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  • Don’t believe these myths associated with HIV

    Don’t believe these myths associated with HIV

    There are lots of myths and misconceptions surrounding HIV infection. Here, we bust them for you.

  • Have we found a cure for HIV at last?

    Have we found a cure for HIV at last?

    HIV may soon be a curable disease. At least the recent case of The London Patient would have us hope so. While medical advancement is sure to come up with a ray of hope for HIV patients, we tell you how to take care of yourself at home if you are infected by this deadly virus.

  • Real life hero: This is how Dimple Patel fought back after losing her mother to suicide

    Real life hero: This is how Dimple Patel fought back after losing her mother to suicide

    At the age of 23, Dimple Patel saw her mother losing her life to suicide, thanks to the mental health challenges that run in their family. Born in Ahmedabad and brought up in Chicago, she is currently pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. In this exclusive first personal account, this 31-year-old talks about how she is fighting it out while helping others.

  • Meet Dimple Bawa, the breast cancer champion who'll inspire you

    Meet Dimple Bawa, the breast cancer champion who'll inspire you

    Dimple Bawa, a cancer survivor and the founder of Cheers to Life Foundation, a support group for cancer patients, believes that cancer is not a death sentence. On this World Cancer Day, she pens an exclusive article for The HealthSite, where she tells us about her fight against breast cancer and the stigma that surrounds cancer.

  • India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally, says WHO

    India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally, says WHO

    Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half, said World Health Organization (WHO).

  • WHO report says India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally

    WHO report says India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally

    A recent report by WHO suggests that even though the number of leprosy cases have gradually declined worldwide, around two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half.

  • Follow these 4 self-help tricks to fight against signs of schizophrenia

    Follow these 4 self-help tricks to fight against signs of schizophrenia

  • Lesbian, gay adolescents more vulnerable to depression, say researchers

    Lesbian, gay adolescents more vulnerable to depression, say researchers

    Owing to discrimination and stigma associated with sexual minorities, depressive symptoms are more common among those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, not exclusively heterosexual, or not sure of their sexual orientation from age 10, and continue throughout their early adulthood, say researchers.

  • Ananya Birla feels there is stigma and shame surrounding Mental illness

    Ananya Birla feels there is stigma and shame surrounding Mental illness

    Ananya Birla feels there are a stigma and fear surrounding mental illness which often isolates people. The singer says people in India are scared to reach out for help because they don't want to be judged.

  • Expert Speak: Beat the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS

    Expert Speak: Beat the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS

    HIV testing is pivotal in ensuring that the ailment is detected early and the persons infected with the virus can have longer, productive lives. Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant-Infectious Disease, Aster CMI, sheds light on the topic in this article.

  • World Aids Day 2018: Facts about HIV you need to know

    World Aids Day 2018: Facts about HIV you need to know

    Dr Rita Bakshi, Senior Gynaecologist and IVF Expert, International Fertility Centre, briefs you about 'Know Your Status', which is also the theme of the Aida Day this year.

  • World Aids Day 2018: Dietary guidelines for people with HIV

    World Aids Day 2018: Dietary guidelines for people with HIV

    On December 1, people around the world observe World Aids Day. Today, we will tell you what you should incorporate in your daily diet, if you are suffering from HIV. Don't forget to follow these tricks.

  • World Aids Day 2018: This is how people with HIV can take care of their emotional well-being

    World Aids Day 2018: This is how people with HIV can take care of their emotional well-being

    For people living with HIV, this can be challenging because it can take a toll on their physical and emotional well-being. Hence, here are some tricks to help you to de-stress and enhance your emotional well-being.

  • World Aids Day 2018: Know why exercise plays a vital role in people living with HIV

    World Aids Day 2018: Know why exercise plays a vital role in people living with HIV

    Do you know that doing a regular physical activity can strengthen the immune system of the people suffering from HIV? So, just get going, if you haven't been doing yet.

  • World AIDS Day 2018: 4 Reasons keeping people from HIV Testing

    World AIDS Day 2018: 4 Reasons keeping people from HIV Testing

    World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1st December to educate people and create awareness about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) all over the world and how it deteriorates the immunity by making it prone to life threating diseases and infections.

  • Researchers found link between stigma, cognitive performance in people with HIV

    Researchers found link between stigma, cognitive performance in people with HIV

    A new study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes has revealed that Stigma related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) impairs cognition in men living with the condition.

  • Free HIV tests at six railway stations in Mumbai for a week from next month

    Free HIV tests at six railway stations in Mumbai for a week from next month

    With a view of normalizing the perception around HIV testing and to make it a more socially acceptable concept, Mumbai District AIDS Control Society (MDACS) will offer free tests at 6 railway stations on December 1, World AIDS Day.

  • UNAIDS report says 9.4 million people living with HIV unaware

    UNAIDS report says 9.4 million people living with HIV unaware

    Shockingly, approximately 9.4 million people are not aware that they are infected with the HIV virus? Social stigma and discrimination are acting as a barrier somewhere or the other in the HIV testing. However, one must know access to HIV testing is a basic human right and it must be exercised.

  • A look at leprosy in India: Watch out for these top symptoms to start treatment early on

    A look at leprosy in India: Watch out for these top symptoms to start treatment early on

    Mahatma Gandhi played a significant role in destigmatising leprosy in India. On the birthday of this visionary leader, let's stand up for a cause that he used to feel so deeply about.

  • How the new proposed medical insurance directive is likely to reduce the stigma around mental health in India

    How the new proposed medical insurance directive is likely to reduce the stigma around mental health in India

    Covering mental ailments such as depression, schizophrenia etc under insurance cover shall mean that the treatment will be accessible and available to all, thus, reducing the stigma attached to it.

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