Brain disease kills more than 100 Indian children
More than 100 children in the Indian state of Bihar—home to some of the country's worst health indicators—have now been killed by a brain virus potentially linked to lychees, officials said.
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Parkinson disease incidence lower in hep C patients who receive antivirals
The incidence of Parkinson disease (PD) is lower for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who receive interferon-based antiviral therapy, according to a study published online June 5 in JAMA Neurology.
Causes of lower back pain when standing or walking
Lower back pain is very common, so determining an underlying cause may often come down to looking at other symptoms and details.
Why adults at risk for Huntington`s choose not to learn if they inherited deadly gene
As many as 90 percent of individuals who have a parent with Huntington's disease (HD) choose not to take a gene test that reveals if they will also develop the fatal disorder -- and a new study details the reasons why.
What can cause a tingling sensation on the back?
A tingling, or pins and needles, sensation in the back can result from conditions that affect the underlying nerves. Doctors refer to this sensation as paresthesia. Causes can include infections, spinal injuries, fibromyalgia and vascular malformations.
