In an uncommon occurrence of Covid breakthrough infection, Vivek Kumar Singh, an AIIMS Hospital employee, tested positive three weeks after being fully vaccinated. Here, he is grateful that vaccines and colleagues at AIIMS helped him survive.
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Deepti's family, including her parents stayed safe for more than a year until it all changed. Despite vaccination, despite being careful, her dad, a senior doctor and her mom got COVID and then other members of the family. She shares their…
Usha Jesudasan, author of self-help books, writes how the sudden loss of loved ones in the second wave of the pandemic shut her down completely, till the enduring light and beauty of the moon instilled hope. Read to push back Covid gloom.
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Naveen, 27, from Noida was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis out of the blue. It left him shocked and in immense physical pain, followed by a series of emergency visits to the hospital, each more critical than the previous one. Through all this, Naveen…
Jennifer Menezes, 28-year-old stroke survivor, fights her paralysis with hope and courage. Here she narrates her account in detail to disseminate information, particularly against prolonged headaches which could indicate a looming stroke.
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Dr Anupama Pattiyeri, who has a strong family history of hemophilia, was diagnosed with mild Hemophilia A at age 32. Today, she is actively involved with primary counselling as well as educational and financial empowerment among young hemophilics…
Asha Sharma, a young engineer, narrates the harrowing delays she faced in diagnosing her endometrial cancer (also called uterine cancer) and wishes to use her hardships and learnings to strengthen advocacy for women’s health.
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Sangeetha Param, 26 a mental health advocate continues to deal with depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and has survived suicide attempts. She talks about her relapses and her inner struggles to stay afloat. She is…
Madhukar Talwalkar, owner of the iconic Talwalkar gym, recently celebrated his 87th birthday. Here, he shares his mantras on leading a disciplined life that has helped him keep free of disease. And his health and fitness tips for the nation. In his…
