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
Naturally occurring trans fats found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt may not carry the same health risks as industrially produced trans fats, according to a new review of scientific evidence. The findings could help clarify long standing concerns about trans
Eating one avocado a day may help improve blood sugar management and lower dietary glycemic load, according to a recent study that adds to growing evidence supporting the health benefits of nutrient-rich foods in chronic disease prevention. Researchers found that participants who included an avocado in
Remote Patient Monitoring is rapidly emerging as a game changing component of India's healthcare ecosystem, enabling doctors to monitor patients' health in real time without requiring frequent hospital visits. Driven by digital health adoption, increasing smartphone penetration, and the growing burden of chronic diseases, RPM
Healthcare technology leader Johnson & Johnson MedTech has introduced its VARIPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Platform in India, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AFib) one of the most common heart rhythm disorders worldwide. The VARIPULSE Platform combines pulsed
Intermittent fasting has emerged as one of the most popular dietary trends worldwide, praised for its potential to support weight loss, improve metabolic health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. But as its popularity continues to grow, health experts say the science behind intermittent
The clinic offers key adult vaccines, including pneumococcal, influenza, Tdap, HPV, shingles, and hepatitis B, focusing on the prevention of infections among elderly and high-risk individuals With rising cases of preventable infections among adults, Medicover Hospital has launched a dedicated Adult Vaccination Clinic in Navi Mumbai.
Goa has emerged as one of the most obesity affected states in India, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), with the state also reporting significantly higher than average blood sugar levels among adults, raising concerns about the growing burden
