Misdiagnosed, a 5-year-old boy stopped talking. The culprit: a rare treatable brain disorder, shares neurologistA five-year-old boy, Rishi, who lost his ability to speak and respond, was diagnosed with Landau-Kleffner syndrome. This rare neurological ...
03 Mar, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
In childhood, she struggled with epilepsy. Struggled to find groom as adult. Years later, she came to her doctor with a big surpriseA woman once diagnosed with epilepsy as a child returned to her neurologist years later. She had faced significant challenges, including di...
03 Dec, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Taylor Swift donates $100K to help North Carolina toddler fight brain cancer, family expresses overwhelming gratitudeGlobal music sensation Taylor Swift has generously donated $100,000 to aid 2-year-old Lilah Smoot, who is bravely fighting a rare brain can...
22 Oct, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Brain-eating amoeba disease spreading in Kerala, 19 already dead: Check symptoms, treatment, and how to stay safeKerala confronts a health crisis due to rising PAM cases. This brain infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri. The state reports 69 cases i...
19 Sep, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
What is Autoimmune Encephalitis? The rare brain disease that forced Aussie athlete Tiana Death to relearn how to walk, talk and writeTiana Death, a former Australian athletics champion, has revealed her diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, a rare neurological condition. ...
03 Aug, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
A boy kept fainting during baths. Hyderabad doctor reveals this rare disease is found in many parts of south IndiaSai Teja, a twelve-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, suffered mysterious spells after hot water baths. Doctors initially dismissed his conditio...
10 Jun, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Delhi reports first case of Japanese Encephalitis: check symptoms of this viral diseaseHealth officials in Delhi have reported an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans....
29 Nov, 2024, 12.58 PM IST
Deadly Chandipura Virus reaches Rajasthan after cases rise to 51 in Gujarat; Here's what you need to knowChandipura virus (CHPV), part of the Rhabdoviridae family and Vesiculovirus genus, was first identified in India in 1965. Named after the v...
31 Jul, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
5-year-old Undergoes historic awake brain surgery at AIIMS, becomes world's youngest patientFive-year-old Akshita Yadav from Greater Noida made history as the youngest to undergo awake brain surgery at AIIMS Delhi, removing a left ...
07 Jan, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
Gaz Beadle announces separation from wife Emma McVey after 2 Years of marriage during live Q&A sessionGaz Beadle, known for his role on Geordie Shore, has recently confirmed his separation from his wife, Emma McVey, marking the end of their ...
24 Oct, 2023, 01.12 AM IST
Influenza A subtype H3N2 is major cause of current respiratory illness in India: ICMRAccording to the data given by ICMR, Pan respiratory virus surveillance has been established by ICMR/DHR across 30 VRDLs. The surveillance ...
04 Mar, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
Covid patients at high risk of conditions like dementia & seizures, says Lancet studyEvidence suggests survivors might be at increased risk of neurological & psychiatric conditions.
18 Aug, 2022, 09.21 AM IST
Krabbe disease can develop in babies before they turn 6 months of age; newborns must be screened within 24 hoursKrabbe disease is a genetic disorder that causes severe neurological conditions.
14 Jul, 2022, 02.15 PM IST
Does your child avoid eye contact, exhibit behavioural challenges? These are early signs of autism that shouldn't be ignoredAutism is characterised by persistent deficits in social, communication and behavioural aspects.
05 Apr, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
Down Syndrome Day: Is the condition inherited? What are its symptoms?Music and art are frequently used in therapy of kids with Down Syndrome.
21 Mar, 2022, 09.45 PM IST
Are you epileptic? Here's how your office can help youAbout 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases after migraine, stroke and Alzheime...
10 Nov, 2016, 02.31 PM IST
Brain tumour affects all age groups & gendersIn India, the situation is particularly grave since a large population is predominantly underprivileged & undereducated.
10 Jun, 2016, 12.26 PM IST