Healthcare

Remembering Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao, an Indian scientist who revolutionised the field of medicine but was forgotten by the history books.

According to WHO’s Global TB report 2015, India has the highest TB burden in the world. For people like Narendra, who develop extremely drug resistant TB, it is vital that new and promising drugs like bedaquiline and delamanid be made easily accessible and affordable.

Raghav, a resident of Indore, was in college when he noticed how big a problem it is for many to arrange blood at the right time. Here's how he decided to solve it.

Inspired by his father to donate blood regularly, this IT professional from Bengaluru did not think twice about donating blood stem cells and his unselfish gesture has helped a child with a rare blood disorder lead a normal life

Everyday food items that will help boost your metabolism and put you on the fast track to good health!

For over a month now, an online petition on change.org started by Bengaluru-based Namita Kumar has been drawing attention to the shortage of a drug called Desferal, which is critical for managing the disease. While the social media campaign has helped, much more needs to be done to help the thalassemia community in India get the support and medical care they need.

Taking a few important steps to keep yourself, your family and your friends safe can make a huge difference in the battle against dengue and chikungunya. Here is all you need to know about the symptoms, key differences, treatment, natural repellents, immunity boosters, and preventive measures for these diseases.

So you have adopted a healthy lifestyle and are eating salads enriched with the goodness of organic fruits and vegetables these days? But what about the takeout containers you are having these salads in? If they are made of plastic then you need to think carefully about the overall effect this is having on your body.

Neha and Rahul were heartbroken to know that Neha could not carry a child in her womb. But commercial surrogacy gave them hope.

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition says that the traditional Indian diet, with its very low meat consumption, is associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.