Anaemia

IAS officer Sushant Gaurav won the PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for transforming Jharkhand's Gumla district through ragi.

Rich in fibre, antioxidants, and a good source of Vitamin C, the custard apple or sitaphal comes with a bunch of health benefits.

In Chittoor’s rural areas, Dr Naperla Praveen is addressing healthcare issues like anaemia through free medical camps while also spearheading an environmental movement. By planting 50,000 trees, he’s not just improving public health but also fostering a sustainable environment that benefits the entire community.

Lucknow-based Aishwarya Bhatnagar and Prateek Rastogi run Greenday to promote innovative farming methods and biofortified seeds that benefit both farmers and consumers alike.

“All it takes is unwavering dedication and commitment towards your work. I am very honoured and proud. I dedicate my Padma Shri award to my mother, sister and all those women and children who have been a part of my journey.”

1 in 4 men and 1 in every 2 women suffer from iron deficiency anaemia. And it takes just one skillet to change that.

Lack of iron often leads to anaemia, extreme fatigue and heart palpitations. Here's how you can fix it.

It is also caused by blood loss, such as from heavy menstrual bleeding, an ulcer, cancer and regular use of some over-the-counter pain relievers, especially aspirin, which can cause inflammation of the stomach lining thus resulting in blood loss.

Dr Kumar says, “COPD patients whom I usually see on a regular basis come to us with a history of prolonged cough, breathlessness, even cough accompanied with sputum, and wheezing.”

Folk medicine and Ayurveda can often provide remedies that offer almost miraculous results. A doctor in Rajasthan stumbled upon one such remedy, and has used it to change the lives of women in villages.