Franchise India Holdings limited in association with Francorp and Medium Healthcare Consulting Pvt Ltd has organized a two day workshop on Business of Healthcare, Wellness and Beauty at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. On the occasion India’s First Healthcare, Wellness and Beauty Franchising Report was launched by Mr. Ratan Jalaan, Founder, Medium Healthcare Marketing and Mr. Sachin Marya, CEO & Publisher, Franchise India Holdings Limited.

Painkillers may help relieve pain, but as with most things, too much of the drugs is bad for health. Some learn it the hard way.

In what seems to be an alarming situation for the national health, India ranks highest in the list of Tuberculosis (TB) inflicted countries worldwide, as unveiled by the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

India's healthcare sector is expected to grow at 23 per cent annually to become a $77-billion industry by 2012, according to a recent report.