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I live with a chronic autoimmune condition. And I am tired of being told to relax
December 18, 2025 11:42 am
I have spent time and money looking for relief that has remained elusive. What has exhausted me the most, however, is the loop I am trapped in. Again and again, I am told that stress causes my illness — as though stress were something I am choosing, or failing to control
Experts push for obesity to be officially recognised as a 'disease' in India as WHO publishes GLP-1 therapy guideline: 'Families take it seriously, care becomes standardised'
December 09, 2025 4:12 pm
In public health and in clinical practice, terms matter. Not because they change the biology, but because they shape how people feel about seeking support
Dengue in children: Some early signs parents must pay attention to
August 21, 2025 5:29 pm
Children may not always be able to explain how they’re feeling, which can delay timely diagnosis and treatment.
I am a neurologist, these are my 'top 10 lifestyle and dietary tips to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote healthy longevity'
July 14, 2025 4:32 pm
The key is to integrate these habits into existing routines rather than viewing them as additional tasks.
Can medicine for rare disorder SMA be made available at lower price in India: SC to drug manufacturer
April 05, 2025 5:07 pm
The bench had said, "It will also be open to respondent No. 1, Seba PA, as well as the Union of India to get in touch with the companies that manufacture the subject drug(s) so as to enable economical treatment of the patients suffering from the disease in question, that is, Spinal Muscular Atrophy."
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Rare Diseases and India: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains
March 02, 2025 11:31 am
Observed annually on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day shines a light on the challenges patients face and the need for stronger policies. Let’s understand what rare diseases are and how India is working to tackle them through four must-know questions for your UPSC exam.
How to fight back against the toughest diseases
November 23, 2024 12:37 pm
The initial response to anti-microbial resistance was hampered by a lack of quality data. Now, we can address it better
Knowledge nugget of the day: Brain-eating amoeba
October 25, 2024 7:29 pm
The "brain-eating amoeba" causes a fatal infection of the brain and its protective layers. Here is everything you need to know about it.
As healthcare experts in the UK warn of a ‘tripledemic’ looming this autumn and winter, should India be careful as well?
October 04, 2024 12:30 pm
What does the term ‘tripledemic’ mean? Expert answers.
DISEASES PHOTOS
6 underlying diseases your teeth could indicate
November 10, 2025 2:04 pm
Your teeth could be an indication of six underlying diseases that could be lethal for your health.
Diseases to watch out for while entering your 60s
October 06, 2025 9:22 am
These are the diseases that are most common while entering your sixties. Here's all you need to know about them.
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