Treading Old GroundWhy Misrepresenting Monkeypox as a Sexually Transmitted Disease Is Dangerous to Public Health People need to be informed "that monkeypox spreads through close contact with an infected person, which includes sex but is not limited to it." By Saumya Kalia
Validation Finally!Women, Younger People Are at Greater Risk of Developing Long Covid: Study A large-scale study has documented 62 symptoms of long Covid -- validating the experiences of millions struggling with it. By Devrupa Rakshit
It's A Miracle!Indian‑Origin Woman With Just Months To Live Was Declared Breast Cancer‑Free After a New Drug Trial "When I was offered the trial I didn't know if it would work for me, but I thought at least I could do something to help others..." By Devrupa Rakshit
Binding BinaryBody Matters: How Non‑binary Patients Navigate Gynaec Offices "When you enter a gynaec's office, it doesn't matter whether you're a woman or not -- what matters is that you are a female-bodied person." By The Swaddle Team
So How Old Are You Really?Can We Measure People’s ‘Speed’ of Aging? There's now a way to figure out how fast someone is aging by tracking biomarkers, including blood pressure, cholesterol, lung, and kidney function. By Devrupa Rakshit
Systems of CareMore than 98% Survivors of Gender‑Based Violence Don’t Seek Medical Help, Finds NFHS Survey India's response to gender-based violence is punitive in nature.... in all the focus directed at perpetrators, the individual in the thralls of violence is overlooked. By Saumya Kalia
Misery in Numbers45% of People Who Died in 2020 Had No Medical Care, New Govt Data Shows While there was a surge in people dying due to lack of medical attention, the number of registered deaths in institutional care decreased. By Saumya Kalia
More Awareness Please?All You Need to Know About Complex PTSD "Hypervigilance and startle response are big issues for me. I’m constantly scanning to make sure everything’s safe." By Devrupa Rakshit
Cascading BenefitsOur Partners’ Education Can Positively Impact Our Individual Health, Shows Study "...although [one's] own level of education is clearly important for their health, they also reap the benefits of their partner’s education." By Devrupa Rakshit
Budgeted HopeThe Success of Govt’s Proposed Tele‑Mental Health Program Will Depend Entirely on Execution Accessibility issues and privacy concerns may pose threats to the government's digital mental health initiative, experts say. By Devrupa Rakshit
Health-Crossed MemesDolo‑650 is India’s Favorite Medicine – and Meme. What Could Go Wrong? When internet culture intersects with public health, the line between education and misinformation gets blurred. By Saumya Kalia
No Aces Up Your SleeveBody Matters: Navigating Asexuality in a Gynaec’s Office "She spent the entire consulting session telling me… that there is no such thing as asexuality or demisexuality" By The Swaddle Team
Web Of InequalityAlmost 1 in 4 Patients Faced Discrimination Due to Caste, Religion: Oxfam Survey 35% of women also underwent physical tests by male doctors without another female in the room, violating the Charter of Patients' Rights. By Devrupa Rakshit
Let's Do Better?Trans Persons’ Council Recommends Revision in Medical Curriculum, Sensitization of Doctors There is a “need to prevent” gender affirmative surgeries by medical professionals who are “not trained or well-equipped.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Miracles Galore!A Woman’s Immune System ‘Naturally’ Cured Her of HIV This is the second documented case of an already rare phenomenon that doctors are calling a "miracle of the human immune system." By Devrupa Rakshit
In The AftermathMajority of Covid19 Survivors Show ‘Long Covid’ Symptoms up to 6 Months: Study "One's battle with Covid doesn't end with recovery from the acute infection" and the healthcare system needs to prepare for the aftermath. By Devrupa Rakshit
Great ExpectationsIs Your Therapist Responsible for Making You a ‘Better’ Person? A therapist's job is to "nudge" and "guide" their clients to become the person they envision themselves to be. By Devrupa Rakshit
Stories We TellUsing Storytelling in Public Health Messaging Can Make It More Effective, Say Experts An effective metaphor for rising Covid19 cases could be “describing a sink that has water dripping slowly from a faucet one week and quickly overflooding the next week.” By Devrupa Rakshit