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It works by blocking the action of a protein, known as BCL-2. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover protein that could help diagnose chronic brain...

Researchers discover elevated levels of CCL11 in brains of dead football players with CTE, but not in brains of healthy...

27 Sept 2017 8:23 AM IST

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Know how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases

A new study's findings could lead to new treatments for these conditions.

18 Nov 2018 2:59 PM IST

The lychee toxins are particularly bad when consumed on an empty stomach. The chemical found in the translucent fruit affects the brain when body sugar levels are low. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lychee toxins cause deadly brain disease among children

Bihar, known for its lychees, has witnessed the deaths of several children due to poisoning from toxins in the fruit.

13 Jun 2019 1:38 PM IST

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Simple test could help doctors diagnose degenerative brain diseases

A new study's findings suggest that doctors should measure the blood pressure and heart rate of patients after they...

29 March 2018 2:01 PM IST

This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to a report released on July 25 by the Journal of the American Medical Association, research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school. (Photo: AP)

Untreated concussions could be serious, don't ignore it

Zavorsky went on to detail how this not only affects children's health but also their learning.

1 Aug 2017 12:05 AM IST

The identification of these gene-to-behaviour relationships will help in research of memory function and dysfunction. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over 100 genes linked to memory in humans identified

It will help understand the molecular mechanisms supporting human memory and cure memory issues

27 March 2017 5:29 PM IST

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Risk of heart disease higher in childhood brain tumour survivors

The survivors have a lot of fat that accumulates around the abdomen which later leads to problems

25 March 2017 9:00 AM IST

Katherine Snedaker (left) discusses youth concussions with Denise Cesareo, a member of the Connecticut Commission on Women. (Photo: AP)

More concussion research needed for women

Some studies show females suffer more concussions than males when playing similar sports.

3 Jan 2017 2:31 AM IST

The mercury in the food takes away the ability of nerve cells to interact with the bodys muscles. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating mercury-rich seafood may up ALS risk: study

Sharks and swordfish are very high in mercury and can cause the neurone disease

21 Feb 2017 5:59 PM IST

The brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes to stimulate brain areas that control dysfunctional behaviors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deep brain simulation may help treat anorexia

Girls suffering from anorexia may be treated to improve dysfunctional areas

24 Feb 2017 10:34 AM IST