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Anaemia data missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets; govt says new survey will fill gap
Health Ministry officials said haemoglobin testing was not carried out in NFHS-6 due to concerns about the capillary blood sampling method used earlier. Instead, anaemia estimates will come from the Indian Council of Medical Research's Diet and Biomarkers Survey, which uses venous blood samples and is expected to provide more accurate results.
Hospital expansion cycle to keep margins rangebound, but revenue growth likely to sustain: Kotak Securities
India's listed hospitals are likely to maintain double-digit revenue growth even as EBITDA margins stay rangebound due to a hectic bed-addition cycle, brokerage firm Kotak Securities said in a research report.
Rakul Preet Singh Credits Meditation and Yoga for Her Mental Balance
Rakul Preet Singh has credited meditation and yoga as key practices that help her maintain mental balance and handle stress. She shared that she was introduced to meditation around 2018–19, which gradually helped her become more centred despite being naturally energetic.
Suspected Ebola case in Jaipur; Ugandan national under observation
The woman arrived in Jaipur from Sharjah on Friday morning and was flagged during routine airport screening after showing symptoms consistent with Ebola virus disease. The development prompted health authorities to activate precautionary protocols while laboratory confirmation is awaited.
WHO announces $518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola
"It's time-bound plan covering June to November this year, and ... the cost of the plan is at $518 million," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announcing the strategy with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Post-surgery radiation therapy lowers risk of bladder cancer recurrence, study
The phase 3 randomised controlled trial was conducted at four academic centres in India, involving 153 patients with nonmetastatic MIBC. Seventy one per cent of the participants were treated with pre-surgery chemotherapy and 20 per cent with post-surgery chemotherapy.
Top 10 Foods That Help With Prediabetes and Diabetes
If you have prediabetes or diabetes, small food choices every day can make a measurable difference. This guide lists ten foods commonly recommended in Indian and Ayurvedic practice that support blood sugar balance, explains why they help (briefly and evidence-focused), and gives simple ways to use them in meals, portion guidance, and safety cautions. What makes an Ayurvedic food good for blood sugar balance Ayurveda frames diet around digestion (Agni), toxins (Ama), tastes (rasa) and qualities (guna). For blood sugar balance the practical principles are: support Agni (so digestion and metabolism run well), reduce Ama (avoid foods that create metabolic sluggishness), favour tastes and qualities that limit Kapha‑building (bitter, astringent, pungent; light and dry), and choose seasonal, minimally processed whole foods. Supports Agni (digestive fire) Good digestion helps predict carbohydrate breakdown and absorption. Practically, warm cooked meals, small amounts of digestive spices (cumin
Paras Healthcare files papers with Sebi for Rs 1,800-cr IPO
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,300 crore by the selling shareholder, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday.
Manipal Health takes Bengaluru hospital building on long-term lease
Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area. The lease spans nearly 30 years, with total rental payments projected at over Rs 816 crore. This move signifies the hospital chain's ongoing expansion across major Indian cities. The transaction underscores the growing trend of healthcare operators prioritizing long-term occupancy in prime urban markets.
"Healthcare Isn’t Expensive, Hospital Business Models Make It Expensive": Varun Dubey
India’s corporate hospital system has expanded access to high-quality care over the past three decades, but questions around opaque pricing, long waiting times and incentive-driven treatment models continue to trouble patients. Varun Dubey, Founder and CEO, SuperHealth, believes the problem lies less in medical complexity and more in the design of hospital business models.
PE giants vying for 25% stake in Cloudnine
Global private equity giants, including Warburg Pincus and KKR, are vying for a 25% stake in India's largest maternity and pediatric hospital chain, Cloudnine. The deal is expected to value the company at approximately $1 billion, with existing investor True North exiting completely. Cloudnine reported revenues of ₹2,000 cr and EBITDA of ₹300 cr in FY26.
Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO
After analysing 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, the United Nations health agency found that 886 million people contract an illness linked to the consumption of unsafe food a year, with under-fives nearly three times more likely to be at risk.
Strength training over long-term associated with lower risk of death: Study
The duration of 90-120 minutes of strength training also reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 19 per cent, and from neurological diseases by 27 per cent, according to the findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Ayurvedic Fruits and Foods to Balance Doshas and Boost Daily Energy
Use Ayurvedic food wisdom to choose fruits and simple meals that support steady energy. This guide blends basic Ayurvedic principles (rasa/guna/prabhav) with modern nutrition notes and quick meal tips so you can pick fruits and everyday foods that calm your dominant dosha and help sustain energy through the day. Understand the impact of Modern Lifestyle on health–> What is Ayurvedic nutrition and why it matters for energy Rasa, guna and prabhav Ayurveda foods are described by rasa (taste), guna (qualities such as heavy, light, oily, dry) and prabhav (specific action). For energy: sweet rasa tends to be nourishing, pungent stimulates digestion, and astringent helps clear excess moisture. Noting a food's rasa and guna helps you choose items that support steady blood sugar and digestion — the Ayurvedic route to sustained energy. Role of Agni (digestive fire) Agni is the digestive and metabolic 'fire' that transforms food into usable energy. Balanced Agni supports consistent energy; weak A
NMC warns of HIV, hepatitis risk from unsafe injections
The advisory underscores growing concern among health authorities that preventable healthcare-associated infections continue to pose a threat to patient safety and that strict adherence to standard protocols remains the most effective defence against transmission of blood-borne diseases.
Goa among most obese states in country: NFHS-6
The obesity surge is accompanied by equally concerning data on blood sugar. As per the survey, 32.1% of men and 27.5% of women in Goa have blood sugar levels above 140mg/dl or are taking medication to control blood sugar—far exceeding national averages of 20.9% for men and 17.8% for women.
Centre to add 75k more UG, PG medical seats in 5 years: Nadda
Addressing the second convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda, the minister said over 1.82 lakh Ayushman Arogya Centres are serving as the first point of contact for healthcare services across the country.
