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A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity.

Mental healthcare: Facing a number of challenges

The crucial issue is what can be done to better the quality of life of those affected by mental health problems.

9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

Robert Bowman in Living Pictures Diary of a Madman.

Exploring insanity through the words of a writer, eyes of an actor

The story of a government servant and how his pursuit for happiness compounded by his alienation drives him mad.

30 Nov 2017 2:10 AM IST

Following the birth of Love and Prince, the doctors decided to wait for at least six months before conducting a surgery to separate them (Photo: AFP)

Alzheimer's could be cured using brain pacemakers

New research shows implant being fitted directly into patients' skulls.

31 Jan 2018 12:21 PM IST

Dr Deepak Sawant

Each district to get Alzheimer's clinic

Meanwhile, the Malavani government hospital will have a facility for cancer patients with help from Tata Cancer...

9 Jan 2018 6:08 AM IST

The hottest food medicine is curcumin, found in tumeric.

Pray, eat well

We need to replenish our soil, and that in turn is interconnected with our health.

4 Jan 2018 12:31 AM IST

Findings remain clinically relevant because pain could be used as a marker for increased risk of future cognitive decline.(Photo: Pixabay)

Losing spouse late in life linked to cognitive decline, says study

While cognitive functioning declines over time for everyone, it degrades faster for those who had been widowed,...

21 April 2018 7:41 AM IST

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds sitting for too long may increase dementia risk

MTL thinning can be a precursor to cognitive decline and dementia in middle-aged and older adults.

14 April 2018 5:17 PM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution may be putting at Alzheimer's, suicide risk

Study says Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted areas, and one must implement effective...

14 April 2018 10:32 AM IST

Chef Praksah Sundaram

Nip them in the bud!

The chefs at the hotel have set an example by growing their own microgreens which they use in all cuisines, be it Thai,...

21 April 2019 1:40 AM IST

The drug works on glucose metabolism modification in stressed neurons. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This new drug can prevent Alzheimer's

Researchers find new drug to prevent neuronal deaths.

30 Aug 2019 12:05 PM IST

Many countries prompted by World Health Organisation have recently adopted the Global action plan, 2017-2025, on the public health response to dementia.

Resist the stigma of dementia, let elderly live well if they can

The global campaign this year is to talk about dementia which is necessary to erase the stigma attached to it and spread...

18 Sept 2019 1:16 AM IST

Cover photo of Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Even nostalgia has its limits in this science fantasy on...

Time Shelter is, perhaps, one of the most brilliant books of our time.

23 July 2023 12:08 AM IST