While pregnancy is joy, childbirth can get complicated. Delivering a healthy child is no cakewalk. There can be multiple complications during delivery that, if not handled properly, can lead to the death of the mother and/or the child. That is…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS as it is commonly called, is quite a common problem among the women population of India, especially during their reproductive age. As per a study by the PCOS society, 1 out of 10 Indian women suffers from…
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey for both parents. It signifies an unexplored adventure and the start of your family. Besides the overwhelming emotions, pregnancy also brings with it a list of medical expenses. Regular visits to the doctor, frequent scans and…
Pregnancy and starting a family are important milestones of life, especially when it is your first time. Right from pregnancy to childbirth, a couple’s journey can be an exciting and adventurous one as they discover new aspects, every day. Besides…
It is no secret that medical expenses are constantly rising. While medicine has made tremendous advancements in recent times, you cannot overlook the steadily increasing medical costs. According to the Indian Health Insurance Report, the rate of medical inflation in India…
Advancing age brings with it a host of medical conditions. The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), published in January 2021, conducted a survey of individuals above 60. The survey pointed out the following – 55% of the individuals suffered from a…
According to a definition by the U.S. National Centre for Health Statistics, a chronic illness is one that lasts for three months or more and might get severe with time. On the other hand, Wikipedia defines a chronic condition as one…
To say that medical expenses are rising is putting things mildly. It is rather an understatement as medical inflation is overtaking the average retail inflation in India. As per reports, the retail inflation in India was 3.4% in 2018-19 while medical…
There is a group health plan and an independent health plan when it comes to health insurance. Group health plans are bought by registered groups like employer-employee groups, clubs, banks, trade unions, etc. Such plans cover their members under a…
If there was one significant lesson that the pandemic brought to the forefront; then it is the fact that often group insurance health plans alone may not be sufficient to cater to your medical needs. The group insurance scheme for…
We had chucked the proverb “health is wealth” aside and pushed ourselves too hard professionally for long. But Covid-19 has nudged us out from the deep slumber we were all in. It’s time we took our health seriously, and by…
Back in our school days, our teachers often rewarded us with a bonus period of games if we maintained discipline throughout the day. We would be excited and felt more encouraged to follow class rules to the tee. After all,…
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