Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'A good marriage is built on the ability to be friends, hence the best friend will probably have the best wife...' - what makes a happy marriage truly last, explained through Nietzsche’s philosophy of friendshipFriedrich Nietzsche, a major figure in Western philosophy known for his sharp and aphoristic style, explored human relationships through a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.24 AM IST
Psychology says students who get Exam Fever right before tests aren’t weak or unprepared but their minds are entering survival modeThe psychology behind exam fever reveals a strong connection between stress, self-worth, perfectionism, and emotional pressure. For many pe...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claimA new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates th...
28 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Punjab records 5,300 high-risk C-section deliveries under Sehat YojanaPunjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided vital healthcare for over 7,300 mothers and newborns. The scheme covered 5,300 high-risk cae...
27 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
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...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Not old men, not kids. Fitness expert names the people who are 'invisible patients' : 'Nobody is asking the actual question...'Indian mothers often neglect their health, leading to chronic illnesses like joint pain, thyroid issues, diabetes, and hypertension in midd...
10 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Can a cough reveal lung disease? Swaasa AI uses cough sound analysis to screen respiratory disordersAI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and p...
07 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Drugs at your door: Signs of a disruption taking shape in IndiaIndia Pharmacy Retail Quick Commerce: India's medicine delivery is seeing a change. Quick-commerce apps are making it easier to buy medicin...
01 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Life broke her body, but love held her together: 'I was a stranger to my life, but my husband became my biggest strength'A woman's idyllic arranged marriage was shattered by a Stage 3 chronic kidney disease diagnosis. Despite relentless efforts and a devastati...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
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...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
New pet at home? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first move, not an afterthoughtGetting a new pet is exciting but also costly and risky. Many owners forget to buy pet insurance early, which can lead to problems later. V...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Swollen feet, breathlessness, failing kidneys: Patient thought walking and avoiding sweets had cured his ‘sugar’. But his reports told another storyA doctor's account revealed a patient's severe kidney dysfunction and long-standing diabetes, stemming from a 20-year lapse in treatment af...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.43 AM IST