New Delhi, May 17, 2024. Air India has partnered with aviation medical support provider MedAire to ensure emergency healthcare services to its passengers and crew on board its flights. “MedAire, through its app Medlink, will provide round-the-clock access to a team of on-duty emergency physicians with aviation expertise for consultation in the event of an…
New Delhi, May 16, 2024. Nearly one-third of the individuals who received Bharat Biotech’s anti-Covid vaccine Covaxin reported ‘adverse events of special interest,’ or AESI, according to a one-year follow up study conducted by a team of researchers at Banaras Hindu University. Nearly 50 percent of 926 study participants in the study complained of infections…
Jaipur, May, 2024. Rare diseases in India have gained increased attention in recent years, shedding light on the challenges faced by patients and caregivers. India accounts for one-third of the global rare disease incidence, with over 450 identified diseases. Though our country lacks a standard definition for rare diseases, a rough estimate suggests that about…
Mumbai, May 2024. Ageas Federal Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, proudly introduces its latest brand campaign film, “Cradle to Crease,” an initiative that drives home the message that while the future might be exciting, evolving and uncertain, by focusing on financial planning and investing in life insurance, one can face the…
New Delhi, April 30, 2024. Drug firm Granules India on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a medication used to prevent or treat gout attacks. Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary of the company, has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Colchicine…
Jaipur, April 30, 2024. British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine may have dangerous side effects. However, this will happen only in very rare cases. Serum Institute in India has made a vaccine named Covishield from the same formula as AstraZeneca. According to the report of British media Telegraph, AstraZeneca is accused…
Jaipur, April 29, 2024. Paneer, the soft Indian cheese beloved for its versatility in curries and desserts, is facing a growing threat: imposters. These “fake paneer” products are infiltrating the food market, often containing inferior ingredients and potentially posing health risks. Texture: Authentic paneer should be soft and break easily, whereas synthetic paneer often appears…
Jaipur, April 10, 2024. A diet high in ultra-processed foods could significantly heighten the risk of dying from chronic respiratory diseases, a new research spanning over almost two decades has found. Constituents of these “nutritionally inferior” foods, which are “poor sources of essential nutrients such as antioxidants”, contribute to inflammation and worsen lung conditions, the…
New Delhi, April 10, 2024. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day Homoeopathy Symposium, organized by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, in New Delhi today (April 10, 2024) on the occasion of the World Homoeopathy Day. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Homoeopathy has been adopted in many countries as…
Jaipur, April 09, 2024. Papaya, a tropical fruit loved for its sweet and refreshing taste, offers more than a delightful snack. Packed with essential nutrients and powerful enzymes, papaya can be a valuable addition to your daily diet. But, should you be having this fruit on an empty stomach? Papaya is a treasure trove of beneficial compounds….
New Delhi, April 05, 2024. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, named “CAR-T cell therapy”,…
Bangalore, April 5, 2024. People around the world are increasingly growing health conscious and are more willing to make lifestyle changes post the pandemic.[i] To better understand people’s evolving health needs Abbott, a global healthcare company, in partnership with IPSOS, unveiled the findings of its pan-India survey, ‘Healthy Living: The Role of Vitamin C.’ The…
Jaipur, April 02, 2024. A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and beans can help reduce insulin needs in people affected by Type 1 diabetes, a new research has found. It also found that changes in body weight, brought about by the plant-based diet, helped lower participants’ resistance to insulin by improving sensitivity. Glycemic control,…
Mumbai, March, 2024. Kotak Mahindra Bank (“KMBL” / “Kotak”) has unveiled the 2nd edition of ‘Sehat Ka Safar’, a Kotak Karma initiative, dedicated to prioritizing the physical well-being of truck drivers nationwide. Under this initiative, Kotak is hosting complimentary health check-up camps tailored specifically for this vital workforce. These camps will offer free medical consultations…
New Delhi, February 29,2024. To encourage and support startups in India and help early-stage innovators advance on their journey, Pfizer has announced collaboration with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad. This collaboration will endeavour to support healthcare start-ups in turning their innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. The initiative is being supported…
New Delhi, February 23, 2024. The Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud inaugurated ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre’ in the premises of Supreme Court of India today in the august presence of Companion Judges of the Supreme Court of India. Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State…
New Delhi, February, 2024. In the heart of India, amidst the bustling city of Jamshedpur, lies an organisation that is quietly making a difference in the lives of countless individuals, the Nav Jagrat Manav Samaj (NJMS). NJMS is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention and control of leprosy. With support from Tata Motors, NJMS…
Jaipur, February 2024. As Rare Diseases Day approaches in February, healthcare experts are calling for a comprehensive Rare Disease Policy as the need of the hour. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rare diseases typically affect fewer than 1 in 1,000 individuals, and in India, around 70 million people grapple with 450 rare diseases,…
New Delhi, February, 2024. Indian adults are prioritizing wellness and personal finance as their top two priorities for 2024. This was revealed in Amex Trendex, a survey report by American Express that highlights trends in mental, physical, and financial wellness, personal sustainability goals and the future of work-life priorities.The reportis based on a survey of…
New Delhi, February 2024. The International Naturopathy Organization, dedicated for 25 years to the promotion and overall development of Naturopathy among the general public at the national and international level, was honored with the “Biggest Naturopathy Organization in the World” award in the international conference organized in Ho Chi Minh city, the economic capital of…
New Delhi, February 02, 2024. India had more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and over 9.1 lakh deaths due to the disease, and breast cancer was the most common, according to the latest estimates of the disease’s global burden by the World Health Organization (WHO). Cancers of lip, oral cavity and lung were the…
Jaipur, 19 January, 2024. Dabur India Limited, India’s leading science-based Ayurveda company, has launched an awareness campaign ‘Science in Action’ to make consumers aware about the benefits of Ayurveda and healthy lifestyle. It will educate the science behind Ayurveda, under which renowned doctors will share them about the proven benefits of Ayurveda. The campaign will…
New Delhi, January 2024. With the launch of ICD 11, Traditional Medicine Module 2 by the World Health Organization today, preparations have started for its implementation. The data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicine have been included in the WHO ICD-11 classification. With this effort, the terminology defining diseases…