About 100,000 of the estimated million persons in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms worsening over time or following periods of remission.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a medical product alert after three contaminated oral liquid medicines (cough syrups) were identified in India. The medicines, commonly used to treat cold, flu, and cough symptoms, have been linked to cases of severe illness and child fatalities
New Delhi [India], October 8: Regular eye check-ups play a crucial role in protecting vision and detecting silent eye diseases that often progress without symptoms until it is too late. Conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration can cause irrevers
"This threat is not just a careless outburst of a petty functionary; it is symptomatic of a deliberately cultivated, toxic atmosphere of hate that renders the LoP vulnerable to mindless violence. As such, any failure by you to act swiftly, decisively and publicly will be judged as complic
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 25: In a majority of Alzheimer's patients, early diagnosis remains a major challenge. Cognitive issues that surface in the initial stages such as memory lapses, mood swings, irritability, and disorientation are often mistaken for hormonal fluctuations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: A recent national study across nine Indian states covering more than 8,500 college students found that nearly one in three* reported symptoms of depression. Responding to this urgent need, Fitterfly, India's leading digital health company, has launc
Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion, and acidity, and can also trigger the underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.
Four people have died in Italy from botulinum food poisoning, including two in Sardinia and two in Calabria, Euro News reported. Contaminated industrial and home preserves are linked to the outbreaks. Authorities stress prevention, as symptoms can appear within hours to days and severe cases
Israeli scientists have discovered that blocking a specific protein may stop a painful food allergy-related disease before it starts. The finding, Tel Aviv University announced on Monday, could lead to targeted treatments for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) that spare patients from severe sy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 1: Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest forms of cancer globally, accounting for a significant number of cancer-related deaths each year. What makes it particularly challenging is that symptoms often appear in the advanced stages, when trea
After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump's ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal un
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 11: Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, is proud to announce a landmark achievement in cardiac care with the successful completion of a MyClip procedure (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair - TEER) on a 75-year-old male patient. This intervention, pe