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Earlier studies had shown significant abnormalities in the white matter in the brains of people who had experienced child abuse (Photo: AFP)

Brain wiring of children suffering abuse may be altered

For the optimal function and organisation of the brain, electrical signals used by neurons may need to travel over long...

26 Sept 2017 8:14 PM IST

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Sexual harassment by co-workers causes more severe depression

Here is what researchers found.

25 Sept 2017 3:13 PM IST

Display to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Britains Diana, Princess of Wales, a recreation of the desk where Princess Diana worked in her Sitting room at Kensington Palace, on display at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Royal physicians worried about Princess Diana's illnesses allegedly...

The letter containing the claim was addressed to one of Prince Charles's closest mentors.

25 Sept 2017 12:59 PM IST

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Can smartphone apps help in reducing depression?

Depression is a leading cause of global disability.

24 Sept 2017 1:07 PM IST

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One in four teen girls at increased risk of depressed: Study

22 Sept 2017 5:32 PM IST

Results suggest that steroids are not effective in the treatment of chest infections in non-asthmatic adult patients (Photo: Pixabay)

Asthma medication may up risk of nightmares, health issues in children

Study sees high amount of patients reporting allergic granulomatous angiitis, a rare autoimmune disease.

22 Sept 2017 3:32 PM IST

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World Alzheimer's Day: Forgetfulness could be dangerous

The diseases increase after the age of 70.

21 Sept 2017 7:13 PM IST

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WHO warns Alzheimer's disease is most common cause of dementia

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21.

21 Sept 2017 6:23 PM IST

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Britons among most depressed people in the Western world

Here's what researchers found.

13 Sept 2017 3:10 PM IST

The Mpower flagship centre in Mumbai.

Destigmatising mental health

Philanthropist Neerja Birla and her daughter stand up for suicide prevention through Mpower.

13 Sept 2017 12:25 AM IST

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Mushrooms may soon treat depression

Study investigating active substance in the illegal drug is due to launch early next year.

11 Sept 2017 7:46 PM IST

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Bisexual people prone to developing mental health issues

Previous studies have shown that bisexual people are more at risk of experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal...

11 Sept 2017 2:49 PM IST