Ananda Shankar Jayant talks of what inspired and gaver her strength to deal with Breast Cancer, its treatment, its aftermath
"I realized then that I, who thought I had complete control of my life, had control of only three things: My thought, my…
Christina Kim, long one of the LPGA Tour's most effervescent personalities, opens up about her battle with depression.
"I felt like all the fun and joy was suffocating me," she says now. "I looked down, and the water seemed very inviting, even…
Murlidhar Ahire lies lifeless in the bedroom of his Vikhroli apartment while his younger son, Tushar tells us he was an active 69-year-old until two months ago. The retired Air India employee has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD),…
Lalitha Nair, 49, talks about the pitfalls of suddenly falling victim to a life-threatening condition. Her experience and survival tips – from timely medical check-ups to insurance.
When did you have the kidney transplant?
I underwent kidney…
Today Juliana Lim from Singapore is a team leader in a Diabetes Support Group inspiring others to be open about their condition. Read about her inspiring story
Minakshi Ray talks about her experience – the weird and the wonderful - while being treated for breast cancer.
I was scheduled for my first chemotherapy session on April 17, 2013. Even though I believe “ignorance is bliss” sometimes…
SR Madhu, 73, has had diabetes for 23 years, and has avoided the health hazards faced by his peers. He thanks the diabetes lifestyle for his wellbeing. Plus, his experience of hypoglycaemia.
I was quite upset to discover in 1991 that…
This touching and poignant documentary – “Portraits of Care” – looks at the lives of four amazing Caregivers and gives a rare glimpse into the realities of long-term care in India. A husband as caregiver, a wife as caregiver,…
Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill cancer patient whose viral YouTube video reignited the debate on assisted-suicide, ended her life on Saturday.
Bioethicist Arthur L Caplan says that Ms Maynard's story has the potential to change the…
