Health

India’s Tier-2 cities are emerging as key employment hubs, driven by expansion across infrastructure, manufacturing, BFSI, logistics, retail, and technology sectors. Hiring is becoming increasingly capability-led, with demand concentrated in areas such as finance and compliance, operations, customer-facing roles, supply chain, administrative functions, and apprenticeship-driven positions, rather than broad-based workforce expansion. This shift is creating more structured entry pathways into …

Over 220 million Indians are affected by hypertension, with nearly 9 out of 10 remaining inadequately treated ● Increasingly driven by stress, sedentary lifestyles, and poor dietary habits, with a worrying rise among young adults Bengaluru | May 13, 2026: On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, hypertension continues to be one of India’s most pressing public health concerns sitting at …

Mental health disorders are among the fastest-growing health challenges in India and globally. Conditions such as cognitive decline, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and generalized anxiety affect millions, yet their diagnosis still relies predominantly on subjective tools such as clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and standardized questionnaires. A critical gap in current mental healthcare lies in the inability to detect early …

Smoking remains one of the most preventable causes of disease and premature deaths worldwide, yet its impact continues to strain public health systems and families alike. From cancers and heart disease to chronic respiratory illnesses, tobacco use silently contributes to a wide range of conditions that often go undetected until they are advanced. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, millions continue …

By Dr. Ravi Joshi, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead – Hematology, Pediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, CAR-T & Cellular Therapy Specialist, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Mahadevapura, Bengaluru. Every year, thousands of children in India are born with a preventable blood disorder called Thalassemia. Despite advances in treatment, lack of awareness and delayed screening continue to place …

A comparison of 1.6 lakh Indian men flags Telangana as the state with the steepest drop in digestive health, and the findings point to a direct link with male hair loss. Hyderabad, 08 May 2026: Traya Health, India’s leading hair loss solution brand, today highlighted findings from its national gut-hair health study that place Telangana at the centre of a quietly worsening …

Inputs by – Dr A Satya Srinivas, Medical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Hospital, Vijayawada In oncology, stage at diagnosis is one of the most consequential variables in a patient’s outcome. It is a clinical term, but it carries an entirely human meaning: the earlier a cancer is found, the more options exist, the less aggressive the treatment needs to be, and the greater …

Motherhood is often defined by the little things that stay with us for life. From the way we speak to the values we carry forward, many of our everyday habits are shaped at home. This Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on a simple yet lasting legacy mothers can pass on to their children: the habit of good oral hygiene. Healthy …

Most of us don’t think about breathing, it’s something we do automatically. But for more than 260 million people around the world, every breath is a conscious deal with their surroundings. As we celebrate World Asthma Day, it’s time to face a harsh truth, being able to breathe freely has become a sign of privilege. The “Asthma Gap” isn’t just …

Doctors warn persistent cough is often overlooked as a key symptom of asthma Indoor air pollution now emerging as a major trigger for respiratory flare-ups Early diagnosis and regular inhaler use can prevent severe asthma attacks and deaths Hyderabad, May 4: A cough lasting more than two to three weeks, especially if it worsens at night or early morning, along with intermittent breathlessness …