Wellness

Hinterland needs more healthcare, says Governor; urges RGUHS graduates to consider ‘remote working’
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . May 7, 2025
Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, has expressed the view that everyone should be happy and healthy — which is the ultimate goal of medical service. He was presiding over the 27th convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Apollo launches ‘ColFit’ – A screening programme to combat rising colorectal cancer
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 30, 2025
In a timely response to the alarming rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) cases across India, Apollo Cancer Centres has launched ‘ColFit’, a comprehensive screening initiative aimed at early detection and prevention of CRC — one of the most treatable forms of cancer when caught early.

Rural healthcare in 10 PHCs all set to shine bright. Read on…
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 29, 2025
Signify, a world leader in lighting, has successfully solarized 10 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Karnataka under its flagship CSR initiative, ‘Swasthya Kiran’, in collaboration with SELCO Foundation.

Nearly-immobile 63-year-old gets relief through robot-assisted knee replacement surgery in city. Here’s more…
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 29, 2025
Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, recently gave a new lease of life to a 63-year-old woman from Yemen who had been struggling with bilateral knee osteoarthritis for five years.

Amazon India to offer free health counselling to over 80,000 delivery associates by 2025-end
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 25, 2025
Amazon India on Friday announced plans to provide free health check-ups to over 80,000 delivery associates through a series of medical camps across the country by the end of 2025.

‘Weight down’, not weighed down: The life-saving story of Suraj who underwent robotic bariatric surgery
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 16, 2025
Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, has successfully performed a robot-aided bariatric surgery on a 35-year-old man weighing 160 kg, offering him a new lease of life.

When ‘fit’ is a feat, like no other…
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 14, 2025
Cult Unbound, in its inaugural edition, has transformed KTPO, Whitefield, into a vibrant hub of athleticism, determination, and celebration.

Skin in the game, literally: Kaya opens 11th clinic in Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 11, 2025
In a vibrant celebration of beauty, innovation, and cutting-edge dermatological care, Kaya, India’s premier brand in skin and hair health, marked the grand opening of its 11th clinic in Bengaluru — this time, in the thriving locality of Sarjapur.

Narayana Health launches Aarogyam: Preventive screening for busy professionals in Bengaluru
- By TBM Newsdesk
- . April 8, 2025
Narayana Health has announced the formal launch of Narayana Aarogyam, a preventive screening initiative designed to empower individuals through early detection and personalised health tests.

Karnataka leads fight against cervical cancer with landmark initiative
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 26, 2025
Karnataka has taken a groundbreaking step in eliminating cervical cancer, demonstrating a strategic and unified effort involving healthcare leaders, key organizations, and policymakers.