The prevalence of arthritis is rising among women than men in India, a report from SRL Diagnostics, a leading diagnostic chain, revealed on Wednesday. Arthritis affects more than 180 million people in India and its prevalence is much higher than many well-known diseases such as diabetes, AIDS, ... read more
Half the women in India still unaware of period hygiene
‘Lack of affordability, accessibility and awareness are three prime reasons’ Despite government’s campaigns and schemes to ensure girls education, little has been done so far to address one of the major issues leading to their dropout post primary classes — lack of access to sanitary ... read more
In Rural MP, The Obsession With A Male Child Is Endangering The Health Of Families
Thirty-year-old Ramsakhi Adivasi doesn’t want to be sterilised unless she becomes the mother of another boy. Ramsakhi, who lives with her husband in Teehar village of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh, has four daughters and a boy. She still hopes that the next child will be a son! Living in ... read more