[ad_1] Dr Sanjukta Dey Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by muscle weakness and atrophy, causing muscles to become weaker over time. This condition can severely impact a child’s motor skills, hindering their ability to crawl, walk, sit up, and control head movements. In India, the incidence of SMA is approximately … Read more
[ad_1] By Dr Ankush Raut Parenthood has always been a once-in-a-lifetime moment for couples, but with excitement, the journey comes with its fair share of challenges. Among others, infertility is one that has become a pressing concern for adults, causing disruption in conceiving and experiencing the joy of parenthood. According to the World Health Organization, … Read more
[ad_1] Cancer metastasis: Welcome back to “The Science Of Health”, ABP Live’s weekly health column. Last week, we discussed how the brain stores memories, and the significance of a memory’s location in the brain in determining how useful it will be for future situations. This week, we discuss the instances in which head and neck … Read more
[ad_1] Head and neck cancer day is observed on July 27 every year. Head and neck cancers are cancers that can occur in the squamous cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck, which include the oral cavity, throat or pharynx, and voice box or larynx, and also in the mucosal surfaces of … Read more
[ad_1] By Dr Sanjay Pandey India is the second-most sleep-deprived country in the world, with over 50 per cent of adults not getting enough sleep. A recent survey found that the average Indian sleeps for only six hours and 47 minutes per night, which is significantly less than the recommended seven to eight hours. The … Read more
[ad_1] “Netflix and chill” — the viral phrase that became a calling card for consensual copulations had a rather simple origin. Back in January 2009, a user who went by the name NoFaceNina (@nofacenina) tweeted: “I’m about to log onto Netflix and chill for the rest of the night.” This is widely accepted as the … Read more
[ad_1] The cases of avian influenza among cats in Poland are rising, because of which there is a looming fear of the infection spreading to humans. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the risk of infection with influenza A virus, the pathogen responsible for influenza in birds, is low among humans following … Read more
[ad_1] How the brain perceives time: Welcome back to “The Science Of Health”, ABP Live’s weekly health column. Last week, we discussed the different kinds of diseases caused by insects and arachnids. This week, we discuss how the brain perceives and understands time, and how the organ’s inner clockwork drives one’s behaviour. According to Einstein’s … Read more
[ad_1] Dr T Sathish Kumar As a paediatric rheumatologist, I have encountered various cases of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in my practice. This rare, yet potentially life-threatening condition affects about 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 50,000 individuals. HAE is characterised by episodes of severe, unpredictable swelling in different parts of the body, including the face, … Read more
[ad_1] In a first, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a birth control pill which can be sold without a prescription in the country. As a result of this decision, people could avail the contraceptive method more easily than before. The medication, which will be available over the counter, is called Opill, the … Read more