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The amygdala and hypothalamus are regions of the brain that control several memory and emotional functions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming turmeric improves memory and mood: study

The study, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, involved 40 adults who had mild memory complaints.

28 Jan 2018 6:05 PM IST

The people who took curcumin experienced significant improvements in their memory and attention abilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turmeric may help boost memory, lower Alzheimer's risk: study

Four people taking curcumin, and two taking placebos, experienced mild side effects such as abdominal pain and nausea.

24 Jan 2018 4:09 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)

Brain circuit behind feeling hungry discovered

Scientists seek to better understand it as damage to this brain region in patients results in marked declines in...

7 July 2018 6:13 PM IST

Structural effects of sex hormones, including oral contraceptive pills, on the human hypothalamus, have never been reported. (Photo: ANI)

Women taking birth control pills have smaller hypothalamus

Key brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study.

5 Dec 2019 11:05 AM 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)

Molecules wired for obesity discovered

Group of molecules called semaphorins have been found to play a critical role.

18 Jan 2019 2:12 PM IST