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Dr Lal PathLabs: Street worried over rising pressures

Analysts expect Indian diagnostic firms to benefit from geographic expansions and price hikes.

1 min read Last Updated : May 10 2024 | 3:44 PM IST

Dr. Lal PathLabs, India’s biggest diagnostics firm by revenue, posted a bigger profit for the fourth straight quarter on Thursday, led by the addition of more labs and increased demand for medical tests.

The company’s consolidated net profit jumped 49% year-on-year to Rs 84.5 crore ($10.1 million) in the fourth quarter.

Its shares climbed as much as 7.8% after the results before trimming some gains to trade up about 6%. Rival Metropolis Healthcare was

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Pickleball Exhibition, Senior Health Fair takes place in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Players grabbed their paddles and took part in a pickleball exhibition in Biloxi this week.

The open-play exhibition and senior health fair is a way to keep the aging population young and healthy.

The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District teamed up with Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickleball to make this happen at the Donald Snyder Community Center.

One player says she moved across the country to play here on the Coast.

“I moved to Biloxi for pickleball because it’s so great, and I know they have the best program in the whole nation,” said player Amy

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Using nature to treat mental health patients

By Rose Hoban

The impulse to retreat to nature to improve and sustain one’s mental health has a long history — from the times of Hippocrates, who’s often credited with saying “nature is the physician of disease,” to Henry David Thoreau who voyaged into the woods to “live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.”

More recently, doctors in Japan have been writing prescriptions for their patients to take walks in the woods.

Too often, though, people with mental health problems end up spending their days in rooms lit by artificial light, with little access to fresh air,

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How science cleared the air over inhaled health risks

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For a quick summary of the fight for clean air over the past century, look out of any office window.

Odds are your view won’t be obscured by dangerous smog – or by clouds of cigarette smoke. For much of the past century, that would have been unthinkable.

“Even since just the 1980s, air pollution has fallen dramatically,” said Dr. Robert Brook, a professor of cardiovascular medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. He can see the improvement just by watching the background when movies from that era come on. “It’s amazing, the change. And it

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The ‘healthiest’ way to spend 24 hours depends on what you value most

It’s known as the “Goldilocks day”: the “just right” way to allocate your time to various activities for optimal health.

Sounds like a handy guide to life, right? But is it even possible?

We already have guidelines around how much physical activity adults should get each week. So how

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Plus One Ponderings & Ethical Choices: Navigating the Plus One Debate on UK Wedding Invitations with Respect to Engagement Rings

As couples embark on the beautiful journey towards marriage, a plethora of decisions await them, from choosing the perfect venue to selecting the ideal wedding attire. However, one aspect that often triggers debates and contemplations is the inclusion of plus ones on wedding invitations. This seemingly innocuous decision can lead to discussions around guest lists, budget constraints, and, surprisingly, ethical considerations, particularly when it comes to engagement rings. In the context of UK weddings, where traditions blend with modern sensibilities, navigating the plus one debate with respect to engagement rings involves a nuanced understanding of social norms, personal values, and …

How Health Plans Can Empower Medicaid Member Engagement to Take Action

Introduction:

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, Medicaid member engagement is more important than ever. Health plans must find innovative ways to empower their members to take control of their health and well-being. By actively involving Medicaid members in their care and encouraging them to take action, health plans can improve outcomes, reduce costs, and ultimately enhance the overall quality of care. In this article, we will discuss strategies for health plans to effectively engage Medicaid members and empower them to make informed decisions about their health.

Medicaid Member Engagement:

Medicaid member engagement is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing …