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India is cementing its status as a top global destination for medical tourists, combining high-quality treatments with significant cost savings. As of 2025, the industry is valued at $18.2 billion and is projected to hit $58.2 billion by 2035, growing at nearly 12–13% annually. In 2024 alone, over 460,000 medical visas were issued, and the […]

By Dr. Nitin Bomanwar, Associate Director Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Nagpur. In India, cancers of the head and neck are among the most frequently diagnosed ones — especially in men. These cancers include those of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, nasal passages, and salivary glands. Many of them develop slowly, and the early signs

Apollo Hospitals Launches ‘BEKIND’, an Initiative Showcasing the Quiet Power of Human Kindness Through the Film ‘EMPATHY IN ACTION’ Ahmedabad, July 29, 2025: In a world increasingly focused on technology, Apollo Hospitals turns the spotlight back to what has always mattered most in healing: human kindness. To emphasise the Apollo philosophy of true healing being

Dr Sampat Kumar Shettigar, Senior consultant-pediatrics and neonatology Bengaluru, 29 July 2025: As the first drops of rain kiss the earth, the monsoon brings with it a refreshing break from the scorching summer. For school-going children, it also means jumping in puddles, the smell of wet mud, paper boats, and cooler weather. But ask any

When 38-year-old Rajiv Mehta walked into his physician’s office for a routine checkup, he didn’t expect the results to change the way he lived his life. He had no symptoms, no discomfort, and no warning signs. It was surprising when the reports indicated that he had high LDL cholesterol. This story is common among patients due to misconceptions such

Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology According to the World Health Organization (WHO), viral hepatitis has now become as deadly as tuberculosis. Every 30 seconds, someone in the world dies of viral hepatitis. The WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report reveals a sobering truth: viral hepatitis now causes 1.3 million deaths annually, making it the

Chandigarh, July 28th, 2025: Nephrocare Health Services Limited known for its brand NephroPlus, Asia’s largest dialysis services provider and fifth largest globally (in terms of number of treatments performed in Fiscal 2025) (as per a F&S report), has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator SEBI to raise funds through an

By Dr. Vijay Aditya Yadaraju, Radiation Oncology Consultant, HCG Cancer Hospital, Visakhapatnam Radiation therapy does not just treat the body but puts it on a rigorous test. While it works towards destroying the cancer cells, it also puts stress on the healthy tissues. Fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and changes in the taste often follows. In the middle of the treatment, food consumption takes a

Ahmedabad, July 28th, 2025: City doctors have witnessed a 5-7 times increase in acute liver failure cases linked to Hepatitis A. The significant surge in Hepatitis A-linked acute liver failure cases has been registered post the COVID-19 pandemic and people in the age group of 10-25 years are mostly affected. Dr Pathik Parikh, Liver Transplant

Mumbai, 28th July 2025: On the eve of World Head & Neck Cancer Day, which is celebrated on July 27th every year, HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Colaba, hosted a special Cancer Survivor Meet 2025, where more than 100 head and neck cancer survivors and their family members came together. The occasion was to mark