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
A new study has raised concerns about the long term kidney health of people living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who are prescribed certain commonly used blood pressure medications. Researchers found that some antihypertensive drugs may be associated with worse kidney outcomes, highlighting the need
Governments across the world are increasingly adopting sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes as part of broader public health strategies aimed at reducing obesity, diabetes, and other non communicable diseases (NCDs). Health experts say the growing momentum reflects mounting evidence that taxing sugary drinks can help curb
A new study has highlighted a growing public health challenge among children living in India's urban slums, revealing that many face a double burden of malnutrition experiencing both undernutrition in early life and obesity during childhood. Researchers from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, tracked 250 children
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