Team L&M In the 56th meeting of the GST Council, several major decisions were taken to provide big relief to patients and the general public. The GST on several essential medical products, which was earlier 18%, has now been reduced to 5%. This includes crucial equipment like thermometers, medical-grade oxygen, all diagnostic kits and reagents, […]Read More
Health – Wellness, Fitness & Balanced Living
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Bhavani Priya Koganty Fertility and mental health have a bi-directional relationship. When you are stressed, the delicate hormones may get imbalanced, affecting ovulation and sperm production. And, recently, due to a lot of health factors, hectic work schedules, sedentary lifestyles, and an increased number of ARTs, the intersection of mental health and fertility has gained […]Read More
Team L&M CARE Hospitals has launched its new state-of-the-art 24×7 multilingual call centre, developed in partnership with Tech Mahindra, a global technology services company. The facility has been designed to improve patient access, strengthen service standards, and support CARE’s core ethos of providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and accessible quality healthcare. The launch program was attended by […]Read More
Team L&M When COVID-19 first struck, fear and uncertainty surrounded everything, including organ donation. Could someone who has recovered from COVID donate their kidney or liver safely? Would the virus still be inside their body? Could it harm the person receiving the transplant? Medical experts clearly have the answers now. “Yes, people who have recovered […]Read More
Team L&M With over three lakh patients on the waiting list and at least 20 people dying every day while waiting for an organ, India’s organ donor shortage, particularly deceased donations, has taken a heavy toll. According to the Health Ministry’s own figures, the number of donors (including deceased) increased from 6,916 in 2014 to […]Read More
Dr RV Raghunandan The air we breathe is a critical factor in our health and wellbeing. With each breath, we are either nourishing our bodies or exposing ourselves to potential harm. From childhood to adulthood, our lungs adapt and fuel us with the oxygen we need to survive. But what happens when this natural rhythm […]Read More
Dr Sonal Anand In India’s bustling cities, often described as places that never sleep, hustle culture defines daily life. The fast-paced lifestyle offers endless opportunities but also brings growing challenges for mental health. Crowded trains, busy markets, and congested public spaces create environments that can be especially difficult for those living with crowd anxiety. More […]Read More
One Vaccine, Many Protections Dr Shanu Jain Parents seek the best for their children. We think about healthy food, education, safety—and wholesome health. However, there is one important health factor that many Indian families tend to side-step: the HPV vaccine in young girls. HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae […]Read More
Experts highlight that various factors, such as smokeless tobacco, betel nut use, and HPV infections, are the causes behind the rising number of cases among young Indians Team L&M Oral cancer is not an older person’s problem anymore. Currently, oral cancer cases are spiking in young adults in their 30s and 40s. Shockingly, factors such […]Read More
Dr. Payel Biswas Soo Breastfeeding is more than just nourishment; it is a profound act of love between a mother and her baby. From the very first moment when a mother holds her newborn close to her chest a silent promise and emotional bond is born. But, in India thousands of new mothers stop breastfeeding […]Read More