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Fish could help reduce multiple sclerosis risk

The study found people who ate fish once a week had a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.

2 March 2018 3:49 PM IST

This 1885 photo shows a side view of a human brain. In relation to body size, our brains are huge, about six times larger than one would expect from other mammals. And this three-pound organ sucks up fully 20 percent of the bodys energy needs. (Oscar G. Mason/J.C. Dalton/Philadelphia, Lea Brothers & Co. via AP)

Brain responds more quickly to angry voices, says study

Attention is more focused on threatening voices to enable us to clearly recognise the location of the potential threat.

10 Dec 2018 11:36 AM IST

This 1885 photo shows a side view of a human brain. In relation to body size, our brains are huge, about six times larger than one would expect from other mammals. And this three-pound organ sucks up fully 20 percent of the bodys energy needs. (Oscar G. Mason/J.C. Dalton/Philadelphia, Lea Brothers & Co. via AP)

Brain stimulation may relieve depression symptoms

Researchers found that most stimulation locations produced no effect on volunteers' mood.

1 Dec 2018 8:46 AM IST

Loss of sexual desire is something a lot of women face (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexual intimacy in late years does not slow memory loss

Sexual activity and emotional closeness in later years of life do not control cognitive decline.

17 May 2018 4:49 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Finding link between gut and brain

The new research focuses on the influence of gut microbes on two types of cells that play a major role in the central...

17 May 2018 11:51 AM IST

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

A new 'vision'

The new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a...

14 May 2018 8:30 AM IST

It is a kind of chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Slower walking can lead to Dementia: Study

People who had a poorer ability to think and make decision were also more likely to be diagnosed with dementia.

24 March 2018 3:42 PM IST

Relatives braid the hair of an Indian woman suffering from tuberculosis, admitted at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Hospital at Ram Nagar in Varanasi, India, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a campaign to fast-track the Indias response to tuberculosis, which is now the worlds leading infectious killer. (Photo: AP)

World Tuberculosis Day: One in 10 Indian women affected by TB

Usually the TB bacteria affects the lungs, and if left unnoticed, it can also spread throughout the body and cause...

24 March 2018 8:52 AM IST

India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

One in ten Indian females affected by TB related ailments

The effects can also be seen in post menopausal women where the condition may be prominent with symptoms of endometrial...

23 March 2018 1:27 PM IST

The technology takes advantage of new quantum sensors that can be mounted in a 3D-printed prototype helmet. (Photo: Pixabay)

'This wearable brain scanner allows patients to move freely'

Not only can this new, light-weight, magnetoencephalography (MEG) system be worn, but it is also more sensitive.

22 March 2018 1:08 PM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop brain scanner in a helmet

Results from tests of scanner showed patients were able to stretch, nod, drink, play table tennis while brain activity...

22 March 2018 8:07 AM IST

The benefits of meditation for mental wellbeing are well-documented (Photo: AFP)

Research links happiness to specific areas in the brain

They found that those who scored highly on the scale typically also benefited from this unique neurological structuring.

21 March 2018 8:02 PM IST