Health

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 ...

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 Nai...

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 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 well...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: Child Help Foundation (CHF), a Pan India non-profit organization, through its Menstrual Health Education and Sanitary Napkin Distribution Programme, Child Help Foundation (CHF) reached women and adolescent girls across multiple states, distributing sanitary napkin packets through targeted drives and dedicated awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene and health. Menstrual health remains one of the most overlooked barriers to a girl’s education and a woman’s dignity, particularly in communities where access to sanitary products is limited or disrupted by circumstances beyond their control.Menstrual health remains one of the most overlooked barriers to a girl’s education and a woman’s dignity, particularly in communities whe...

New Delhi [India], October 8: As World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20, attention turns to the importance of maintaining healthy bones through everyday nutrition and lifestyle choices. Bone health is an important part of overall well-being, and making mindful food choices can help support the body’s nutritional needs at every stage of life.Chilean Prunes are gaining recognition as a naturally nutritious addition to everyday diets, with research highlighting their potential role in supporting bone health. Prunes contain important nutrients and bioactive compounds, including vitamin K, potassium, boron, and polyphenols, which contribute to overall nutritional wellness. Their naturally sweet taste and versatility also make them an easy food to include as part of a balanced ...