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281 sourced articles · page 8 of 12Concussion: signs, recovery and when to get medical help
A concussion is a temporary brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body. This review covers symptoms, danger signs, diagnosis, rest and recovery, and when to seek he…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Brain and nervesParkinson's disease: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Parkinson's disease is a long-term condition affecting movement as nerve cells in the brain are lost. This review covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, exercise and when …
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Brain and nervesDementia and Alzheimer's disease: early signs, causes and support
Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by ongoing decline in brain function, and Alzheimer's disease is its most common form. This review covers signs, risks, assessment, care and…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Brain and nervesEpilepsy and seizures: causes, tests, treatment and when to get help
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes repeated seizures. This review covers seizure types, causes, tests, treatment, safety at home and when a seizure needs emergency help.
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Brain and nervesMigraine: symptoms, triggers, diagnosis and everyday management
Migraine is a recurring headache disorder with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. This review covers its phases, triggers, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and when to seek…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Brain and nervesStroke: warning signs, causes, treatment and recovery explained
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. This review explains the FAST warning signs, causes, hospital treatment, recovery and ways to …
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaUsing Ayurveda with modern medicine: how to tell your doctor
Many people use Ayurveda alongside modern medicine. This review explains how herbal products can interact with medicines, what to tell your doctor and what to do before surgery or…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaAyurvedic medicines: heavy metal and quality concerns explained
Health agencies have found heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic in some Ayurvedic products. This review explains the concern, the symptoms to watch for, and how to lower…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaAyurveda in India: regulation, registered practitioners, medicines
Ayurveda medicines in India are governed by law. This review explains the statutory bodies, drug licensing and quality control as the Ministry of Ayush describes them, and how to …
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaAyurveda diet and daily routine: dinacharya and seasons explained
Ayurveda gives general guidance on food, daily routine and seasons. This review explains the main ideas as the Ministry of Ayush body CCRAS describes them, and how to fit them wit…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaPanchakarma overview: the five procedures and safety questions
Panchakarma is a set of five procedures in Ayurveda. This review explains each one as the Ministry of Ayush describes it, how sessions are staged, who performs them and what to as…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026AyurvedaWhat is Ayurveda? Principles and the three doshas explained
Ayurveda is one of the traditional systems of medicine recognised in India under the Ministry of Ayush. This review explains its main ideas, including the three doshas, and how to…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)Preventive care: checkups, screening tests and staying well
Preventive care aims to keep you well and catch problems early. This article explains routine checkups, screening tests, family history, vaccines, India's population-based screeni…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)Getting a second opinion: when to ask, how to ask and what to bring
A second opinion means asking another doctor to review your diagnosis or treatment plan. This article explains when it helps, how to ask without upsetting anyone, what to bring an…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)How medicines and doctors are regulated in India and the US
Medicines and doctors are both regulated to protect patients. This article explains the roles of India's CDSCO and the US FDA, how a new medicine is reviewed and monitored, and wh…
5 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)Vaccines and immunisation: how they work, how safe they are
Vaccines teach the body to recognise germs before it meets them. This article explains how they work, how safety is tested and monitored, common side effects and the vaccines in I…
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)Evidence-based medicine and clinical trials: how treatments are tested
Evidence-based medicine joins research evidence, a doctor's experience and your own values. This article explains how clinical trials test treatments, the phases involved and the …
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Allopathy (modern medicine)How doctors diagnose illness: history, examination and tests
Doctors reach a diagnosis by listening to your history, examining you, listing possible causes and choosing tests to confirm or rule them out. This article explains each step and …
6 min read · 20 Oct 2026Women's healthWhat Is PCOS? Symptoms, Causes and How Common It Is
PCOS is a common hormonal condition that can cause irregular periods, extra hair growth and acne. This article explains what it is, how common it is and what is known about its ca…
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Women's healthPMS and PMDD: Symptoms, Self-Help and When to Get Help
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects most women at some point, and a smaller number have a more severe form called PMDD. Here is what the NHS says about symptoms, self-help and tre…
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Women's healthPeriod Pain: Causes, Self-Care and When to See a Doctor
Period pain is common and often a normal part of the cycle, but severe or worsening pain deserves a check. This article covers causes, self-care and when to seek help.
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Women's healthHeavy Periods: Signs, Causes and When to See a Doctor
Heavy periods are common and can be normal for some people, but they can disrupt life and sometimes point to a treatable condition. This article explains the signs, causes and whe…
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Wellness and check-upsHealth check-up for men aged 40 to 64: screenings and vaccines
MedlinePlus lists regular screenings for men aged 40 to 64, such as yearly blood pressure, colorectal screening from 45, and discussions about prostate and lung screening based on…
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Wellness and check-upsWhat is health screening? Tests that look for disease early
Health screening checks for diseases before you have symptoms, which can make some conditions easier to treat. Which tests you need depends on age, sex, family history and risk fa…
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