routine for years with great results, only to wake up one day feeling as though their products have suddenly stopped working. The skin might feel tight right after washing. Fine lines near the eyes and mouth appear deeper. The jawline may lose some of its sharpness, or the face simply looks tired regardless of a good night’s rest. While it is natural to blame these subtle shifts on getting older, there is another key factor at play for women in their late 40s and 50s. In this article, Dr. Mitra Amiri explains the link between Menopause and Skin Ageing explains why these rapid changes happen beneath the surface and how you can care fo...

New Delhi [India], November 3: Medicine quality is a vital part of ensuring patient safety and public confidence. India is one of the largest hubs for producing bulk generic medicines. This makes strict quality assessment an even more important criteria for increasing confidence in the current healthcare system. Quality testing, assurance, and transparency practices may help in ensuring patient safety and high patient confidence. Zeelab Pharmacy has served more than 50 lakh families across India as a retail pharmacy. The company has been consistently providing genuine, safe, quality and affordable medicines through its 2100+ offline stores and digital platforms, including its own official website, app and other e-commerce platforms. The company sources its medicines from reliable, gover...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3: Thyrocare Technologies Limited (“Thyrocare”; NSE: THYROCARE, BSE: 539871), one of India’s largest diagnostics companies, today entered the pregnancy testing segment with the launch of the Thyrocare Pregnancy Kit, the first pregnancy kit in India to come bundled with a quantitative laboratory confirmation test. The company has also appointed actor Yami Gautam as brand ambassador for the kit. The kit contains a rapid at-home pregnancy test and a voucher for a Thyrocare Beta hCG laboratory test at half its regular price, with home sample collection included. A home test reads a hormone level as a line on a strip; the Beta hCG test measures that hormone precisely in an accredited laboratory. Together they give a woman an immediate answer and, when s...

India’s first exclusive paediatric oral healthcare clinic chain plans foray into other South Indian cities to address a gaping need in paediatric oral healthcare Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 15: Purple Pixie Healthcare, parent company of Dr ToothLittle, India’s first exclusive paediatric oral healthcare clinic chain, today announced the expansion of its network to 10 clinics across Bengaluru city, strengthening its position as one of the country’s pioneering organised players, focused exclusively on paediatric oral healthcare. The company plans to take the Dr ToothLittle network to 15 clinics in Bengaluru by FY 2027-28, after which it looks to foray into other key cities in South India. The expansion represents nearly two decades of pioneering work by Dr Premila Naidu, Foun...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 15: A dental-benefits and insurtech company, ToothLens, based out of Chennai, has expanded its corporate dental offerings through live integrations with Care Insurance, Plum, Loop Health, Pazcare, and Onsurity, bringing cashless dental benefits to the employee-benefits ecosystem. Through this partnership, their corporate clients can make structured dental coverage available to their employees alongside existing group-health benefits. ToothLens has now entered a potential distribution network of approximately 10,000+ employers and 2+ million covered lives. This inclusion marks a significant shift in how dental care is delivered, moving it from an almost entirely out-of-pocket employee expense into the corporate health-benefits ecosystem, as employers b...

New Delhi [India], October 13: What if improving your health started not with another pill, but with a closer look at your daily routine? Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat encourages people to explore this question through naturopathy, yoga, nutrition and lifestyle changes. Its approach focuses on understanding everyday habits and exploring natural wellness practices rather than relying only on symptom management. A Vision to Make Natural Wellness Accessible Established in January 2014, Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat operates under Life Care and Peace Mission, a charitable trust established in 2007 by MaaChaitanyaMeera and ChhotiGurumaa. The institution’s vision is to promote naturopathy and yoga, encourage healthier eating habits and physical activity, and make natural wellness a...

Survey examines hospital groups as integrated networks, bringing national attention to the challenge of delivering advanced multispeciality care beyond metropolitan centres New Delhi [India], October 12: Apollo Hospitals has secured the first position and Fortis Healthcare the second in the All-India Top Group of Multispeciality Hospitals – National Group Ranking 2026, conducted as part of the Times Now Hospital Survey 2026. Manipal Hospitals and Paras Health have jointly secured third place, bringing together four healthcare groups that represent different approaches to building and expanding multispeciality care in India. Conducted by Times Now in association with research partner Research & Insights, the survey assessed private hospital groups as integrated healthcare networks...

New Delhi [India], October 12: Discovery’s upcoming special, The Max Effect: The Making of India’s Leading Healthcare Institution, explores how India’s healthcare capabilities, talent and scale could help address a growing global healthcare crisis, with Max Healthcare at the forefront of this transformation. With ageing populations, rising healthcare costs, shortages of doctors and limited clinical resources placing unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems worldwide, the world is looking for ecosystems that can deliver quality care at scale. Against this backdrop, India is emerging as a potential global healthcare hub. The country brings together clinical talent, advanced infrastructure, technology, scale and cost competitiveness, creating the potential to address a growing gap b...