The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates on Thursday and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs officials to consider applicants ineligible if their health conditions or age could make them a potential "public charge", meaning someone who might rely on pu
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi, Sreenivasulu said, "We need to shift from highly processed food towards nutritious food. And of course, palatability is very critical. We need to make sure that all those nutritious products we make s
New Delhi [India], October 18: Today we live in an era where one of the most significant health concerns is obesity. It is a very alarming health condition but is often overlooked due to unawareness about the condition and how it can drastically change the health and daily life of a person.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 8: The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and a growing elderly population have driven the demand for home healthcare in India. Prime Healers, a leading provider of medical equipment for rent and sale, is enhancing healthcare acce
Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced a new artificial limb centre with Indian support, following PM Modi's July pledge. Over 800 people will benefit from free prosthetic fittings at a 50-day camp, addressing high diabetes-related amputations and supporting patients across
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 4: Loop, India's leading Group health insurance and health benefits provider, today announced the launch of the Workforce Health Index (WHI), India's first national-level benchmark report on the health of working professionals. Built on 214,142 lab test pa
New Delhi [India], October 1: Your health is shaped by many things. One of the most important is your family background. Many health problems run in families. That is why your family medical history should guide your decision when choosing medical insurance.
According to the latest evidence generated from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study published in Nature Medicine, India's rapidly changing eating habits are fueling dramatic rises in diabetes and obesity. The cross-sectional survey was conducted in colla
In a statement provided to ANI, Novo Nordisk has stated that Ozempic is intended for individuals with Type 2 diabetes and will be available only upon a doctor's prescription.
Nairobi [Kenya] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks 'World Heart Day 2025' in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies, and Academia, through their Nationwide Diabet
Health insurance renewals in the country have reached record-high persistency levels in FY26, driven by the rise of modular, cost-effective, and high-cover policies, according to a report by Policybazaar.
A George Mason University study found that daily mango eaters showed better blood sugar control and less body fat than those eating a lower-sugar snack.