Doctors at a private hospital in Delhi have successfully treated a one-year-old baby boy from Uzbekistan suffering from a rare genetic liver disorder (Alagille Syndrome) by performing a living donor liver transplant, with the child's father donating a part of his liver. The timely intervention helped save the baby's life after months of worsening illness. According to the hospital, the baby had developed jaundice soon after birth and required neonatal intensive care. At two months of age, he was misdiagnosed with biliary atresia, a condition that blocks the normal flow of bile from the liver, and underwent a Kasai procedure- a surgery performed in infancy to help restore bile flow from the liver. However, over the following months, his condition continued to worsen. He suffered from persistent jaundice, severe itching, poor weight gain, delayed growth, and pale stools, all indicating progressive liver failure. The family sought specialised liver care in India after the child's condition started deteriorating. At Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, doctors undertook a detailed assessment of the child and detected a serious heart ailment, suggesting that the illness was not limited to the liver alone. Detailed investigations confirmed Alagille syndrome, a rare inherited condition that can affect multiple organs, including the liver and heart. Further assessment revealed an associated heart condition, significantly increasing the risks involved in major surgery. Given the child's deteriorating liver function and added cardiac risk, the case was reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of doctors. It was identified that a liver transplant was the only viable option and that it needed to be performed urgently. According to the hospital, with no time to lose, the child's father stepped forward to donate a portion of his own liver. After extensive evaluation to ensure the safety of both donor and child, the living donor liver transplant was successfully performed by a specialised liver transplant team led by Dr Ajitabh Srivastava, director - HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant, at the hospital. Commenting on the case, Dr Srivastava said, "Infants with prolonged jaundice are commonly evaluated for biliary atresia, for which the Kasai procedure is an early surgical treatment aimed at restoring bile flow and delaying the need for liver transplantation. However, rare genetic conditions such as Alagille syndrome can closely mimic biliary atresia in early infancy. In such cases, the Kasai procedure may not provide lasting benefit because the underlying problem is genetic rather than structural, and, in fact, the wrong procedure (Kasai) worsens the child's condition. As the liver disease progressed despite early surgery, a timely living donor liver transplant became the only life-saving option". The hospital said, "The child is on a steady path to recovery- a reminder that early diagnosis, coordinated medical care, and a parent's decision at a critical moment can together change the outcome of even the most challenging childhood illnesses".
18 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIAt 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and the US ranked third at 39 million, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal. Researchers, including those from the International Diabetes Federation in Belgium and the India Diabetes Research Foundation and Dr A Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospital in Chennai, said countries with large populations, such as China, India, the US, and Pakistan, contribute a very large share of the number of people with diabetes worldwide. They projected that Pakistan could surpass the US by 2050. The eleventh edition of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas provides national, regional and global diabetes prevalence estimates for 2024, with projections to 2050. Estimates were provided for 215 countries and territories after analysing 246 studies conducted between 2005 and 2024. Over 11 per cent of the world's adult population, or 589 million adults aged 20-79, were affected by the metabolic disorder in 2024 and nearly 13 per cent (853 million adults) are projected to be affected by 2050, the study said. "In 2024, one in nine adults worldwide was living with diabetes. The number of adults with diabetes in 2024 exceeded 500 million and is projected to rise to close to 900 million by 2050," the authors wrote. "In 2024, the largest number of adults with diabetes aged 20-79 years was in China (148 million), followed by India (90 million), and the US (39 million)," they said. Over four-fifths of the world's diabetes population, or 80.64 per cent, were estimated to be living in low and middle-income countries in 2024. The countries could also be expected to see more than 95 per cent of the global increase in cases by 2050. The increase reflects population growth, population ageing, and ongoing urbanisation, all of which contribute to the rising number of cases of the chronic condition, the researchers said. Monitoring diabetes burden around the world requires support for data collection in resource-poor settings, which are expected to experience substantial increases in diabetes prevalence, they said. Prevalence was found to peak at nearly 25 per cent among the world's adults aged 75-79. Diabetes prevalence was also higher among men than women, and in urban than rural areas, the study found. Middle-income countries had the highest prevalence (11.46 per cent of adults aged 20-79), followed by high-income (10.21 per cent) and low-income countries (7.47 per cent). The team added that the diabetes epidemic has continued unchecked since the turn of the millennium, and stronger efforts are needed to slow its progression, with strategies tailored appropriately across countries and population groups. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
18 January,2026 11:45 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe prohibition on alcohol in Bihar in 2016 has led to higher intake of calories, protein, and healthy fats from nutritious food sources, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Saturday. The study finds that alcohol prohibition enacted under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, by the Nitish Kumar-led government, significantly increased caloric, protein, and fat intake from healthy food sources such as pulses, dairy products, and nut-based oils. Importantly, the move led to a decline in consumption of packaged and processed foods, which are often complementary to alcohol use. “The ban did not just free up household resources; it also triggered positive behavioural spillovers,” said Vinayak Krishnatri, from Department of Economic Sciences, at IIT Kanpur. “Reduced alcohol use was associated with lower marital conflict, improved household stability, and a greater prioritisation of spending on nutritious food,” Krishnatri added. In the paper, published in the journal Agricultural Economics, the team drew analysis based on household-level data from two rounds (2011-12 and 2022-23) of the nationally representative Consumer Expenditure Survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). To account for broader time trends and regional economic changes, the researchers compared Bihar with neighbouring states -- Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. To ensure the validity of the findings, the researchers employed multiple statistical matching techniques and conducted extensive robustness checks. The study showed that alcohol prohibition freed up household resources, which were subsequently redirected towards healthier food consumption rather than unhealthy alternatives. Stronger gains were seen in urban areas, where enforcement of the ban is relatively more effective. Contrary to concerns, households did not reallocate these savings towards unhealthy food consumption. A particularly policy-relevant finding is the increase in protein intake in a state where diets are traditionally cereal-dominated. The study also found a shift away from cheap, unhealthy fats towards better-quality cooking oils, improving overall dietary quality. Alcohol prohibition in Bihar was primarily aimed at reducing domestic violence and alcohol-related social harms. The study also reveals that it generated unintended nutritional and health benefits. “We show that the ban led to meaningful improvements in diet quality by shifting household spending from alcohol to food,” said Prof. Sukumar Vellakkal, co-author and Associate Professor, Department of Economic Sciences, IIT Kanpur.
18 January,2026 11:33 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSAdolescent girls who actively partake in recreational physical activity can have significant protection against risks of breast cancer, according to a study. Researchers from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in the US showed that recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls. In the study, girls who reported engaging in at least two hours of recreational physical activity in the prior week, compared with none, had lower percent water content in breast tissue -- an indicator of lower breast density and lower concentrations of urinary biomarkers linked to stress. The findings, published in the journal Breast Cancer Research, shed new light on how physical activity during adolescence -- a critical period of breast development -- may influence biological pathways related to future breast cancer risk. “The importance and urgency of this research are underscored by the rising incidence of breast cancer in young women and the alarmingly low levels of recreational physical activity observed both in this study and among adolescents globally,” said Rebecca Kehm, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. “Our findings suggest that recreational physical activity is associated with breast tissue composition and stress biomarker changes in adolescent girls, independent of body fat, which could have important implications for breast cancer risk,” Kehm added. The study aligns with previous research in adult women showing that higher levels of physical activity are associated with lower mammographic breast density, a key predictor of breast cancer risk. During adolescence, participants self-reported past-week engagement in recreational physical activity, including both organised and unorganised activities, and completed clinic visits that included blood and urine collection as well as breast tissue assessments. The average age of girls in the study was 16 years. More than half (51 per cent) reported no recreational physical activity in the past week. Seventy-three per cent reported no participation in organised activities, and 66 per cent reported no participation in unorganised activities. The team noted that additional longitudinal studies are needed to determine how these adolescent biomarkers may translate into breast cancer risk later in life. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
18 January,2026 11:27 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSMother’s intake of paracetamol during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability in children, according to a new study on Saturday, which further refutes claims made by US President Donald Trump about the common painkiller. Speaking at a White House event in September, Trump had called on mothers-to-be to “tough it out” rather than take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) -- the main ingredient in Tylenol. Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, is the most commonly used analgesic and antipyretic during pregnancy, recommended globally as a first-line option for pain relief and fever reduction. Its safety profile is generally more favourable than that of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids, making it the preferred choice in obstetric care. The pill is also included on the WHO List of Essential Medicines. The systematic review and meta-analysis, based on 43 studies and published in the journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, supported existing recommendations on the safety of paracetamol in pregnancy. “This systematic review and meta-analysis found no evidence that maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability among children. The null findings remained consistent when analyses were harmonised to studies with longer follow-up, those employing sibling comparisons, and those at low risk of bias,” said corresponding author Prof Asma Khalil, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George's University Hospitals, UK. The researchers, including those from the UK, Italy, and Sweden, clarified that previously reported associations in conventional observational studies are likely to reflect residual confounding from maternal illness, fever, genetic susceptibility, or environmental factors rather than a causal effect of paracetamol. “Avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers and foetuses to the risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage, preterm birth, or congenital defects,” they noted. Other global regulatory agencies such as the European Medicines Agency, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and Health Canada also support the safety profile of paracetamol.
18 January,2026 11:22 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSA team of Australian researchers has tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. The study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, found that using the two treatments together may work better than using either on its own. The team from the Children's Cancer Institute and University of New South Wales, tested a combined therapy approach on a group of difficult-to-treat brain tumours: diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) in the lab. This group includes diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) -- a rare but fatal childhood brain cancer and a type of DMG. Children diagnosed with DIPG usually survive for about 12 months. "We recognise that no single drug treatment is able to eradicate the most aggressive of brain cancers on its own," said Conjoint Associate Professor Maria Tsoli, from UNSW. She said this is what led the researchers to see if combining treatments could work better. UNSW Conjoint Professor David Ziegler said one of the biggest challenges with these tumours is that thousands of genes are switched on at the same time, driving the cancer's growth. "It has proven extremely difficult to find a way to switch them all off," he said. The researchers said that DMG cells grow out of control because of changes that disrupt normal gene activity. The study discovered a promising combination of drugs that successfully shuts down the transcription process, effectively switching off thousands of genes at once, they explained. The team focused on two important proteins involved in transcription: FACT and BET -- found at high levels in cancer cells. Drugs that block these proteins already exist, but when used on their own, they only slow the cancer slightly. But when used together, the cancer cells died in laboratory experiments. Experiments in mice showed that it slowed tumour growth and helped the mice live longer. The researchers also found the treatment activated signals linked to the immune system. This means the cancer cells may become easier for the body's immune system to recognise and target. Because of this, the researchers think that adding an immune-based treatment, such as CAR T-cell therapy, could work even better in the future. The researchers said both types of drugs are already being developed for use in patients, as they are now in clinical trials. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
18 January,2026 11:16 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSPeople who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study. The study, published in The BMJ, showed that higher intakes of several preservatives (mostly non-antioxidants, including potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulfite, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, and acetic acid) were associated with a higher risk of cancers, compared with risks in non-consumers or lower consumers. For example, total sorbates, specifically potassium sorbate, were associated with a 14 per cent increased risk of overall cancer and a 26 per cent increased risk of breast cancer, while total sulfites were associated with a 12 per cent increased risk of overall cancer. Sodium nitrite was associated with a 32 per cent increased risk of prostate cancer, while potassium nitrate was associated with an increased risk of overall cancer (13 per cent) and breast cancer (22 per cent). Total acetates were associated with an increased risk of overall cancer (15 per cent) and breast cancer (25 per cent), while acetic acid was associated with a 12 per cent increased risk of overall cancer. Among antioxidant preservatives, only total erythorbates and specific sodium erythorbate were found to be associated with a higher incidence of cancer. "This study brings new insights for the future re-evaluation of the safety of these food additives by health agencies, considering the balance between benefit and risk for food preservation and cancer," said the research team from the Université Paris Cité, France. "At the individual level, public health guidance is already more definitive about the reduction of processed meat and alcohol intake, offering actionable steps even as evidence on the carcinogenic effects of preservatives is evolving," they added. While more studies are needed to better understand these potential risks, the researchers noted that several of these compounds can alter immune and inflammatory pathways, possibly triggering the development of cancer. The study included 1,05,260 participants aged 15 years and older who were free of cancer. A total of 17 individual preservatives were analysed, including citric acid, lecithins, total sulfites, ascorbic acid, sodium nitrite, potassium sorbate, sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate, potassium metabisulfite, and potassium nitrate. During the follow-up period, 4,226 participants received a diagnosis of cancer, comprising 1,208 breast, 508 prostate, 352 colorectal, and 2,158 other cancers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
17 January,2026 01:43 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSVaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday. January is observed globally as Cervical Cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The virus infects the cervix, which is the mouth of the uterus. While HPV infection does not mean cancer, it requires testing or screening to see if it has caused changes in the cervix. “Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the most common cancers affecting women. In India, one woman dies every eight minutes due to cervical cancer. This shows how big the burden is. In many foreign countries, these deaths are much lower because cervical cancer is completely preventable. If screening is done on time or vaccination is given at the right age, it is almost 100 per cent preventable,” Dr Sujata Pathak, Scientist, Preventive Oncology, IRCH, AIIMS Delhi, told IANS. “Cervical cancer prevention is one of the most successful examples of cancer control in modern medicine. The disease is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk HPV, making it largely preventable through a combination of vaccination, screening, and early treatment,” added Dr. Rahul D. Modi, a gynaecologic oncologist, at a Delhi-based hospital. The experts noted that due to a lack of awareness, the burden of the disease is very high in India. Pathak shared that the HPV vaccine has been available since 2006, but awareness has been very low. Recently, awareness has increased because the WHO has declared cervical cancer a major public health problem. “HPV vaccination, recommended for adolescents before the onset of sexual activity, can prevent the majority of cervical cancer cases by protecting against the most oncogenic HPV types. When implemented widely, vaccination programmes significantly reduce HPV infections, precancerous lesions, and future cancer incidence,” Modi told IANS. The HPV vaccine is very safe and well-tested. Minor side effects like pain at the injection site, redness, or mild fever for a day may occur, similar to other vaccines. There are no serious side effects, she added. Girls aged 9 to 14 years should take the vaccine. They require two doses. Above this age, three doses are required. According to the WHO, even one dose can protect for up to 20 years. Beyond vaccination, maintaining good menstrual hygiene and overall immunity is also important. In about 90 per cent of cases, HPV infection clears on its own within two years. Screening plays an equally critical role. Tests such as pap smears and HPV DNA testing help detect precancerous changes in the cervix long before they progress to invasive cancer. AIIMS Delhi has also launched a month-long free screening for cervical cancer. “Cancer usually takes 15-20 years to develop, which gives us enough time for screening and intervention,” Pathak said, adding that screening at the right time helps detect changes before cancer develops. AIIMS Delhi has also launched a month-long free screening for cervical cancer. Symptoms appear late, but once they appear, the cancer is often already advanced. Late symptoms may include post-menopausal bleeding, bleeding between periods, excessive white discharge, abdominal pain, or lower back pain. These symptoms do not always mean cancer, but should never be ignored, Pathak said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
17 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSYour mouth bacteria can significantly affect your gut health, and predict the risk of chronic liver disease, finds a study. Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). In the study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, the researchers analysed bacterial populations in saliva and stool samples from 86 patients. The team from the Technical University of Munich in Germany found that both the gut and oral microbiome undergo significant changes as liver disease worsens, where changes to the oral microbiome were already detectable at earlier disease stages. In healthy individuals, bacterial communities differ substantially between body sites. But, in patients with liver disease, oral and gut microbiomes became increasingly similar as the disease progressed, and nearly identical bacterial strains were recovered from the mouths and guts of patients. "These strains are typically found in the mouth and are rarely present in the healthy gut. However, we observed increases in the absolute abundances of these oral bacteria in patients with advanced chronic liver disease," said Melanie Schirmer, Professor of Translational Microbiome Data Integration at TUM. "This strongly suggests that these bacteria translocate from the mouth and colonise the gut," Schirmer added. Further, the team identified several oral bacterial species that colonised patients' guts. They also found evidence that higher levels of these bacteria in stool samples were associated with damage to the intestinal barrier. Gene analysis showed that these bacteria carry genes encoding collagen-degradation enzymes. The team confirmed these enzymes were active by testing isolated bacteria from stool samples and synthesizing the enzyme. "Collagen breakdown can compromise the gut barrier, potentially allowing bacteria and bacterial products to reach other organs, such as the liver. We believe this may worsen the disease," explained Aurelie Cenier, a doctoral researcher and co-first author. "Our findings open potential new therapeutic strategies for people with advanced chronic liver disease. Protecting or restoring the gut barrier could help slow disease progression. Targeting the oral microbiome offers a way to positively influence the course of the disease and prevent clinical complications," added Dr. Vishal Patel from King's College London. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
17 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSDaylight can help improve metabolic health, enabling people with type 2 diabetes to achieve better glycaemic control, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland and Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that people exposed to natural light had blood glucose levels in the normal range for more hours per day, with less variability. In addition, their melatonin level -- the sleep hormone -- was a little higher in the evening, and fat oxidative metabolism was also improved. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, provided the first evidence of the beneficial impact of natural light on people with this condition. "It has been known for several years that the disruption of circadian rhythms plays a major role in the development of metabolic disorders that affect an increasing proportion of the Western population," said Charna Dibner, associate professor at the UNIGE. For the study, the team recruited 13 volunteers aged 65 and over, all with type 2 diabetes. They spent 4.5 days in specially designed living spaces, lit either with natural light through large windows or with artificial light. After a break of at least four weeks, they returned for a second session, this time in the other light environment. To better understand the observed positive changes in the body's metabolism, the scientists took blood and muscle samples from the volunteers before, during, and after each light treatment. They analysed the regulation of molecular clocks in cultured skeletal muscle cells together with lipids, metabolites, and gene transcripts in the blood. Together, the results clearly show that the internal clock and metabolism are influenced by natural light. "This could be the reason for the improved blood sugar regulation and the improved coordination between the central clock in the brain and the clocks in the organs," Dibner explained. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increasing, especially in women, and the ongoing winter season, along with high pollution, may be worsening the symptoms, said an expert from the All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Wednesday. Dr. Uma Kumar, Professor and head of department of Rheumatology, AIIMS, explained that autoimmune diseases develop through a complex process, which may be limited to a single organ or be systemic. While limited diseases involve only one organ, such as the pancreas, systemic conditions affect multiple organs. These include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, IgG4-related diseases, and many others, with nearly 60 diseases in this category. These are more prevalent in women. “These diseases can occur at any age but are more common in women of reproductive age. Female hormones and immune-related genes on the X chromosome play a role. The female-to-male ratio is high in younger ages and becomes nearly equal after menopause,” Kumar said. The ratio may be 9:1 to begin with during adolescence and young age and later turn 1:1 when women turn 70 or more than 60. "Women are often neglected due to social misconceptions that these diseases are hereditary or contagious, which is incorrect. As a result, many women suffer silently, leading to significant mental health issues," Kumar said. The expert noted that symptoms often worsen in winter “due to cold temperatures, reduced atmospheric pressure, increased joint stiffness, reduced sunlight, vitamin D deficiency, weight gain, low mood, pollution, and higher rates of viral infections”. Air pollution is a significant trigger. Studies have shown increased inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, and even autoantibodies in healthy individuals exposed to high pollution levels, especially those living close to busy roads. This provides strong evidence linking air pollution to autoimmune disease risk. Chronic mental stress and poor sleep also increase inflammation and worsen disease activity. Night-shift workers are at higher risk. Post-COVID, there has been a noticeable rise in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, further supporting the role of environmental and lifestyle factors. Lifestyle changes also play a major role. Unhealthy food habits, smoking, tobacco use, and obesity all contribute. Obesity itself is a chronic inflammatory state that increases the risk of autoimmunity. Another reason is improved diagnostic facilities and greater awareness among doctors, patients, and the public. Since awareness initiatives began more than a decade ago, recognition of these diseases has increased. Further, Kumar said that autoimmune diseases are treatable but usually require lifelong management, similar to diabetes or hypertension. “There is no single symptom or test that can diagnose these conditions. Symptoms vary widely and may include fatigue, fever, joint pain, skin rashes, hair loss, dryness of eyes or mouth, kidney involvement, neurological symptoms, or recurrent pregnancy loss. Because autoantibodies may also be present in healthy individuals, testing without medical guidance can be misleading,” she said. The expert warned against taking steroids and painkillers without medical supervision, as they are not required for all autoimmune diseases. "Lifestyle modification is essential. Adequate sleep, stress control, regular physical activity, smoking cessation, and weight management help prevent flares," said Kumar, while also noting the benefit of yoga in reducing inflammation and improving sleep among autoimmune disease patients. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
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