19-Apr-17 The Indian nutraceuticals market is expected to reach USD8.5 bn by 2022, from USD2.8 bn in 2015. Functional food & beverages are expected to grow with a higher growth rate than dietary supplements (currently 65% of the market) due to increasing visibility in modern retail formats and TV advertisements. [image: Business Standard / Shutterstock]
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18-Apr-17 Hong Kongers are increasingly turning to technology to monitor their health according to a recent survey that found 52% are likely to use wearables while doing exercise. Among HK's new health-tech start-ups is Clim8, which incorporates thermal clothing technology into garments to help wearers achieve regulated body temperature. [image: HKTC]
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11-Apr-17 China is seeing a growing interest from medical travellers seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as well as those seeking high-end western therapies and treatments in some of the world's best private healthcare centers. China's National Development and Reform Commission targets to build 10 TCM health tourism model zones offering medical treatment, wellness, recuperation and elder care by 2020. [image: Australian Business Forum]
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07-Apr-17 According to data from Amazon.in, the healthcare category has grown 150% year on year with some of the top selling products in the category are blood glucose monitors, fitness trackers, and blood pressure monitors. The younger generation are driving these purchases that include for self-use and gifts for parents and grandparents. [image: ET Retail / Amazon]
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04-Apr-17 Fitbit has decided to increase its investment in marketing, promotions and distribution in India, said Steve Morley, vice president and general manager of APAC at Fitbit Inc. The company, which launched its products in the country in July 2015, has products in over 1,000 stores across 90 cities, while customers from over 350 cities have bought their products. [image: ET Healthworld]
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