Healthcare

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.

With their health over stigma initiative, Haiyya promotes community organisation to tackle the taboo subject that is sex and bring it out in the open.

Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, obesity surgeon, and a team of other doctors will treat Eman Ahmed, an Egyptian national, for free.

Ageing comes with its own share of health problems and maladies, many of which are caused by an increasingly sedentary and inactive lifestyle. A Bangalore-based initiative is helping the elderly fight these issues through Active Ageing.