Healthcare

Nine bidi smokers who suffered from cancer, and their bereaved relatives, wrote a letter to Virjesh Upadhyay, Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, explaining how bidi affected their lives and why larger pictorial representation on bidi packets is important.

What if a blood bank actually functioned like a bank? What if you had an account, where you made deposits, withdrawals and yes, even transfers to help those in need? Well, now you can!

Ever been in a situation when you crossed a street vendor selling something that looked absolutely delicious but you decided not to have it just because he/she was not wearing gloves to prepare the food?

Read the story of Naginbhai Shah, an 86-year-old man who still works with the dedication of a 20-year-old to bring relief and hope to the lives of thousands in Ahmedabad.

Ayurvedic expert Reenita Malhotra Hora, in the latest book, The Ayurvedic Diet published by Harper Collins, presents a jargon-free nutritional wellness guide for that seemingly illusive healthy lifestyle. Here is an excerpt.

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is currently third in the world in terms of volume and thirteenth in terms of value. It is also one of the largest producers of generic medicines in the world.

A dentist, Dr. Ankita Chandra, holds dental camps every weekend in rural India to improve the geriatric medical and oral health in the country for free.

India, being the centre of diabetes, with nearly 3 in 100 people diabetic, is fighting the disease with efficient new drugs and innovative, affordable tests that detect it early.

Most doctors are extremely passionate about all their patients. But there are some who become chapters etched forever in our souls. This is the story of one such patient.

A year ago I weighed 125 kilos and broke the commode! Today, I’m 40 kg lighter and feel on top of the world when I fit into my 16-year-old nephew’s clothes. If I can do it, you can too. Here's how!