Category: Health

Centre for Sight Launches Advanced Pediatric Ophthalmology Services in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 6: Leading eye care provider Centre for Sight has announced the launch of dedicated pediatric ophthalmology services at its Bhubaneswar centre. Alongside this development, the hospital has appointed Dr. Monalisa Mahapatra as Senior Consultant.   With the introduction of this specialised service, the centre has strengthened its capabilities to diagnose and treat a […]

Swasth Bharat Portal Launched to Strengthen India’s Integrated Digital Health System

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified digital platform designed to integrate fragmented health programme systems and advance India’s digital health transformation. The portal was unveiled during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity, marking a significant step toward building a more […]

Prega News Partners with Yes Madam to Launch ‘Pregmadam’ Campaign Offering Pamper & Deliver Care for Expecting Mothers

May 05: Prega News, India’s No. 1 pregnancy detection kit brand from Mankind Pharma, has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Pregmadam’ in collaboration with Yes Madam, India’s leading at-home salon and wellness service platform. The initiative celebrates and supports expecting mothers and mothers by offering specially curated wellness and grooming packages designed to bring comfort, […]

India Expands Rare Disease Care Network to Strengthen Diagnosis and Treatment Access

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East, to improve access to specialised […]

SimonMed Scales AI Across Routine Imaging to Deliver Preventive Insights Nationwide

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 5th, 2026 – SimonMed, a national outpatient imaging provider and leader in radiology innovation and longevity health technology, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled imaging platform, embedding advanced, FDA-cleared technologies directly into routine diagnostic exams across its nationwide network. The expansion reflects a broader shift in healthcare from imaging as […]

New Study Finds Low-Dose Eye Drops Successful in Managing Adult Myopia for 24 Hours UH Researchers Say One Drop of Atropine is All it Takes for Beneficial Effects

HOUSTON, May 5 – Groundbreaking research from the University of Houston shows that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.   Professor of Optometry Lisa Ostrin and postdoctoral researcher Barsha Lal are reporting that even one drop in the eye of […]

Celebrating National Fitness Day with Major Milestones for Fitness Pioneer Elaine LaLanne

During March we celebrated some incredible women. We wanted to recognize one more incredible woman on National Fitness Day, Elaine LaLanne who has had not only a remarkable career but a remarkable year so far and should be celebrated on National Fitness Day! First, she and her late husband Jack were inducted into the at […]

American College of Radiology Congratulates Radiologist Nicole Saphier for US Surgeon General Nomination

Washington, DC, May 02: The American College of Radiology® today congratulated Nicole B. Saphier, MD, on her nomination by President Donald Trump to be surgeon general of the United States. Saphier would be the first radiologist physician to hold this position. The surgeon general is nominated by the president and is confirmed by the U.S. […]

Bertelsmann India Backed Orange Health Labs hits INR 180 Cr ARR in FY26 & posts 65 pc CAGR growth for 3 straight years

Apr 30: Orange Health Labs announced strong financial performance for FY26, reporting ₹138 crore in revenue and exiting the year at a INR 180 crore ARR, marking a 65% year-on-year growth for both LTM revenue and ARR. With over 3 million orders served to date, the company reinforces its position as India’s fastest diagnostic lab and […]

India Deploys Health Cube in Jamaica Under CARICOM Partnership

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has deployed its “Aarogya Maitri” health cube in Jamaica as part of its efforts to deepen healthcare cooperation with CARICOM member countries and enhance emergency medical preparedness in the region. The mobile medical unit is designed to provide rapid and effective critical care support during natural disasters, public health […]