Vote for health: As India approaches election season, will health reforms become a rallying point?

India is committed to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all by 2030. For India to achieve thisUHC, it is essential that both private enterprises and the government come together.

The right to health of millions is under threat. World Health Day (April 7) champions their right.

April 28 is World safety and health at work day

Genomics is advancing our understanding of the genetic basis of health and disease and shaping strategies to promote population health.

Ageing with grace: Healthcare is shifting its focus from treating illness to preventing it 

As IRDAI lifts the age cap for seniors, the focus shifts to overcoming operational barriers

As political tides change, the public sets sights on inclusive and robust healthcare reforms

Call to modernise MTP laws, to create a future where every woman receives the care and support she deserves throughout her reproductive journey, gets stronger

In a landmark move, the IRDAI’s recent guidelines aim to streamline and enhance the health insurance claims process. Groundbreaking among them is setting the three-hour timeline on cashless claims. 

The ‘Health argument for climate action’ meet on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (July 9) — will review SDG Goal 13

From workplace woes to societal pressures, it’s time mental health became a priority

Despite the benefits, only half of Indian infants are breastfed successfully—what’s holding us back?

Ministry says companies like Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Toyota ready to manufacture e-ambulances under the Scheme

In life sciences, rising fields like cell research, biopharma, and clinical trials require specialized supply chains for safe handling and delivery. Meanwhile, the expanding clean energy sector calls for dedicated logistics to manage battery swapping, storage, transport, and disposal

Previously he was the Chief Executive Officer — Southern Region of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd

The insurance covers pre-hospitalisation and post-hospitalization expenses along with road ambulance charges

Sensex, Nifty updates on 18th April 2024: Equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty extended losses on Thursday. As per provisional figures, BSE Sensex fell 332.23 pts or 0.46 per cent to trade at 72,611.45 as of 3.35 pm and Nifty 50 declined 103.70 pts or 0.47 per cent to trade at 22,044.20., Bharti Airtel, Power Grid Corp, M&M, BPCL, and Tata Steel were the top gainers, while Nestle, Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, and ONGC were the major laggards. The stocks that hit a 52-week high on the NSE include AAA Tech (19.33 per cent), Just Dial (12.95 per cent), Indo Tech (10 per cent) and Hi-Tech Gear (10 per cent).

Despite the run-up in valuations, the healthcare sector does have a strong investment case

I&B Ministry stated that advertisements issued for products related to food and health sectors will be required to upload an annual self-certificate on the Broadcast Seva Portal and Press Council of India portal.  

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut

Studies indicate that extended exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide can lead to systemic inflammation and metabolic disruptions, both of which play a significant role in weight gain.

Kala namak is believed to aid in digestion by helping regulate pH levels and providing essential electrolytes.

Tamil Nadu has declared THIS as a notifiable disease requiring hospitals to report cases and deaths to improve monitoring and treatment.

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.

Turnout numbers in the Assembly elections show distinct patterns in south Kashmir

Women entrepreneurs urged to take advantage of social media platforms to advertise and market their products to a wider customer base

Invest in a green home for long-term benefits, says Arvind Jain

The number of NRIs buying health insurance from India has increased steadily over the past three years

A global survey maps how willing, and equipped clinicians are in using artificial intelligence to support their work 

There is unbelievable pressure on entrepreneurs as they work hard non-stop to create bigger, better, faster businesses

In 2017, reports of pesticide poisoning emerging from Maharashtra drew global criticism against India’s pesticide regulation policies, yet not much appears to have changed since then

The Centres of Excellence will be led by top educational institutions, in consortium with industry partners and startups, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said

Removing the brain from millets -- dehusking -- could squander away the benefits of eating them, say the authors who studied five small Indian millets: foxtail, little, kodo, barnyard, and proso  

This expansion will create 1,000 jobs for local clinicians by the end of 2025, who will deliver remote clinical services to Shearwater’s U.S. healthcare clients

rediffGURU Shreya Shah explains how you will start loving this habit.

Learn some lesser-known facts about almonds

With longer work hours, little exercise time and crazy schedules, staying fit can be a challenge. But with these healthy food deliveries, it’s a challenge you can tackle, writes RANJANI RAJENDRA

It’s time to bring out those running shoes; Pinkathon is back again