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Health Literacy: The Hidden Engine of India’s Economic Growth
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Health Literacy: The Hidden Engine of India’s Economic Growth

5 min readUpdated: Feb 10, 2026 02:07 PM IST Imagine an overlooked key to India’s economic boom, one that’s not about shiny new tech or massive infrastructure projects. What if it’s something much more personal, something we all deal with every day- our health.  A recent study by The Economist Impact, supported by Haleon, showcases that helping...

Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar shares perimenopause struggle, admits she is in bad shape: ‘Face soojh jaata hai’
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Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar shares perimenopause struggle, admits she is in bad shape: ‘Face soojh jaata hai’

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 10, 2026 01:00 PM IST Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar, 48, recently opened up about struggle with perimenopause, warning against being blindsided by a lot of misguiding information. “I am in bad shape because of perimenopause. And if you eat extra salt, face itna soojh jaata hai (your face swells up)…you...

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Healthcare startup Preventify raises Rs 2 crore in funding round led by PedalStart

Healthcare startup Preventify has raised Rs 2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, alongside participation from angel investors, including Narayana Health Executive Vice Chairman Viren Shetty and Dezy COO Jatin Kakrani. The capital raised will fund the construction of Preventify‘s first cluster of 10 clinics. It will also support the expansion of...

‘Your head can weigh up to 60 pounds’: Doctor explains how screen height causes neck pain, headaches, and upper back tightness
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‘Your head can weigh up to 60 pounds’: Doctor explains how screen height causes neck pain, headaches, and upper back tightness

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 10, 2026 01:00 AM IST In a recent Instagram post, Dr Kunal Sood, a double-board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, explained that repeatedly looking down at a phone or laptop places a disproportionate load on the cervical spine. “In a neutral position, the human head weighs about 10 to...

Nargis Fakhri shares health update; says is ‘not 100 per cent fit’ as she heals with regenerative therapy: ‘I had platelets put in my neck, hip…’
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Nargis Fakhri shares health update; says is ‘not 100 per cent fit’ as she heals with regenerative therapy: ‘I had platelets put in my neck, hip…’

Rockstar actor Nargis Fakhri, who has been battling injuries for over a decade, recently opened up about the same and the subsequent “healing” journey with stem cell therapy. “I am in Bengaluru. I had platelets injected into various parts of my body to promote regeneration. I had platelets put in my neck for a neck...

Shark Tank India’s Kanika Tekriwal recollects cancer journey at 21, says she fought with a lot of pain during chemotherapy: ‘Now sitting with a head full of hair’
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Shark Tank India’s Kanika Tekriwal recollects cancer journey at 21, says she fought with a lot of pain during chemotherapy: ‘Now sitting with a head full of hair’

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 05:55 PM IST Shark Tank India judge Kanika Tekriwal recently disclosed that she battled cancer, leaving her co-judges Aman Gupta and Vineeta Singh shell-shocked. In response to a pitch on CBD or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the latest season’s Episode 24, the 35-year-old recalled being diagnosed at 21. “I...

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Odisha govt plans digital platform for priority appts of cancer patients

Bhubaneswar: Suspected cancer patients and people who are already undergoing treatment for cancer will no longer need to stand in long queues in top govt hospitals for consultation, diagnosis and treatment, as the state govt is planning to create a digital platform for priority booking of appointments for these people. Patients’ appointments can be booked...

‘I’m always left incredibly offended…’: Billie Eilish once opened up about the frustration of being misunderstood with Tourette’s
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‘I’m always left incredibly offended…’: Billie Eilish once opened up about the frustration of being misunderstood with Tourette’s

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 10:00 PM IST Billie Eilish once offered a rare and candid look into her life with tics induced by Tourette’s syndrome during her appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, turning a personal reality into a powerful moment of awareness. “If you film me for...

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