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Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
From care to commerce: How phydigital healthcare is turning patient programmes into big businessIndia's healthcare is changing. Value is moving from hospitals to patients' daily lives. A new 'phydigital' model combines physical and dig...
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
Health Ministry releases guidance document on Childhood Diabetes at National SummitThe Guidance Document establishes, for the first time, a structured and standardised national framework for the screening, diagnosis, treat...
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
Are you ready to pay up to 25% higher premium for your health insurance this year? Here are the ways to reduce your premiumHealth insurance premiums in India are rising by up to 25% due to escalating healthcare costs, increased claims, and changing risk profiles...
Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in IndiaA new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately sho...
India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes, study showsIndia faces a massive economic burden from diabetes, estimated at over 11 trillion US dollars. This figure places India second globally, be...
The #WeightofDiabetes iceberg: Why the real burden lies beneath the surfaceIndia faces a significant diabetes crisis, with millions undiagnosed, increasing the risk of heart disease. Early detection through screeni...
A comprehensive approach to diabetes careIndia faces a significant diabetes challenge, with high prevalence, underdiagnosis, and poor control contributing to early complications an...
Indian study finds air pollution can lead to increased type 2 diabetes riskA groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care journal reveals a direct link between exposure to polluted air ...
Over 11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension: Lancet survey showsA nationwide survey published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal has found that 11.4% of Indians have diabetes, rising from 7.5...
FSSAI in high gear to make food saferIndia's diabetes burden and the obesity problem have assumed serious levels. Experts blame these on the consumption of sugary beverages and...
India’s diabetes rate increases 123% since 1990Data shows diabetes is now among the top ten reasons for various other disorders among both men and women as it breeds obesity and stroke.
Indians now live longer, but spend more time with illnessIn India, diabetes and other musculoskeletal disorders have replaced diarrheal diseases and vision problems as leading causes of years live...