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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.

Can mumps affect adults?

May 06, 2024 2:37 pm

How does mumps spread? Is it different for adults?

Here are the most-searched diseases on Google in 2023

January 14, 2024 12:13 pm

The UK-based comparison site Compare the Market delved into the Google Trends data to identify the top three most searched medical conditions across 155 countries worldwide.

Mustard seeds in rasam: Why they are better than chicken soup for disease control

July 19, 2023 10:19 pm

'Mustard seeds are known to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer,’ says Dr Neeti Sharma, Senior Consultant, Nutrition and Dietetics at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram.

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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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