American scientists have claimed talking on mobile phones can actually improve one's memory and help fight against Alzheimer's disease, contrary to earlier findings that over use of the electronic gadgets may cause brain cancer.
Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84.
Former Liverpool captain and Scotland defender Ron Yeats has died at the age of 86
An international team of scientists has found a type of 'cellular chatter' that reveals early evidence of the disease, providing a chance to interfere in its progress, according to a study published in the Nature Medicine journal. "Our data indicates that blood contains a highly-specific biological signature that can characterise Alzheimer's disease years before a clinical diagnosis can be made," lead researcher Dr Tony Wyss-Coray of Stanford University stated in the article.
On the basis of her committee's report, the UCC in Uttarakhand established mandatory registration for marriages and live-in relationships, banned polygamy, and provided equal inheritance rights for women.
Using blood samples from Alzheimer's patients, researchers found that bisdemethoxycurcumin boosted immune cells to clear amyloid beta. In addition, researchers identified the immune genes associated with this activity.
India's largest drugmaker, Ranbaxy, will have an exclusive six-month marketing opportunity to sell a generic version of Japanese drugmaker Eisai's drug for Alzheimer's in the US.
Veteran actor Seema Deo, remembered for her roles in Anand and Kora Kagaz, passed into the ages on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments, her filmmaker son Abhinay Deo said.
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'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'
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In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.
Veteran actor Tabassum, known for her work as a child artiste in several Hindi classics and also as host of popular Doordarshan talk show Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, her son Hoshang Govil said on Saturday. She was 78.
'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.
One of Britain's best known authors and creator of the Discworld series, Terry Pratchett, has died. He was 66.
Cuttputlli's absolutely absurd climax will have you rolling on the floor in unintended laughter, notes Sukanya Verma.
He underwent 13 days of therapy, which included treatment with anti-viral drugs, plasma transfusions, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Eating these foods can cut the chances of getting Alzheimer's by up to half.
A senior citizen was mistaken for dead at an elderly care centre in Shanghai and sent to a morgue where he was found alive, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the shocking incident that triggered a new wave of anguish in the locked down city.
'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'
'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'
Vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of dementia, says study.
'Yoga can increase the volume of hippocampus and improve memory.'
More emotions, less action! Ajay Devgn shows his vulnerable side while trying to survive on an uninhibited Island with Bear Grylls, observes Namrata Thakker.
Gerd Mueller netted 68 goals in 62 internationals, including the winner in the 1974 World Cup final, and is third in the all-time list of most goals in the global showpiece tournament with 14, behind Brazilian Ronaldo (15) and German Miroslav Klose (16).
>Exercising several times a week (for 30 to 60 minutes) may sharpen reasoning and learning skills.
'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.
People who frequently consume sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volumes.
The finding may help in curing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer.
George Fernandes' underground crusade against the Emergency catapulted him among the leading opposition figures.
The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.
Exercise your brain. Nourish it well. The earlier you start, the better. This is the best advice doctors can offer to ward off Alzheimer's disease.
He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2011.
Eating fish may help prolong life says study.
The US leader known as the 'Great Communicator', who served as president from 1981-1989, was the longest living US president in history.
The maximum prison sentence he face is 45 years, but Martoma could be given a lesser prison time under federal sentencing guidelines.
'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'
You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.
