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
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Delhi weather: IMD issues yellow alert, check next week’s forecast and safety precautionsDelhi experienced a scorching Sunday with the maximum temperature reaching 43.6°C, significantly above the seasonal average. Several weathe...
24 May, 2026, 07.41 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
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
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
Not just hot days, hot nights are the real problem: Why heatwave health impact and risk increases after sunsetHot nights are emerging as a serious health risk, especially during ongoing heatwaves across India. When temperatures remain high after sun...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Delhi records soaring temperatures, check the seven day forecast for the capitalDelhi experienced a minimum temperature of 26.2°C, 2.4°C below average, with an orange alert issued for heatwave-like conditions by evening...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.22 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
Delhi NCR weather: Rain, gusty winds today; check IMD’s 7-day forecastDelhi and the National Capital Region received light showers and experienced haze on Friday. This weather was influenced by a cyclonic circ...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Report warns lifestyle diseases epidemic among Indians, calls for preventive healthcareApollo Hospitals' report reveals a 'silent epidemic' of lifestyle diseases in India, urging a shift from symptom-based treatment to prevent...
07 Apr, 2025, 05.50 PM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
Chronic illness sees a spurt in business opportunity for pharma marketAccording to data from AIOCD, the Indian pharma market has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% in volume terms in the past five ...
19 Nov, 2014, 05.42 AM IST
One in 5 suicides in India is due to chronic illnessAfter prolonged illness, "insanity" was another reason that pushed people to the edge, constituting 30% of suicides linked to ailments.
05 Nov, 2014, 12.05 PM IST