In India, Cataracts Not Just For The Elderly
In the early 90s, more than one-third of the world’s blind population lived in India, according to most estimates at the time. Of this, 80% were a result of untreated cataract. In other parts of …True Number of Fake Vitamins in India Unknown, But Likely High
In December 2015, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) released a report on the Indian nutraceuticals, or health supplements, industry that claimed as much as 60 …What Is Going On With Organ Donation in India?
Organ donation is a gray area for most people, difficult to discuss; we all recognize it can be life-saving, but it requires an uncommon comfort with planning ahead in the event of one’s death. …The Change Before Menopause
At certain points in life, women’s bodies undergo drastic change – menarche, pregnancy, menopause. The first two get a lot of attention, but seldom are women prepared for the changes of …Married, But Parenting Alone
On a serene, Sunday evening four years ago, Prathiba, then 38 and a homemaker in Bangalore, was on the verge of crying in a public park. For more than 15 years, she had been happily married to a …‘All Hell Broke Loose’: 5 Stories About Traveling With Kids
Traveling with children can be a lot of things – boring isn’t one of them. Have you had a travel disaster recently? Commiserate with these five moms, as they remember family trips that went awry …How Horticultural Therapy Can Help Kids With Autism (And Everyone)
A blue sky, green leaves, rich soil – they aren’t just life’s simplest pleasures. Horticultural therapy is a type of therapeutic treatment focused around caring for and nourishing plants. Under a …Is Preventative Deworming Worthwhile?
Deworming: It’s one of those rites of passage for an Indian parent, on par with vaccines and vitamins. Many of us follow the timeworn practice of our own parents or pediatricians, administering …PCOS: What It Is, What You Need To Know
PCOS – everyone seems to know a least one woman with it, and yet, most understand very little about it. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that can affect women …Listen Up! Raising A Hearing-Impaired Baby
When a child is born with a hearing impairment, it can be overwhelming for the parents. It may also be a little sad for parents who are hearing themselves; long years of raising a child with whom …Helping A Reluctant Reader
Reading is not only an essential life skill that helps your child’s brain grow, it’s also a magical, exciting journey of vibrant thought and imagination. But not every child finds reading …What You Should Know About TB
Last year, the World Health Organization reported that 9 million people worldwide contracted active tuberculosis. Of these, 1.5 million lost their lives. In India, 2 million active cases are …How Men Deal With Miscarriage
In the winter of 2007, Dr Chandran*, then 41, was enjoying Christmas dinner with family. There was much to celebrate besides the holiday; his wife was in the early stages of pregnancy with their …Fibromyalgia: When Everything Hurts
Sagarika Chakraborty, 30, can vividly recall the day she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She was a student, very athletic, and on that particular day, deeply involved in an exciting Frisbee …Language And Early Child Development
Babies are born linguists. They can react to sounds even before birth. And afterwards, experts say, their cries are the first stirrings of language. Parents are often able to distinguish between …Do you like stalkers?
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