Around 1.5 million people are affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in India — the second-highest disease burden in the world outside of the United States. The findings were uncovered by a study carried out by Wellness 365, a community representing Indian medical professionals and practitioners. Rates of IBD were found to be rising steadily, marking […]
IBD
Crohn’s disease in India
Former Union Finance Minister Pallaniappan Chidambaram — currently in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the INX media money-laundering case — has reportedly been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The former Cabinet minister, who currently sits in the Rajya Sabha, was hospitalised with severe stomach pains. His health has been in decline for […]