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India's obesity crisis could slow growth before GDP catches up
Chief Economic Advisor warns rising obesity and sedentary lifestyles threaten India's productivity edge. Only 6% of Indians exercise regularly, undermining the demographic dividend.
India's food regulator cracks down on 8 brands for fake 'healthy' claims
FSSAI served notices to Emami, Neuherbs, Troovy and five others for misleading product names and unsubstantiated health claims. Here's what each company got wrong.
Apollo Hospitals Names Kamineni to Lead Medical Devices Unit Ahead of Late FY27 IPO
Apollo Healthtech targets Rs 25,000 crore revenue by listing. Shobana Kamineni to lead the spinoff as Apollo restructures its portfolio into focused growth businesses.
Healthcare's AI Coding Crisis: $663M in Claims Hinge on Shared Standards
A BlueCross BlueShield report flagged $663 million in excess inpatient spending tied to AI-driven medical coding. The real problem isn't bad data pipes—it's conflicting definitions of accuracy across health systems.
Celiac disease enters new treatment era beyond the gluten-free diet
About 1 in 100 people live with celiac disease, and therapeutic innovation is now moving beyond dietary management. Here's what's changing in the pipeline.
Your sterile injectable strategy hinges on early lab decisions
Early-stage choices in injectable drug development shape clinical success and manufacturing scale-up. Here's what matters most in the lab-to-clinic transition.
Your FDA audit readiness doesn't have to wait until inspection
Continuous audit readiness lets MedTech teams meet FDA standards faster without sacrificing control. Here's how to shift from crisis mode to sustainable compliance.
Medtronic closes Scientia Vascular buy, aims to control neurovascular start
Medtronic completed its acquisition of Scientia Vascular, continuing a streak of consolidation in the neurovascular space. CEO Geoff Martha says the move positions Medtronic to lead procedure initiation.
Healthcare AI moves past experiments to revenue impact
Healthcare organizations are scaling AI beyond pilots to measurable financial gains. What metrics matter and where adoption is fastest.
Health plans cut maternal costs using data analytics to prevent complications
Insurance companies are using predictive analytics to identify high-risk pregnancies early, reducing emergency visits and improving outcomes. Here's what payers are measuring to lower total cost of care.
Pediatrician: Demand AI Designed for Development, Not Engagement
A Boston Children's Hospital physician argues AI for children must undergo clinical trials measuring language and emotional growth, not screen time — and pediatricians should prescribe it.
Supply chain teams face acute shortage of AI talent, Gartner warns
Gartner identifies outsized demand for AI expertise in supply chain roles. What skills are in shortest supply and where companies should focus hiring efforts.