Opinion

In this article, Dr Vishal Jani (Head of Research, Practo) explains why World Hypertension Day 2026 is a turning point for India, outlining the magnitude of the “silent killer,” the persistent gaps in diagnosis and control, practical lifestyle and clinical steps to reduce risk, and how wearables and AI are reshaping detection and management to […]

In India today, information travels faster than ever, but lifesaving advances in healthcare still do not reach everyone equally. Cancer care is a stark example of this divide: while patients in metro cities increasingly benefit from early diagnosis and precision oncology, those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities often encounter cancer late, at advanced […]

Motherhood is often synonymous with resilience, selflessness and the ability to hold everything together: homes, careers, relationships, and expectations. In the process of caring for everyone else, however, many women gradually sideline their own health, dismissing early warning signs as a normal part of daily life. Fatigue, stress, hormonal fluctuations, and even persistent discomfort are […]

Dr Himesh Gandhi, Consultant Uro-oncologist and Director of Robotic Surgery at Ruby Hall Clinic, highlights how Ruby Hall Clinic’s new Focal One Robotic HIFU system targets only cancerous prostate tissue, sparing healthy areas to minimize incontinence and erectile dysfunction. This precision therapy offers day-care procedures and rapid recovery for India’s rising prostate cancer cases, bridging the gap between […]

In India, mental health conversations have exploded from workplaces to social media, yet 14% of the population grapples with disorders, and 70-80% lack reliable treatment. The real barrier? Not just stigma, but inconsistent access to life-sustaining medications. As Supreet Singh, Founder & CEO of Psychocare Health, argues, solving the “last-mile” supply chain gap is key […]

In this article, Mr. Debjit Patra, Chairman & Founder, MediElaj, explores how AI and predictive analytics are revolutionizing healthcare, moving from reactive crisis management to proactive prevention. Amid rising rates of chronic diseases (74% of global deaths), he highlights tools like wearables and ML models that reduce readmissions by 25%, optimize hospital operations and empower […]

In the shadow of a mounting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis, India stands at a critical crossroads. With drug-resistant infections claiming nearly 300,000 lives in 2019 alone, according to ICMR data, and resistance rates soaring to 80% for pathogens like carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, traditional antibiotics are losing ground fast. Overuse, inadequate diagnostics, and environmental factors have fueled […]

In this article, Amit Srivastava (Founder and Chief Catalyst at NUTRIFYTODAY) explores Big Pharma’s strategic shift from traditional patented drugs to nutraceuticals as a high-growth opportunity in preventive healthcare. He highlights market pressures like rising drug development costs and patent cliffs, alongside booming consumer demand for wellness products targeting immunity, aging and metabolic health, especially […]

Many couples struggling with infertility often wonder why their doctor recommends IUI in one case, IVF in another and ICSI in a third. In reality, the choice between Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is not random or based on a “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach. Instead, it is a carefully individualised […]

Modern medicine stands on the bedrock of science, yet at the bedside in India, that same science often meets the messy realities of belief, misinformation and inequality. In an era where immunotherapy, genomic profiling and early detection have turned once‑hopeless diagnoses into treatable or even curable conditions, the gap between scientific progress and public trust […]