Healthcare

Low weight and premature birth are prime reasons why 26% of global neonatal deaths occur in India. Meet the good Samaritans trying to change that.

When a cancer diagnosis crashed his world, this man was grateful for the love showered upon him by his wife.

You too can help NPPA in its quest to enforce the new reduced pricing for coronary stents!

Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu writes about the menstrual cup and the taboo associated with its usage.

Mental illness is still considered a taboo subject in many parts of Indian society. This regressive attitude can make things worse for the patients, who often don’t get access to the treatment they need because of societal pressures and judgements. A Noida-based data-driven healthcare service is attempting to change this scenario, one patient at a time.

Aarthi Sampath writes about the struggles of living with muscular dystrophy and how the arts helped her cope with her condition.

Dr. Suruchi Goyal Agarwal, a consultant paediatrician and endocrinologist at Columbia Asia Hospital in Bengaluru, explains all about the new Measles Rubella vaccine.

Cancer treatment in India is often hindered by the lack of early detection. Oncologist Dr. Shona Nag aims to change the scenario by spreading awareness, particularly among women.

Meet Nalini Satyanarayan, a 70-year-old cancer survivor who is now championing the cause of cancer prevention.

Lack of awareness, and general apathy, can sometimes lead to terrible complications for people on a course of medication for a chronic disease. Driven by his own experience, a young Computer Science student from Tamil Nadu has created a new solution to ensure that patients remember to take medications as prescribed, and avoid complications.