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.
A new study reveals that a copper-containing compound, Cu(ATSM), can repair vital waste-clearing pumps in the brain, significantly reducing toxic amyloid-beta proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and improving long-term spatial memory in mouse models. This discovery offers a promising new therapeutic avenue for neurovascular dysfunction in Alzheimer's.
A new study reveals that obesity-related changes in body fat can disrupt brain signals and immune function, potentially worsening Alzheimer's disease.
A new blood test analysing the folding of amino acids, rather than their amounts, shows promise in detecting the earliest biological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study.
Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is a vital nutrient that crucially supports the proper functioning of your nervous system and has a role in the production of red blood cells, apart from being good for your bones, eyes, hair, skin
'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'
Between 1990 and 2019, Alzheimer's-related deaths increased almost five times, data available on the Global Burden of Disease has found.
Half a cup of pomegranate seeds packs only 72 calories, yet brims with heart-friendly nutrients and is rich in antioxidant that calm inflammation.
Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.
It is necessary to take your memory loss seriously, warns Dr Madhuri Behari.
'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.
Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.
Tried every possible way to shed those extra pounds but unable to get results? Well, a new weight loss drug may address the problem effectively. The powerful new drug, known as tesofensine, which was originally developed as a treatment for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, can help users shed nearly 12 kilos in six months. It is twice as effective as current treatments and can see overweight patients lose up to 10 per cent of their body weight quickly.
Scientists find that green and black tea inhibit the activity of certain enzymes in the brain that are associated with memory.
Irdai has listed diseases that can't be excluded from health insurance policies, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental illness problems, psychological disorders, genetic diseases, puberty- and menopause-related disorders.
Video games have been shown to benefit some cognitive systems in the brain, but research has now revealed that habitual players of action games have less grey matter!
The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.
He underwent 13 days of therapy, which included treatment with anti-viral drugs, plasma transfusions, and traditional Chinese medicine.
The clinic all existing government guidelines were being followed in the use of stem cell therapy.
'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products. Insurance firms have been given time till September 30 to include modifications mandated by the regulator.
Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.
'My biggest fear is if I get infected will I get admission in a good hospital and how much money will the hospital charge for my treatment.'
'Hillary Clinton is no friend of India,' says Rajeev Srinivasan. 'Not that Trump is necessarily one, but at least he gets the benefit of the doubt.'
