Healthcare sector faces challenges in leprosy elimination with hidden cases & delayed detection: Nandita Vijayasimha, Bengaluru Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Indian he ...

Leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, is an airborne disease that leads to severe skin sores and nerve damage. However, it is entirely treatable and curable with a six-to-12-month ...

SORE MUSCLES ARE often worn with a badge of honour. Struggle moving for a few days, though, and that accolade gets old, fast. 'The significant muscle soreness that typically occurs 24 to 48 hours ...

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic but curable infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract. It is not highly contagious and can be prevented with early ...

World Leprosy Day takes place annually on the last Sunday in January. In 2025, World Leprosy Day falls on 26 January. This global day serves as a chance to honor individuals affected by leprosy ...

From identifying the early symptoms to completing the treatment and preventing transmission, five lesser-known facts about leprosy in the country Listen to Story India reports 100,000 new leprosy ...

When the seasons change, many people experience sore throats that leave them wondering if they’re dealing with allergies or something more serious, like a viral infection. Understanding the ...

While leprosy is not so contagious, repeated contact with nose and mouth droplets from someone with untreated leprosy can spread ...

Sores on the roof of the mouth can be painful. It grows gradually, starting with a slight bump, eventually becoming more swollen and agonising. While most oral sores heal on their own, some may ...

A fit and healthy marathon runner has been left in need of a kidney transplant after developing a 15th century disease. When you hear the word gout, the first image which comes to mind is probably ...