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The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epilepsy drugs may damage children's bones

Research also finds anti-epileptic drugs may cause reductions in bone mineral density and lower limb muscle force.

23 Sept 2017 8:42 AM IST

The beneficial effects seen from the Ketogenic Diet are potentially due to the inhibition of a nutrient sensor called mTOR. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline: Study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy,...

15 Oct 2018 8:12 AM IST

39% of pediatric patients with epilepsy who added CBD oil to their treatments experienced a 50% reduction in seizures. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cannabis compound may reduce epileptic seizures: study

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the many active compounds in the cannabis (marijuana) plant, has gained attention as a...

28 Feb 2018 5:58 PM IST

Taking herbal remedies with prescription drugs may be harmful

Taking herbal remedies with prescription drugs may be harmful

Here is what a new study has found.

5 Feb 2018 12:24 PM IST

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 2:31 PM IST

Ramesh Jayanti Gohil died of an alleged heart attack in his cell at Arthur Road Jail on Saturday. (Photo: medimoon.com/Representational Image)

Mumbai: 18-yr-old dies after suffering epilepsy attack inside public...

Ibrahim Sheikh, a resident of Dharavi, had come to meet his aunt who along with others was protesting near the Metro-3...

20 April 2018 7:48 PM IST

The complication has left him looking disfigured and suffering from a potentially fatal brain condition, which is causing fluid to build up. (Youtube Screengrab)

Bizarre: Baby born with two faces in Indonesia

A two-month-old boy has an extra face and brain from his conjoined twin who failed to develop a body.

25 July 2018 3:50 PM IST

While the causes of fainting are commonly believed to be neurological, the real reason is usually cardiac in nature. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Can fainting spells be life-threatening?

Here's is all that you need to know about fainting and why identifying its underlying cause is extremely important.

29 March 2019 7:13 PM IST

A study has shown that people with epilepsy have a risk of developing schizophrenia that is two-and-a-half times higher than those without epilepsy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Epilepsy closely linked to mental illnesses

Patients with schizophrenia, epilepsy die before 50 years.

18 May 2019 8:47 AM IST

The ketogenic diets in the study included no caloric restrictions, just guidance about what to eat and what to avoid. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Studies show Keto diet beneficial for armed forces

Obesity in military officers can be solved by keto diet.

5 May 2019 12:21 PM IST

Unresponsiveness and staring, chewing, lip-smacking and even experiencing strange visual images are also indicative of a seizure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Neurons could slow progression of epilepsy in newborns

Neurons help in reducing seizures in newborns: Study.

23 July 2019 11:15 AM IST

Ravinder Rana, Chief Medical Superintendent of the district hospital said, We tried to resuscitate his breathing but there was no response from him as he was brought dead here. (Photo: Representational)

Hyderabad Central University student found dead under suspicious...

Dipika was said to have been under medication as she was suffering from Neuro related disease and epilepsy.

22 July 2019 3:24 PM IST