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Delayed surgical therapy limits Parkinson's treatment results: Experts

Despite clear clinical guidelines, many Parkinson's disease patients in India are being referred too late for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), reducing the potential benefits of the procedure, AIIMS experts said. DBS, a well-established surgical therapy for Parkinson's, is recommended for carefully selected patients who respond poorly to levodopa, the most effective medicine for managing the disease, develop disabling motor complications such as fluctuations and dyskinesias despite optimised medical therapy, and also develop unpredictable "on-off" periods. "On" periods are when Parkinson's symptoms are well controlled with medication, while "off" periods are when the medication effect wears off, and symptoms (like rigidity, tremor, and slowness) reappear. DBS also reduces medication dose, prevents complications like dyskinesias (medicine-induced abnormal movements), hallucinations, nausea and hypotension. It also helps to reduce multiple medicines, said Dr P Sarat Chandra, Head of ...

From treatment to trend, slimming drug boom sparks misuse concerns

Doctors caution against cosmetic misuse of GLP-1 drugs as cheaper generics boost access, raising risks of unsupervised use and short-term weight-loss trends

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?

Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health

Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control

New research reveals a molecular "on-off switch" for sperm production, allowing body to temporarily halt sperm production and fully regain it once the treatment is discontinued

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

What happens in brain during deja vu? Experts decode memory glitch

Experts explain how deja vu arises from brief memory glitches in the brain, why it is usually harmless, and when frequent episodes could signal something serious

WHO revises opioid treatment guidelines to prevent overdose deaths

As opioid-related deaths remain a major public health concern, WHO has updated its guidance on treatment and overdose prevention

How narcissistic admiration and rivalry shape relationship satisfaction

A six-year study tracking over 5,000 couples challenges the myth that narcissists inevitably damage relationships, revealing a more complex and nuanced emotional reality

Physical, social factors may be ageing your brain faster than you think

Pollution, heat and inequality may significantly accelerate brain ageing, with a global study showing combined exposures can raise risk sharply and impact long-term cognitive health

Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day

Health reports flag rising early-onset risks among younger Indians, highlighting need for preventive care as multiple conditions emerge undetected

Skipping breakfast often? Experts explain its impact on mental health

Experts highlight why your first meal of the day matters, and how skipping it may quietly affect emotional wellbeing, focus and long-term mental health

Beyond diet and exercise: Lifestyle habits that protect your heart

World Health Day 2026: Rethink heart health with simple, expert-backed lifestyle shifts that go beyond diet and exercise but still deliver meaningful benefits

What doctors want you to know before trusting any 'study says' headline

Just because a study reports a finding does not mean it applies to you; doctors explain how to interpret research, avoid misleading claims, and make better health decisions

Measles outbreak kills 100 children in Bangladesh: What is behind the surge

Falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps and delayed care have fuelled a deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh, exposing cracks in public health systems and putting children at risk

Why playing fast and loose with your bedtime can damage your heart health

World health day: Sleeping at different times each night may disrupt your body clock and increase heart attack and stroke risk, with new research showing consistency matters as much as sleep duration