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While movies depict heart attacks as 'crushing chest pain,' for women, the experience is often far more vague.

Still commonly perceived as a ‘man’s disease’: Cardiologist explains 8 heart health facts every woman must know to avoid the #1 cause of death

March 16, 2026 6:17 pm

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet symptoms are often missed. Learn the ‘atypical’ signs like jaw pain and nausea, and why menopause shifts your cardiovascular risk.

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‘Jaan hai toh jahaan hai’: Diabetologist insists on these 6 essential health tests every six months, even if you feel fine

December 29, 2025 3:25 pm

Feeling fine doesn't always mean you're healthy. Experts recommend a specific ‘6-test checklist’ every six months.

The primary tax benefit on health insurance comes under Section 80D. It allows deductions for premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, dependent children, and parents. For self, spouse, and children, you can claim up to ₹25,000 a year. Add parents to the policy, and you get another ₹25,000. If either parent is a senior citizen, this second limit rises to ₹50,000. (Express Photo)

Health Insurance Tax Benefits: What Counts & What Doesn’t

December 23, 2025 6:58 pm

With healthcare costs rising faster than incomes, adequate cover is essential for financial security, as a serious illness or hospitalisation can quickly erode years of savings.

Certain groups of seniors spent considerably more time with the medical system, doctor

So many days lost at the doctor’s office

November 26, 2024 6:14 pm

In the meantime, people are looking for ways to preserve their health while cutting back on burdensome care.

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8 essential preventive health checkups for Indian women

March 17, 2024 1:02 pm

Learn how prioritising preventive health checkups empowers women and improves overall well-being. Discover the essential tests women should take for early detection of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more.

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Surviving a heart attack: How you can prevent a second one and live long

February 20, 2024 9:44 am

Many patients wonder what's next for longevity. Dr Karthik Vasudevan, Chief Of Interventional Cardiology & Heart Failure, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, suggests corrective steps

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Health check-up once every year a must says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

November 27, 2022 8:06 am

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that health check-up of every citizen of the state must be done at least once a year and a scheme called - Mukhyamantri Parivar Swasthya Parikshan - has been formulated for this.

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When and how often should you get a routine cardiac checkup done? What tests does heart evaluation entail?

November 02, 2022 1:26 pm

If you have already undergone an angioplasty or a bypass surgery, you are required to follow up with your doctor at least once in six months

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Hypertension, prostate cancer, and other tests that are a must for men over 40

June 08, 2022 12:08 pm

International Men’s Health Month: Over 80 per cent of people with hypertension do not have any symptoms and the only way to figure it out is by evaluation, says a doctor

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I'm approaching a 'milestone' birthday; what health checks should I have at my age?

January 04, 2022 7:30 pm

Several immunisations are recommended from the age of 65, including shingles and influenza, as your immunity starts to wane and your risk of serious illness increases.