Health Check
Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed IKS Health sets IPO price band at Rs 1,265-1,329
With the IPO, the company aims to provide an opportunity for investors to participate in one of the fastest-growing niches in the US healthcare sector
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Lord's Mark Microbiotech set to launch saliva-based organ age test
The company claims this test will be priced between Rs 15,000 and 20,000, making it more affordable than the current market options, which range from Rs 30,000 to 40,000
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When Should You Get a Haemogram Test Done?
A haemogram test should be done when you experience symptoms, like fatigue, weakness or unusual bruising, or as part of a routine health check-up to monitor overall blood health and detect disorders.
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Diagnostic Companies poised for 10-11% revenue growth in FY25: CRISIL
The projected rise in revenue comes on the back of an estimated 8% growth in FY24
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Preventive online health checkups rise 50% in India: Simpl Checkout Scan
Lifestyle-based checkups including diabetes, vitamin deficiency and hair fall, apart from comprehensive full-body checkups, are the most preferred by Indians
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Claim your tax deduction on health checkup and specific treatments
Maximise savings by tapping into lesser-known deductions besides the one on health insurance premium
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ICMR invites suggestions for revising national essential diagnostics list
It is unclear whether the finalisation of the NEDL will lead to price capping of diagnostic tests in line with drugs
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Navi Mumbai civic body to start health-check drive for children from Feb 9
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will launch a health check-up drive beginning February 9 for children and teenagers in the age group of 0-18 years, an official has said. This drive is being implemented under a state government programme for the healthy child. A total of 45 teams have been formed by the NMMC for the purpose. "There are 1,73,913 students in 283 schools and 37,901 students in 352 anganwadis/balwadis who will also be covered under the scheme. These include the students in the government, aided, private, special schools and orphanages, ashram schools and juvenile homes in the limits of the NMMC," the release said on Tuesday.
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Delhi govt waives annual health check-up of employees above 40 years
In view of the prevailing situation, now the Lt Governor has approved the de-linking of submission of the summary of health report from the APAR for 2022-2023
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Remember to avail of tax benefit on health check-up under Section 80D
If your health insurance premium is low, this provision can help you enjoy a higher deduction
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New labour rules propose free annual health check-ups for staff above 40
The proposal, applicable to all factories, mines, and construction firms, is part of the draft Occupational Safety, Health (OSH) and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2020
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Health Check: In terms of exercise, is walking enough?
Health benefits of walking stem from changes that occur in body systems as a result of exercising
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