In a landmark move strengthening its international presence, Narayana Health, one of India’s largest and most respected healthcare providers, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Practice Plus Group (PPG), marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy.The acquisition, estimated at £160 million (approximately ₹1,700
The Government of Mizoram has launched a statewide ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’ campaign aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among school and college students, reinforcing its commitment to building a healthier, smoke-free generation.The campaign, spearheaded by the State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s regulatory action against a company for misleading labeling and marketing of an ‘ORS’-branded product, emphasizing that public health must take precedence over commercial interests.The court ruled that the product in
Aster CMI Hospital has once again showcased its clinical excellence by successfully performing a complex surgical procedure to remove a massive 9 kg ovarian cyst from a 47-year-old woman. The surgery not only relieved the patient of a life-threatening condition but also preserved her hormonal
The new dedicated stroke unit offers rapid diagnostics, multidisciplinary care and advanced treatment options for stroke patients, bringing critical neurological services closer to families in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas In a critical step for neurological health in the region, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, has launched
90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a strokeSmoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Deepthi Ashwin, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster Whitefield Hospital.Sleep deprivation causes your stress system to overact while suppressing the reproductive system, leading to increased cortisol levels and decreased sex hormones.Lack of sleep disrupts reproductive hormones and fertility.Most people associate sleep with rest, but
in collaboration with Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, hosted an impactful public awareness initiative to highlight the life-saving importance of timely action in stroke management.The event’s highlight was a live flash mob skit that captured the attention of hundreds of mall visitors.Performed at 12:00 PM, 3:00
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released a study highlighting a sharp rise in metabolic and lifestyle-related risk factors among professionals aged 30 to 40. The findings show that obesity, abnormal lipid levels, and early glucose irregularities are becoming common in this age group,
Zoho Corporation’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, has stirred a nationwide debate after expressing concerns that Indian parents are giving “too many vaccines” to their children, urging families to think critically about the growing number of immunizations administered in early childhood.In a recent post shared
