Health Fitness News

People with a family history of heart disease should consider securing health insurance early, as cardiac procedures in India can cost ₹20-25 lakh. A policy offering ₹25-50 lakh in coverage can provide a financial cushion during medical emergencies. However, policyholders should also check for sub-limits on cardiac procedures, which can restrict payouts despite high overall coverage.

Seven more children died with suspected measles in Bangladesh, lifting the outbreak toll to 1,196. Of these, 104 deaths are confirmed. Officials logged 1,254 new suspected cases and 65 confirmed cases in one day. Health experts blame gaps in routine shots and warn the spread may last weeks despite an urgent vaccine drive now underway.

Since 2007, Gujarat's 108 service has handled over 1.99 crore emergencies and helped save 19.66 lakh lives, state data shows. About 1,500 ambulances offer free pre-hospital care for road accident victims, pregnant women and critically ill patients. With an average response time of 13 minutes, it takes thousands of people to hospitals statewide each day.

Shatavari, a herb linked to Maa Siddhidatri, is long used in Ayurveda for strength, gut health and women's well-being. It is believed to ease stress, support milk supply and balance hormones. However, evidence for many of these benefits is limited. Seek advice from a doctor before use, especially when pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medicines.

Medical Board examinations and medical fitness certification services at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital (SLBSGMC) in Nerchowk, Mandi district, will now be chargeable. The change ends the institution’s earlier practice of providing these services free of cost. The hospital administration issued an official communication announcing the decision.

As the world observes World Menopause Day on October 18, doctors urged women to recognise early signs of menopause, warning that irregular periods, fatigue, poor sleep and mood swings are often dismissed as stress or ageing. Dr Kanika Batra Modi, Director and Clinical Lead, Gynae Onco, Max Hospital, Saket, spoke to The Tribune on the issue.

FSSAI issued notices to Hindustan Unilever over allegedly misleading claims on two Horlicks products. It flagged bone-strength claims and the “no added sugar” label on Horlicks Women's Plus Chocolate Nutrition Drink, citing the presence of maltodextrin. It also questioned the “healthy birth weight” claim on Horlicks Mother's Plus Kesar, saying it could mislead consumers and violate regulations.

Residents’ association DXP-GDA has urged Haryana Minister Aarti Singh Rao to intervene in delays at Shri Maa Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram’s Sector 102A. The proposed facility includes an 883-bed hospital and a 150-seat medical college. Construction is due by December 31, 2026, but the start date for patient services remains unclear.

Ex-British sprinter Beth Dobbin has revealed she spends 22 hours daily in bed due to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). She broke Scotland's 200m record in 2018, won bronze at the Athletics World Cup and finished seventh at the European Championships that year. Dobbin represented Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics and won CWG bronze in 2022 before retiring in April 2026.