News for 'Neurology'

Bayern's Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after collapses

Bayern's Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after collapses

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with a temporary, brief, but easily treatable neurological disorder after collapsing during two recent friendly matches, the 23-year-old Germany international announced.

Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel awarded Nobel for optogenetics breakthrough

Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel awarded Nobel for optogenetics breakthrough

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discoveries in light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a method revolutionising the study of brain function.

Want A Healthy Pregnancy? 11 Tips From A Gynaecologist

Want A Healthy Pregnancy? 11 Tips From A Gynaecologist

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Dr Nisha Pansare, fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, explains why women should avoid desi Chinese, excessive caffeine and detox juices in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

New Study Suggests Brain Developed From Two Separate Systems

New Study Suggests Brain Developed From Two Separate Systems

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

A new study from Stanford University suggests the human brain may have evolved as two independent organs, challenging the long-held belief of a single progenitor cell. Researchers found two parallel nervous systems developing without intersection, which could explain difficulties in growing hindbrain neurons in labs and open new avenues for treating neurological diseases.

How Rahi Sarnobat Overcame Debilitating Illness For A Second Shot At Glory

How Rahi Sarnobat Overcame Debilitating Illness For A Second Shot At Glory

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Indian sports pistol shooter Rahi Sarnobat discusses her challenging journey back to elite competition after battling a debilitating neuropathic pain syndrome. She shares how the illness forced her to redefine her training, mindset, and priorities, leading to a "second life" in the sport as she prepares for her fourth Asian Games.

Human Brain Organoids Successfully Integrated Into Mouse Brains

Human Brain Organoids Successfully Integrated Into Mouse Brains

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A new study published in Nature reveals that lab-grown human brain tissues, or organoids, successfully survived, grew, and formed complex structures when transplanted into mouse brains. This breakthrough offers a novel platform for studying human brain development and neurological disorders.

Olise stars as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund to lift German Supercup

Olise stars as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund to lift German Supercup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Bayern Munich, the reigning domestic double winners, secured the German Supercup by defeating hosts Borussia Dortmund 2-1, with Michael Olise contributing a goal and an assist in a dominant performance.

New Study Reveals White Matter's Crucial Role In Cognitive Health

New Study Reveals White Matter's Crucial Role In Cognitive Health

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A study conducted on older adults in India suggests that the health of the brain's white matter wiring can help mitigate the cognitive effects of gray matter loss, supporting overall cognitive health. Researchers found that healthier superficial white matter is linked to stronger language skills and may act as a source of resilience against cognitive decline.

How Minor Heart Issues Can Predict Alzheimer's Risk

How Minor Heart Issues Can Predict Alzheimer's Risk

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that even minor cardiac dysfunction can predict microscopic tissue degradation in brain regions associated with Alzheimer's disease. This research suggests that heart issues could serve as an early indicator for neurological risk, mediating the link between cardiac health and memory decline.

Allu Arjun's Family Visits Theatre Stampede Victim

Allu Arjun's Family Visits Theatre Stampede Victim

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Allu Arjun's father Allu Aravind and wife Sneha Reddy visited the family of Sritej, a victim of the tragic Sandhya Theatre stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere, offering continued medical and educational support.

Brainstem Region Found Crucial For Adapting To Change

Brainstem Region Found Crucial For Adapting To Change

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A new study has identified a region in the brainstem, the structure connecting the brain to the spinal cord, that plays a crucial role in cognitive flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Researchers found that the 'locus coeruleus' in the brainstem is central to how the brain switches between behavioural rules, impacting disorders like ADHD, depression, and OCD.

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Several parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 44 degrees Celsius. States are issuing alerts and taking measures to protect people and animals from the extreme conditions.

AIIMS Delhi's Surgical Advance Offers Hope For Spinal Deformities

AIIMS Delhi's Surgical Advance Offers Hope For Spinal Deformities

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A modified surgical technique developed at AIIMS, Delhi, is providing new hope for patients with severe spinal deformities. The technique, a refined version of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), improves spinal stability and reduces complications, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Researchers at IIT Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain to understand how stress affects cognitive functions. The study aims to build automated models of stress dimensions using EEG and correlating them with factors like loss of control, helplessness, and anxiety.

How Obesity-Related Fat Changes Affect The Brain And Alzheimer's

How Obesity-Related Fat Changes Affect The Brain And Alzheimer's

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A new study reveals that obesity-related changes in body fat can disrupt brain signals and immune function, potentially worsening Alzheimer's disease.

Mumbai Medics Remove Sickle Lodged In Man's Skull After Assault

Mumbai Medics Remove Sickle Lodged In Man's Skull After Assault

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Doctors in Mumbai successfully removed a sickle-like tool from a man's skull after an alleged assault. The patient is now stable and recovering in the ICU.

New Wearable Polygraph System Senses Hidden Stress

New Wearable Polygraph System Senses Hidden Stress

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Researchers have developed a lightweight, wearable polygraph system that adheres to the chest and measures heart activity, breathing patterns, sweat response, blood flow, and temperature to provide a real-time, whole-body view of stress.

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Former cricketer Vinod Kambli is facing ongoing health challenges, including memory issues, despite improvements in his physical condition. Sachin Tendulkar and friends have formed a support group to provide financial and emotional assistance.

Indian Pharma Market Records Strongest Q4 Growth in Five Quarters

Indian Pharma Market Records Strongest Q4 Growth in Five Quarters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India's domestic pharmaceutical market recorded its highest value growth in five quarters during Q4 FY26, driven primarily by pricing and an early indication of volume recovery, with a significant structural shift towards chronic and sub-chronic therapies.

Alzheimer's Disease: Cognitive Decline Varies Significantly, Study Finds

Alzheimer's Disease: Cognitive Decline Varies Significantly, Study Finds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A US study has revealed three trajectories of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease -- stable, slow decline, and fast decline -- based on scans of over 1,100 people with elevated amyloid protein levels.

How Delhi Hospital Gave Woman New Lease Of Life

How Delhi Hospital Gave Woman New Lease Of Life

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a bilateral hand transplant on a young mother who lost her hands in an accident, thanks to a brain-dead donor's family consenting to the donation.

High Court Allows IVF to Proceed for Soldier in Vegetative State

High Court Allows IVF to Proceed for Soldier in Vegetative State

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has allowed the continuation of IVF treatment for an Army soldier in a persistent vegetative state, recognising his prior consent and his wife's right to reproductive autonomy.

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, is developing cutting-edge sports technology, including wearable ultrasound sensors for injury prevention and helmets that can detect concussions in real-time, potentially revolutionising athlete safety and performance.

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.

How Sugar Metabolism in Brain Tumour Immune Cells Fuels Growth

How Sugar Metabolism in Brain Tumour Immune Cells Fuels Growth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that immune cells within brain tumours may be manipulating sugar metabolism, specifically breaking down fructose, to suppress immune responses and promote tumour growth. Blocking fructose breakdown in these cells could improve immunotherapy outcomes for glioblastoma patients.

Kerala Woman Pushed from Train Recovering After Hospital Discharge

Kerala Woman Pushed from Train Recovering After Hospital Discharge

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old woman, Sreekutty, who was pushed from a moving train in Kerala, has been discharged from hospital after three months of treatment for severe injuries.

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Highway miracle? 'Brain-dead' woman revives as ambulance hits pothole

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.

AIIMS-Delhi begins euthanasia process for Harish Rana post SC ruling

AIIMS-Delhi begins euthanasia process for Harish Rana post SC ruling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

AIIMS-Delhi has begun implementing the Supreme Court's decision to allow passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who has been in a coma since 2013. A specialised medical team has been formed to oversee the process, which is expected to take two to three weeks.

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the family of Harish Rana, comatose for 12 years, prepares for his passive euthanasia, marking a significant moment in India's end-of-life care debate.

'Euthanasia will restore his dignity': Rana's family

'Euthanasia will restore his dignity': Rana's family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the right to die with dignity.

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

A man in Indore died after a diarrhoea outbreak, with family claiming contaminated water was the cause. Officials deny the link, citing pre-existing conditions and hospital admission date.

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to dominate the market for the next several decades.'

Is Fasting Oldest Cure In The World?

Is Fasting Oldest Cure In The World?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Fasting refers to deliberately or consciously going without food or beverages -- or avoiding them altogether -- for a fixed length of time to boost health.

The King Cobra Case That Shocked Doctors

The King Cobra Case That Shocked Doctors

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

In a first for Assam, a man has survived a confirmed king cobra bite, thanks to rapid medical intervention despite the absence of species-specific antivenom.

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

'India's biggest health crisis since Covid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Experts warn that air pollution in India is a major public health crisis, leading to a surge in undiagnosed airway diseases and cardiovascular issues. They urge for urgent action, early detection, and treatment.

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

This is what the new Spanish study reveals about a woman's brain after sexual assault.

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Bhagyashree Jadhav: From Life on a Ventilator to Chasing Gold on Home Soil

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.