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  1. Doctors see rise in 'lupus' cases in North India due to heat waves

    Doctors see rise in 'lupus' cases in North India due to heat waves

    Heat waves are causing an increase in the spread of lupus which affects the skin, joints and other organs including the kidneys. People who have lupus experience frequent flare-ups and an increase in symptoms when the temperature rises.Dr Lalit Duggal, senior consultant, rheumatology and...
  2. Risk of heart disease higher in women, early symptoms difficult to detect: Doctor body

    Risk of heart disease higher in women, early symptoms difficult to detect: Doctor body

    Mumbai: Women in India are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) as early symptoms such as angina are difficult to detect due to atypical symptoms, which can pose a challenge in diagnosis, an association of physicians said on Wednesday.Dr Milind Y Nadkar, president of the...
  3. Scientists develop blood test to detect Parkinson's

    Scientists develop blood test to detect Parkinson's

    New Delhi: A "simple" blood test can detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to research published in the journal Nature Communications.Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder whose symptoms include tremors, slowed movement, and memory...
  4. V-P Dhankhar lauds Modi government for mission to eliminate sickle cell disease

    V-P Dhankhar lauds Modi government for mission to eliminate sickle cell disease

    Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder marked by defective hemoglobin. It inhibits the ability of hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen. Infection, pain, and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease.Participating in an event to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day in Dindori...
  5. Dementia caused by fluid accumulation in the brain is treatable

    Dementia caused by fluid accumulation in the brain is treatable

    Dementia usually appears as people age. Symptoms include repeatedly calling children despite already doing so, forgetting what they had for lunch by the evening, and not recognizing familiar people.Many children consider these behaviors to be stubbornness and become frustrated with their...
  6. Study shows how blood test predicts Parkinson's seven years before symptoms

    Study shows how blood test predicts Parkinson's seven years before symptoms

    A group of scientists from University College London (UCL) and University Medical Center Goettingen, London [UK], have created a straightforward blood test that uses artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. .Parkinson's disease, which...
  7. As the mercury rises, the crowd of heat stroke patients has increased in the hospitals of Delhi/NCR.

    As the mercury rises, the crowd of heat stroke patients has increased in the hospitals of Delhi/NCR.

    New Delhi: As the mercury continues to rise in the national capital, hospitals in Delhi-NCR are witnessing a rush of patients complaining of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, with doctors advising elderly and immunocompromised patients to avoid venturing out. .Last month, Delhi Health Minister...
  8. Many people experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop taking antidepressants. So how can you stop safely?

    Many people experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop taking antidepressants. So how can you stop safely?

    Queensland, almost one in seven Australians takes antidepressant medication. The decision to start is often made in times of crisis, with the thinking that they can help for a while and then will be discontinued. Most people don't start antidepressants thinking they'll be taking them for the...
  9. Celine Dion says she went from 2 mg to a lethal 90 mg of Valium during health problems

    Celine Dion says she went from 2 mg to a lethal 90 mg of Valium during health problems

    As People magazine reports, the music superstar talked about the symptoms that began appearing in the mid-2000s, which included muscle cramps, difficulty breathing and singing.He talked about his "crisis" episodes, during which his entire body shut down, causing pain. She first felt cramps...
  10. Young women more likely to suffer from multiple sclerosis: experts

    Young women more likely to suffer from multiple sclerosis: experts

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex, chronic, autoimmune and neurological disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, causing a wide variety of symptoms and health problems.Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that more than 1.8 million people worldwide live...
  11. Alcohol may worsen mood swings and functioning in people with bipolar disorder: Study

    Alcohol may worsen mood swings and functioning in people with bipolar disorder: Study

    New Delhi, A new research has found that drinking alcohol makes a person's mood unstable and affects the ability to work, which can worsen the symptoms of bipolar disorder and due to changes in mood, consuming alcohol is absolutely prohibited. It is not the opposite.The psychotic condition is...
  12. Study shows who is more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping antidepressants

    Study shows who is more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping antidepressants

    New Delhi: One in every six people taking antidepressants will experience withdrawal symptoms, while one in 35 will experience severe symptoms when they stop, according to new research published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.The researchers said the study provides reliable estimates about...
  13. 'Aggression, confusion, changed behavior can be a sign of danger of brain tumor'

    'Aggression, confusion, changed behavior can be a sign of danger of brain tumor'

    Brain Tumor Day is observed every year on June 8 to raise awareness about the debilitating disease that can make it difficult for people to learn, plan, make decisions, concentrate and make decisions. Brain tumor is an abnormal uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain. They may be fatal or...
  14. Can Alzheimer's really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

    Can Alzheimer's really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

    Sheffield, Two people suffering from Alzheimer's claim to have overcome the disease through simple lifestyle changes.Dementia and Alzheimer's have been one of the leading killers in the UK for the last ten years, accounting for 11.4% of deaths in 2022. Although new drugs can slow the...
  15. Researchers provide insight into how brain overgrowth determines autism severity

    Researchers provide insight into how brain overgrowth determines autism severity

    California [US], Some children with autism face serious, long-term challenges such as developmental delays, social issues and even an inability to communicate. Others report mild symptoms that get better over time.Until now, experts have been unable to explain the difference in results...
  16. New blood test can 'predict' breast cancer return long before scan

    New blood test can 'predict' breast cancer return long before scan

    The test works by detecting traces of a tumor's DNA before it has fully recurred and was found to be 100 percent accurate in predicting which patients' cancer will return, the BBC reports.While experts have called the development "incredibly exciting", it is still in the early stages.Breast...
  17. Health Ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace

    Health Ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace

    Ministry social media platformIn an animated post, the ministry called on employers to provide proper drinking water facilities at the workplace.Some of the suggestions shared by the ministry were, "Schedule strenuous and outdoor work during cooler times of the day, increase frequency of...
  18. Study shows one in two teens with ADHD have trouble managing emotions

    Study shows one in two teens with ADHD have trouble managing emotions

    New Delhi: One in every two teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have trouble managing their emotions, which can manifest in the form of explosive outbursts, depression or anxiety, according to a new study.People with ADHD have hyperactivity, restlessness, and...
  19. Good diet and exercise: Here's how to maintain mental health

    Good diet and exercise: Here's how to maintain mental health

    World Schizophrenia Day is observed every year on 24 May to raise awareness about the treatable mental illness that affects more than 20 million people worldwide.Psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, behavior are some of the common symptoms of schizophrenia...
  20. Why are depression, anxiety common in children with ADHD?

    Why are depression, anxiety common in children with ADHD?

    ADHD affects one in 14 youth under the age of 18 and persists into adulthood in about half of these cases.Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, and verbal or physical outbursts were previously thought to be the result of problems with cognition and motivation due to the...
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