Rohit and Anshuma Rastogi have been spending lakhs every year to keep their children alive. Their son and daughter, Akshat and Roli, were born with a genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), which causes muscle weakness and atrophy, as well as a severely weakened immune system. This occurs due to the loss of motor … Read more
Last week, we explored the complications of dementia, focusing on its effects on memory and cognitive function, as well as the importance of early detection. I also shared how music therapy can positively impact cognitive function, illustrated by a story of a senior citizen with dementia, which went viral. This week, we will continue that … Read more
Requiring someone to take a test can also have a big impact on their life. Are they likely to develop a life-threatening disease later in life? Would having this knowledge affect how they live? And what would this mean for their family members, who may know – through no choice of their own – they … Read more