https://www.medindia.net Medindia is a leading online provider of health information, applications and services for consumers, doctors, healthcare professionals globally. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 7 May 2026 23:53:19 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-thalassaemia-day-understanding-prevention-and-treatment-223307-1.htm What is World Thalassemia Day and why is it important? Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/world-thalassaemia-day-understanding-prevention-and-treatment-223307-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/semaglutide-shows-promise-in-reducing-alcohol-use-223306-1.htm Can semaglutide reduce alcohol consumption? 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Learn why summer headaches happen and how to prevent them.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/why-do-you-get-a-headache-after-stepping-out-in-the-sun-223299-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/narcolepsy-may-damage-two-brain-regions-not-just-one-223298-1.htm Brainstem neuron loss alongside hypothalamus damage may explain sudden muscle weakness and excessive sleepiness in narcolepsy.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/narcolepsy-may-damage-two-brain-regions-not-just-one-223298-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/beyond-seizures-children-with-epilepsy-face-higher-risk-of-autism-223297-1.htm Children with epilepsy show higher autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rates and more intellectual disability, highlighting the need for early autism screening and diagnosis.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/beyond-seizures-children-with-epilepsy-face-higher-risk-of-autism-223297-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/is-telehealth-reliable-for-autism-diagnosis-223296-1.htm COVID-19 halted autism diagnoses as clinics closed, masks limited communication cues, and telehealth emerged as an alternative.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/is-telehealth-reliable-for-autism-diagnosis-223296-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-ai-powered-clinical-trials-speed-up-drug-approvals-223295-1.htm AI-enabled real-time clinical trials may speed up drug development by enabling continuous data analysis and faster regulatory decisions.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-ai-powered-clinical-trials-speed-up-drug-approvals-223295-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-climate-change-increase-your-risk-of-stroke-223294-1.htm Extreme temperatures, air pollution, and climate changes may increase stroke risk. Learn how environmental factors affect brain health.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-climate-change-increase-your-risk-of-stroke-223294-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/still-washing-chicken-before-cooking-experts-say-its-risky-223293-1.htm Experts warn washing raw chicken can spread harmful bacteria like Salmonella. 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Blocking specific receptors can limit heart damage and improve recovery.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/new-insights-into-heart-attack-inflammation-the-power-of-beta-blockers-223288-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-blood-test-spot-depression-before-symptoms-appear-223287-1.htm Blood tests measuring white blood cell aging may predict cognitive and mood symptoms of depression in people with and without HIV, advancing biomarker-based mental health diagnosis]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-blood-test-spot-depression-before-symptoms-appear-223287-1.htm