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The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
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...
Why are Indians suddenly buying more vitamins after starting Ozempic-like weight loss drugs?Demand for vitamin and nutritional supplements is surging in India. This trend follows the increased availability of semaglutide-based weig...
Woman reveals what happened to her body after 4 weeks on Mounjaro: 'My brain is in full-blown panic because I have lost…’A content creator named Kaajal recently shared on Instagram that she lost 5 kg in just four weeks after starting Mounjaro, calling the rapi...
Semaglutide race: Torrent grabs 38% market shareOver a dozen Indian companies have launched generic versions of the GLP1 drug used for diabetes and weight management since the expiry of N...
Obesity drug market to gain as Indians pop the pill and Chinese bring moreIndia's obesity treatment market is set for a major shift by year-end. A wave of oral GLP1 weight-loss pills, including those from China, w...
Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent pollsTurning to artificial intelligence tools for health advice has become a habit for Davis and many other Americans, according to a West Healt...
Easy access to weight-loss drugs rings alarm bells among doctors, authorities; regulators step inWeight-loss drugs are being sold without prescriptions in India. This is causing alarm among doctors and authorities. People are buying the...
Dubai woman blames 'Iran vs US vs Israel' family war at home for blood sugar spike. Diabetics doctor advises her to act like India - 'Get things done without being involved in any conflicts'A Dubai doctor shared a patient's unique explanation for rising blood sugar. The patient described her home as a war zone with family membe...
Why Apoorva Makhija aka 'Rebel Kid' is facing intense backlash over her PCOS claims. Here's why her deleted video has sparked outrageApoorva Makhija, aka the 'Rebel Kid' is under fire from netizens after she shared a video linking Lipton metabolism tablets to PCOS and hor...
Govt cracks down on GLP-1 drugs: Safety first amid weight-loss hypeIndia's government has released strict rules for GLP-1 drugs, used for diabetes and obesity. These powerful medications are now prescriptio...
Novo Nordisk price cuts set to shake up India’s GLP-1 market, challenge genericsNovo Nordisk is slashing prices for its diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in India. This move aims to make these treatments...
'GLP-1 made for US': Medanta founder Dr. Naresh Trehan explains risks for Indians using weight-loss drugsGLP-1 weight loss drugs: Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan has issued a stern warning against the unsupervised use of GLP-1...
Centre steps up oversight on GLP-1 drugs amid concerns over 'improper' practicesIndia's drug regulator is increasing oversight of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Inspections across 49 entities revealed violations like unauthor...
Endocrinologist says this daily food is a must for everyone over 50 — are you eating it?An endocrinologist says eggs should be eaten daily by people over 50. Eggs are rich in protein and key nutrients that support heart, brain,...
Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices in India by up to 37% to boost sluggish sales of weight-loss drugAccording to renowned endocrinologist Dr Shashank Joshi, a steep cut in the prices of Wegovy will help improve access and affordability. “B...
IMA warns of misuse, mis-prescription of new weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy and MounjaroThe Indian Medical Association is raising concerns about the misuse of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, urging stricter prescrip...
Chennai doctor stunned by techie's hidden act of kindness. Netizens wonder 'if such people exist today'A Chennai-based software engineer demonstrated remarkable compassion by assisting elderly individuals with hospital visits and care. He now...
1 in every 4 diabetics at serious risk of heart failure: StudyStudies in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR reveal that one in four diabetic patients are at serious risk of developing heart failure. Elevated NT-proB...
Diabetes, not a death sentence: These lifestyle modifications can help you live wellThe dreaded ‘D’ word—diabetes—no longer carries the same weight as a life sentence. While traditional diabetes management relied solely on ...