Health

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently released detailed guidelines defining commission structures for brokers and agents handling group policies. These include both health insurance and group personal accident plans. The new rules are designed to bring transparency, promote ethical distribution, and maintain a balance between fair remuneration for intermediaries and affordability for customers. For companies …

Dr Manjunath G, Consultant – Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Sarjapur Road For most pregnant women the nine months of pregnancy is a period characterized by thrill, whirls of imagination and a little anxiety. However, there are instances when the little ones choose to come to the world before the scheduled time. Preterm birth or being born prematurely is …

— World COPD Day is on 19th November – Chandigarh, November 19, 2025: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a disease that obstructs air flow from the lungs. Though the disease is easily treatable, awareness level about the health condition is comparatively low. To spread awareness on the disease, World COPD Day is observed on 19th November every year. The theme for World …

Every year, several people across India are hit with the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis, leaving them grappling with uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Often, the disease silently progresses, long before any symptoms appears. The truth is, cancer rarely gives early warnings, but when it does, timely detection can save lives. Regular screenings and health check-ups are not just medical …

Protect Your Lungs: Act Early, Recognize COPD Symptom CARE Doctors warn that the disease is no longer limited to smokers—household smoke, traffic pollution, and poor air quality are major triggers. Hyderabad, 18th Novemeber, 2025: As the world observes World COPD Day on the third Wednesday of November, healthcare experts across India are calling for stronger public awareness of Chronic Obstructive …

Liver cancer has traditionally been seen as a condition that affects older adults, often linked to heavy drinking or long-term hepatitis infections. However, a concerning trend is emerging in India: more young people—many who don’t drink alcohol and don’t have viral infections—are being diagnosed with liver cancer. This quiet increase is changing our understanding of liver health and who is …

Despite the tremendous medical progress, we have achieved, one truth that continues to challenge our healthcare system – early detection saves lives, but not everyone gets the chance to be screened in time. In India’s underserved and remote regions, barriers such as financial constraints, limited infrastructure, and lack of awareness still prevent several people from accessing timely cancer screening. The result? …

Caregivers are the unsung heroes who selflessly support their close ones throughout their health battles, often putting their own needs aside. When cancer strikes, their emotional and financial resilience is tested, making their role even more crucial and challenging. It is this journey that no one should walk alone, and in India today, the shadow of this disease is lengthening, …

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, ie. from conception to the second birthday are the most critical window for brain development, immunity building, and lifelong health. During this brief period, nearly 80% of brain development occurs, and the immune system learns how to fight off infections that it will encounter throughout childhood. Nutrition, nurturing care, and protection against …

Lung cancer remains a formidable global health challenge, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related mortality. In India, it is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, particularly among men, though recent years have seen a worrying rise among non-smokers as well. The National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) underscores its growing incidence, closely linked to environmental pollution, occupational exposure, …