Health

By Dr. Shradha Malik, Founder & CEO, Athena Behavioral HealthNew Delhi [India], November 7: When someone decides to quit alcohol, the first instinct in many families is to simply stop drinking at home. They remove the alcohol, make promises of support and hope the person will get through the difficult days with determination and willpower.But what many families do not realise is that for someone with alcohol dependence, suddenly stopping alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening.As a psychiatrist, I have encountered families who are surprised to learn that alcohol withdrawal is not simply about experiencing discomfort, irritability or sleeplessness. It can involve seizures, hallucinations, severe confusion and a potentially fa...

By Dr. Mitra Amiri | M.D., Senior Dermatologist & Skin and Aesthetic ExpertNew Delhi [India], November 5: Many women follow the same daily skincare routine for years with great results, only to wake up one day feeling as though their products have suddenly stopped working. The skin might feel tight right after washing. Fine lines near the eyes and mouth appear deeper. The jawline may lose some of its sharpness, or the face simply looks tired regardless of a good night’s rest.While it is natural to blame these subtle shifts on getting older, there is another key factor at play for women in their late 40s and 50s. In this article, Dr. Mitra Amiri explains the link between Menopause and Skin Ageing explains why these rapid changes happen beneath the surface and how you can care fo...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3: Thyrocare Technologies Limited (“Thyrocare”; NSE: THYROCARE, BSE: 539871), one of India’s largest diagnostics companies, today entered the pregnancy testing segment with the launch of the Thyrocare Pregnancy Kit, the first pregnancy kit in India to come bundled with a quantitative laboratory confirmation test. The company has also appointed actor Yami Gautam as brand ambassador for the kit.The kit contains a rapid at-home pregnancy test and a voucher for a Thyrocare Beta hCG laboratory test at half its regular price, with home sample collection included. A home test reads a hormone level as a line on a strip; the Beta hCG test measures that hormone precisely in an accredited laboratory. Together they give a woman an immediate answer and, when s...

India’s first exclusive paediatric oral healthcare clinic chain plans foray into other South Indian cities to address a gaping need in paediatric oral healthcareBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 15: Purple Pixie Healthcare, parent company of Dr ToothLittle, India’s first exclusive paediatric oral healthcare clinic chain, today announced the expansion of its network to 10 clinics across Bengaluru city, strengthening its position as one of the country’s pioneering organised players, focused exclusively on paediatric oral healthcare.The company plans to take the Dr ToothLittle network to 15 clinics in Bengaluru by FY 2027-28, after which it looks to foray into other key cities in South India. The expansion represents nearly two decades of pioneering work by Dr Premila Naidu, Foun...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 15: A dental-benefits and insurtech company, ToothLens, based out of Chennai, has expanded its corporate dental offerings through live integrations with Care Insurance, Plum, Loop Health, Pazcare, and Onsurity, bringing cashless dental benefits to the employee-benefits ecosystem. Through this partnership, their corporate clients can make structured dental coverage available to their employees alongside existing group-health benefits. ToothLens has now entered a potential distribution network of approximately 10,000+ employers and 2+ million covered lives. This inclusion marks a significant shift in how dental care is delivered, moving it from an almost entirely out-of-pocket employee expense into the corporate health-benefits ecosystem, as employers b...

New Delhi [India], October 14: Nobody really talks about infertility until it happens to them. And even then, most couples keep it to themselves — not because it’s rare, but because it still carries a strange kind of stigma, as if struggling to conceive is something to hide rather than something millions of people go through every year.Here’s the thing: it’s not rare at all. The World Health Organization puts the number at roughly one in six people worldwide experiencing infertility at some point in their life. That’s not a niche medical issue. That’s a huge chunk of the population quietly wondering why things aren’t happening the way they expected.At Origyn IVF, we see this hesitation constantly — couples who wait months, sometimes years, before finally booking a consultation, usu...

New Delhi [India], October 13: What if improving your health started not with another pill, but with a closer look at your daily routine? Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat encourages people to explore this question through naturopathy, yoga, nutrition and lifestyle changes. Its approach focuses on understanding everyday habits and exploring natural wellness practices rather than relying only on symptom management.A Vision to Make Natural Wellness AccessibleEstablished in January 2014, Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat operates under Life Care and Peace Mission, a charitable trust established in 2007 by MaaChaitanyaMeera and ChhotiGurumaa. The institution’s vision is to promote naturopathy and yoga, encourage healthier eating habits and physical activity, and make natural wellness a...