Strengthening the fragile

Scientists have started taking osteoporosis more seriously

Mahatma Gandhi, public policy and COVID-19

The Gandhian talisman is important more than ever now in the times of pandemic to steer public policy for those who need it the most  

Gene or genie

In a bid to halt the crippling disease in its tracks, American researchers have recently experimented with gene therapy as a cure for arthritis

Artificial reality

Lack of research makes prosthetics too expensive for most Indians

Easing pain

Queer cure

Unconventional, alternative therapies are now being put to test in USA

Pain relief

The Paralympics is changing the way people perceive disabilities

People with disabilities are less restricted by their own impairments than by the barriers put on them by the society

Industry wary of entering handicapped market

New, more efficient aids are being developed for the physically handicapped under a government project. The stumbling blocks, however, are the …

Ultrafast healing

Ultrasound therapy can quicken the healing of lingering fractures

Know your onions!

Coming to grips with survival

Moulded plastic handles enable the farmers of the Tahirpur leprosy colony in Delhi to harvest high yields

Mending broken bones

A bonesetter from Old Delhi explains his popularity: Unlike doctors, he is more accountable to people

Silk route to healthy joints

Scientists grow cartilage tissue from silkworm protein

Aching back: a family legacy

A therapy called writing

Poison saves

A snake bite for every joint pain, say scientists

Rajya Sabha passes Disabilities Bill

The bill increases the types of disabilities from seven to 21, making more people eligible to reap benefits  

Caring for the handicapped

Handicapped children are being helped to overcome their disabilities through special programmes and innovative schemes such as art.

Yet another victim

The care-giving conundrum: How to look after the disabled

Disability is a dynamic and multidimensional public health issue of increasing importance. A deeper understanding of care providers is essential …

Gold salts to treat arthritis

Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI

Every tenth individual above 60 years has some form of disability 

The card up the sleeve

3 things we can do now to help people with disability prepare for disaster

How to expand opportunity, choice and control for people with disability when disaster strikes