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Representative image (AI-generated) ‘You’re probably just stressed.’ For many women living with lupus, that is often where the story begins. A young woman walks into a clinic complaining of fatigue, joint aches, hair fall, fever or persistent body pain.Instead of answers, she is told she is overworked, anxious, sleep-deprived, hormonal or simply exhausted from balancing…
There is no registry for Huntington’s disease, a rare neurodegenerative hereditary disorder, because it is not listed as a rare disease. And without a registry to officially quantify how many suffer from it, patients and their families are struggling to get it included as a rare disease. Caught in this chicken-and-egg situation, the Huntington Disease…
The latest imaging work on ancient Egyptian remains has brought unusual clarity to mummified body parts that were sealed for over two millennia. Scientists using advanced CT and 3D scanning technology have examined limbs, skulls, and a foot that dates back more than 2,300 years. The remains, reportedly from between 401 and 259 BCE, were…
Leonardo da Vinci was sketching the human body long before modern medicine even existed. One of his more curious drawings focused on the inside of the human heart, something most people barely understood back then. Reports suggest the 500-year-old structure has long puzzled scientists, but they now think they understand what Da Vinci was looking…
Meet Mr Bipin. He is nearing 62. These days, he pauses before signing his name, his hand trembling as he tries to steady the pen. What was once a simple task now takes great effort. His movements have slowed, his steps have become shorter, and at times he shuffles or loses balance without warning.Mr Bipin,…
Davey Lopes (Image Via Getty) The baseball world is in shock after the passing of Davey Lopes, one of the most respected names linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former second baseman and coach died at the age of 80 after complications from Parkinson’s disease. According to TMZ Sports, he spent his final days…
Researchers at the Buck Institute have found a promising oral drug called N-propargylglycine (N-PPG) that fully prevents death in mice with a rare, deadly kidney disease called Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2 (PH2). The findings of the study have been published in Kidney International journal. What is PH2? PH2 is a genetic disorder where the body…
Bleeding gums could be more than just a minor annoyance; they could hint at severe underlying health troubles such as heart disease or compromised kidney function. This early indicator, linked to ongoing inflammation, opens doors for bacteria to infiltrate the bloodstream, potentially harming crucial organs. A little blood while brushing often gets brushed aside. It…
In the heart of Australia’s rainforests, there is a newly discovered species of tree that has gained the attention of scientists for its extremely unusual and alarming feature. The newly discovered tree, named the “Zombie Tree,” is alive, yet unable to reproduce in the wild. The tree, named Rhodamnia zombi, is unable to reproduce because…
As heart disease increasingly affects younger Indians, fueled by stress and dietary neglect, the TOI Cardio Medithon 5 becomes a beacon of hope. This initiative aims to erase the fog surrounding cardiovascular health, featuring renowned cardiologists who will demystify the pathways to prevention, early identification, and recovery. Cardiology is no longer a distant medical specialty…
