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
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%If you are putting fresh money into the market, it might be a good idea to stay with companies that don't have much to do with global suppl...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
Heart expert reveals why most people are getting misleading blood pressure readings at homeHome blood pressure monitoring is vital for heart health. Cardiologists stress correct arm placement for accurate readings. Improper positi...
17 Nov, 2025, 10.38 PM IST
Apollo doctor recommends: 3 lifestyle changes important to protect heart health and naturally lower high BP riskApollo Hospitals neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar shared three practical lifestyle habits that can naturally help lower the risk of high blood ...
01 Nov, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
4 vital blood tests everyone over 40 must take, says top general physicianA leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, ...
18 Oct, 2025, 02.20 AM IST
Younger Americans face rising blood pressure risk; AHA issues first new guidelines since 2017 with focus on long-term preventionAmerica's heart experts revise guidelines for high blood pressure. The focus is on early prevention and personalized treatment. A new calcu...
06 Sep, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
Doctors now urge cutting out alcohol to manage high blood pressure — new guidelinesNearly one in two American adults lives with high blood pressure and it remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. The A...
29 Aug, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
World Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killerTo address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV...
20 May, 2024, 07.05 PM IST
Glenmark, Omron join hands to create awareness on blood pressure monitoringThrough the campaign called “Take Charge @18” both the companies are aiming to reach out to around 92,000 healthcare professionals and arou...
02 Aug, 2023, 09.37 PM IST
Why India is seeing a rise in hypertension, diabetes casesAccording to an alarming new study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal 'The Lancet Diabetes a...
09 Jun, 2023, 08.11 PM IST
Uttarakhand government issues health advisory in 11 languages for Chardham pilgrims"We had been issuing advisories in Hindi and English earlier. But we are now issuing them in nine more languages so that pilgrims coming fr...
27 Apr, 2023, 07.26 PM IST
Covid-19 and hypertension: Reduce sodium intake, cut back on stress to keep BP in checkA weak immune system puts people with high BP at an increased risk of Covid.
24 May, 2021, 06.09 PM IST
The new BP guideline will help detect cardiovascular diseases earlyAs per the new standards too, the first line of treatment remains lifestyle changes.
12 Dec, 2017, 01.17 PM IST
Your insurer is watching your diet, fitness regimenInsurance companies are keeping tabs on the regimen and diet of policyholders with pre-existing medical conditions.
27 May, 2016, 11.57 AM IST
Maharashtra tops high blood pressure tally, foodie Punjab at bottom: SurveyMaharashtra recorded the lowest prevalence of diabetes (2.5%) on one hand but the highest prevalence of people suffering from high BP (18%)...
17 Dec, 2012, 11.36 AM IST
- Digital health monitoring kit launched
A City-based engineering company has introduced a Digital Health Monitoring Kit.
07 Sep, 2007, 11.10 AM IST