Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
Dr SUSHANTKUMAR IKHAR, Senior Medical Oncologist & Hematologist HCG Hospital Nagpur Immunotherapy is a drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a new modality of treatment. immunotherapy is given intravenously (injection) usually at 2 or 3 weeks interval. Ipilimumab is the first immunotherapy approved for cancer treatment. there are several others drugs in this category for example Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab , Atezolizumab and Avelumab. Immunotherapy
Dr. Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation, insulin function, nerve health, and muscle function. Research suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have low magnesium levels, making
India's rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem is failing to reach millions of people living with diabetes due to persistent digital inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health. The research highlights that older adults, rural populations, women and economically disadvantaged communities continue
Bengalur based healthcare startup CENT has expanded its footprint into the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new clinical prevention centre in Gurugram, which the company describes as India's first dedicated facility focused exclusively on preventive and early detection healthcare. The newly launched centre is
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, packaging and product claims that could violate food safety and consumer protection regulations. The action is part of the regulator's ongoing
Led by Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee (Hony. Brig.) Dr. Anil Kohli, the initiative brought oral health awareness and free health screenings to residents of Village Khor Reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare and oral health awareness at the grassroots level, the Illness to Wellness
In an effort to elevate healthcare in India, Siemens Healthineers has begun local manufacturing of Atellica chemistry reagents at its Vadodara facility, a milestone for the Make in India initiative that will benefit patients and healthcare professionals across the country. These chemistry reagents are used in
As more people seek enjoyable ways to stay active, health and fitness experts are increasingly recommending swimming as one of the most effective full body workouts for improving overall health, fitness, and mental well being. Combining cardiovascular exercise with low impact resistance training, swimming offers
