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No conclusive data to establish direct correlation of disease exclusively due to air pollution: Govt
Air pollution is one of the aggravating factors for respiratory...
GST on cigarettes tobacco aerated beverages may be hiked to 35 pc GST Council decision on Dec 21
"The GoM has agreed to propose a special rate of 35 per cent on...
LIC explores picking up stakes in Manipal Cigna Health Insurance
According to sources in the insurance industry, LIC’s choice of Manipal Cigna is purely on the basis of cheaper valuation among the old stand alone health insurance companies New Delhi: Life insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is considering...
GoM report on GST on health insurance to be placed before Council when received FinMin
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the House that revenue generated from GST on healthcare and life insurance services was Rs 8,263 crore and Rs 8,135 crore, respectively during fiscal 2023-24, as against Rs 7,638 crore and Rs 9,132 crore in the...
No single magic formula for cancer, say oncologists slamming Sidhu for ‘sensationalism’
“The treatment of cancer is because of either chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation. This forms the backbone of the treatment. The other adjuncts, like the diet control or diet rearrangements or the natural ingredients, cannot replace the treatment,” added Dr. Pritam...
Karnataka launches free round-the-clock helpline for joint surgery second opinion
"The helpline will offer a platform in Kannada and English, where individuals can connect with expert joint replacement surgeons, ask questions, receive second opinions on treatment plans, and clarify any misconceptions about their condition, treatment, surgical...
MapmyGenome unveils groundbreaking study on genetic variants linked to longevity in long-living Indians
Genetic insights enable healthcare professionals to design targeted interventions, including lifestyle changes, dietary recommendations, and therapies, to optimize aging outcomes Hyderabad: MapmyGenome, a leader in genetic testing and personalized health solutions,...
TN sets up ‘One Health and Climate Hub’ to address health challenges of climate change
A government order (GO) issued by Additional Chief Secretary Supriya Sahu, stated the Hub will strengthen surveillance and research, promote inter-sectoral collaboration, enhance capacity building, and facilitate the development of green healthcare infrastructure....
Trebling of “nuclear” court verdicts challenges companies and liability insurers: Allianz
Recent years have also seen a growing list of pharma, food, and chemical products become the target of billion-dollar class action litigation, including opioids, talcum powder, indigestion remedies, and herbicide. Cancer is increasingly a feature of such litigation...
Centre issues advisory on air pollution
Air quality has worsened in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and regions in northern India, reaching severe levels. The deteriorating air quality has raised concerns over various health risks. The advisory also highlights the heightened risk of air pollution...
GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on December 21; may discuss insurance levy
The group of ministers (GoM) on health and life insurance GST last month met and broadly agreed on exempting insurance premiums paid for term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance from GST New Delhi: The GST Council will meet on December 21 in...
Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi without court’s nod: SC
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) even after the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched alarming levels in the...