Healthcare

Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a genetic problem that occurs before birth. But with care and support, children living with the condition can grow to have healthy, happy and productive lives.

Meet Thomas Bobby Philip, the first Indian to successfully run the Boston Marathon barefoot. In spite of having a full time desk job, this passionate runner makes sure that running remains the most important element in his schedule. Here is his journey.

Dr. Ravi Kannan’s vision has turned a small cancer centre into a full-fledged hospital in Assam’s Barak valley.

Sheeba Ameer saw her daughter suffering through the pain of cancer and eventually losing her life to the dreaded disease. This grieving mother is now providing affordable cancer care to other patients through her organization Solace.

Doctors say that after the transplant, Hitarth only has a 25% chance of survival

Modern urban life, exciting and rewarding as it may be for many, brings its own share of problems. People feel isolated being away from family, don’t have time to make lasting friends, and often feel depressed. Helping Hand volunteers counsel those who have no one else to turn to and provide support to mental health professionals as well. Read more about this unique organization.

Reshma Valliappan is an inspiration, and so is her art. Her laughter is infectious and so is her passion. Meet the woman who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 22, and is today a source of encouragement for many.

Dr. Vishal Rao, a Bangalore based oncologist, has developed a voice prosthesis that can help throat cancer patients speak after surgery. And unlike the extremely expensive ones available in the market today, this device will cost just Rs. 50.

Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi used robotic arms to successfully remove cancerous pancreas from a 40-year-old woman, without an open surgery. They used these arms to detach the diseased organ and then took it out through the vagina.

States in northeast India have registered a greater number of HIV cases than other parts of the country in the last decade. According to a NACO status report, Manipur has more than 25,000 registered people living with HIV. And their children, whether infected or not, are afraid of being identified and treated badly. Here are some of their stories.