Despite having just 42 per cent of a functional kidney, Syam Kumar refused to let his pursuits suffer
With rapid advancements in whole genome sequencing, Kadam noted that genetic science is moving toward even more comprehensive and personalised insights
Medical experts stressed balanced, science-based diets over fads, highlighting the role of nutrients in disease prevention and recovery
Experts warned that India is entering a critical phase where obesity and lifestyle-driven NCDs are rising rapidly across both cities and villages
The 51-year-old author, who released his latest novel, '12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story' a month ago, breaks down the essential tenets of 'mental fitness' into simple everyday habits and thought patterns
At THE WEEK Health Summit 2025, top medical leaders discussed how AI, genomic science and telemedicine are reshaping India’s healthcare landscape
Vikrant Shrotriya, Managing Director of Novo Nordisk India, highlighted the growing health crisis of lifestyle diseases in India, pointing to the 'thin-fat' phenomenon and rising obesity rates
CKM approach is essential for addressing the nation's rising non-communicable disease burden, as experts at THE WEEK Health Summit 2025 highlighted the interconnectedness of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health
A breast cancer vaccine, if proven safe and effective, could be a lifeline for Indian women who lack access to regular screening, early diagnosis, or timely treatment
The BJP MP highlighted initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, Arogya Mandirs, and AI integration, advocating for a holistic approach to empower every citizen
At THE WEEK Health Summit 2025, Union Minister Anupriya Patel set the tone for India’s health transformation, focusing on universal health coverage, digital innovation, and strengthened primary care
Artificial intelligence should not replace but rather aid doctors, said experts at THE WEEK Health Summit 2024 in New Delhi
Union Minister Anupriya Singh Patel also talked about the need for digital records
Edited excerpts from a talk by Dr Madhu Sasidhar, president and CEO of Apollo's hospitals division
Author and MP Shashi Tharoor and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das conducted the session
Bagga is head (retail, cpg and health care), Google Cloud
The actor and cancer survivor also talked about the need for doctors to also have emotional support
India must back its entrepreneurs with financial backing to address real-world challenges, the panellists said
Vadlamani said the one obstacle to innovation is the time it takes for pharmaceutical companies to get regulatory approvals
The award ceremony marked the culmination of the second Health Summit organised by THE WEEK
The government should help by speeding up approvals for trials as India has so far okayed only around 25 of the 100-plus antibodies they have been approved globally, founder-chairman of MedGenome Sam Santhosh said
In a session moderated by Riyad Mathew, chief associate editor and Director, THE WEEK, experts opine AI can help avoid errors and manage drug interactions, but, AI can't replace the fundamental patient-doctor interaction
Ninety-two per cent of leading health care companies see promise in generative AI and 75 per cent are already experimenting with it, said Google’s Siddharth Bagga at THE WEEK Health Summit 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recalls his journey from being a diplomat to becoming a politician
Dr Madhu Sasidhar, president and CEO of Apollo Hospitals Division noted that in the past few decades, the world has seen tremendous changes in terms of life expectancy
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