Woman develops rare life-threatening skin disorder after taking painkiller: Doctor ordered to pay Rs 5.5 lakh compensationA Raipur consumer commission has ordered a neurologist to pay Rs 5.5 lakh to a woman who developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a rare and lif...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Takeda Biopharmaceuticals gets DCGI nod for dengue vaccine QDENGATakeda Biopharmaceuticals India has received market authorization for its dengue vaccine QDENGA. This vaccine is now approved for individua...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
ICICI Lombard denied health insurance claim, stating the policy was cancelled; policyholder wins the case in consumer court, here’s whyAn insurer's appeal was dismissed by the Delhi State Consumer Commission. ICICI Lombard failed to submit its written statement within the l...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
A simple pimple caused a young healthy woman to fall into a coma. Doctor explains why pimples on one area of face, can turn fatalWhile the sight of pimple anywhere on your face can be incredibly irritating and demoralising, it would be most prudent never to pick on yo...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Best visitor insurance for parents visiting the US: What NRIs should know before buying a planIndian parents visiting the United States often require visitor insurance for medical needs. Healthcare costs in America are very high, cre...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states: Michigan reports over 1,000 cases as CDC warns of explosive diarrhoea linked to parasite in contaminated food and waterCyclosporiasis cases US: A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected thirty-one US states, causing severe diarrhea. Michigan leads with ...
12 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Why NRIs are re-evaluating health insurance for parents in IndiaRising healthcare expenses in India necessitate reassessment of parental health insurance. Many existing policies offer insufficient covera...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Mysterious parasite outbreak in US sickens 300 people: Check Cyclospora symptoms, treatment and precautions you sould takeCyclospora infection symptoms: A widespread foodborne parasite outbreak, Cyclospora, has impacted at least 145 people across 17 US states, ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirmsBillions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe C...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Father’s Day 2026: How fathers can build financial independence and generational wealth through mutual fundsFathers can build financial independence and generational wealth through strategic mutual fund investments, experts advise. Starting early,...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Quote of the day by American psychiatrist Frank Pittman: 'Marriage, like a submarine, is only safe if you get all the way inside,' - A lesson on commitment and making relationships work by family therapist and authorMarriage requires complete commitment, much like a submarine needs all hatches sealed for safety. Psychiatrist Frank Pittman's analogy rema...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key detailsKerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implem...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST