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
R Madhavan's co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up on life-threatening seizure on US flight. Actress had to be hospitalisedFatima Sana Shaikh bravely reveals her battle with epilepsy, recounting a terrifying mid-air seizure that disrupted her life and career. Th...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.26 PM 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
What does a seizure look like?For some people, their seizure is a purely internal sensation. To an untrained observer, it may appear as though nothing's wrong. In fact, ...
28 Feb, 2024, 09.22 PM 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
Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about epilepsy diagnosis, says exercising daily makes her 'feel good'The actress took to her social media to raise awareness about the condition.
14 Nov, 2022, 04.42 PM IST
IISc & AIIMS-Rishikesh researchers develop algorithm to decode brain scans for epilepsyTo identify whether a patient is epileptic, neurophysiologists need to manually inspect EEGs (electroencephalograms), which can capture err...
28 Sep, 2022, 04.28 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
Silent, subtle & unseen: Why are seizures hard to diagnose? Identifying and improving gaps in epilepsy careA seizure is caused by sudden uncontrolled electrical activity from a group of neurons.
23 Jul, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
Smoking increases the risk of bone fracture: Five things we learnt about health from research on twinsWhat has research from twins taught us about specific diseases and the human body?
30 Dec, 2021, 04.52 PM IST
Children suffering from asthma, diabetes at increased risk of developing mental health problemsChildren with physical and mental health problems experience significant decline in their quality of life.
06 Jan, 2018, 06.16 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
Australian university to provide medical technology to IndiaNeuroscience leaders from Swinburne signed one agreement with Medanta, one of India's largest private hospitals, on a project to improve th...
07 May, 2016, 12.24 PM IST
Advanced Epilepsy Neurobiology lab set up"Epilepsy is a result of hundreds of brain cells producing abnormally high levels of electricity, which results in different manifestations.
16 Mar, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
New smartphone apps to help detect seizures, treat strokesIn the first study, an epilepsy app was designed to help non-doctors determine if a person is having an epileptic seizure.
21 Feb, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
- Government working on framing clinical guidelines for doctors
Patients wary of medical negligence and unnecessary tests by doctors need not be nervous at the time of hospitalisation anymore.
01 May, 2008, 04.37 AM IST
- US drug agency warns of suicide risk with epilepsy drugs
Epilepsy drugs used by millions may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, US regulators have warned.
01 Feb, 2008, 09.51 AM IST