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The beneficial effects seen from the Ketogenic Diet are potentially due to the inhibition of a nutrient sensor called mTOR. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline: Study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy,...

15 Oct 2018 8:12 AM IST

Because they live longer, women have an increased risk of such diseases (Photo: AFP)

Half of all women face risk of developing stroke or dementia

The cost of the three neurological diseases is believed to be more than two percent of the world's annual economic...

2 Oct 2018 9:38 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)

Parkinson's disease can be detected from accumulation of fat in brain

The same glycosphingolipids that are increased in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients are also elevated in the...

29 April 2018 6:27 PM IST

BJP Delhi state President Manoj Tiwari along with BJP national convenor Sham Jaju during an inauguration at PSRI hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday.(Photo: Asian Age)

Manoj Tiwari inaugurates Parkinson's disease centre

Researchers have also reported other symptoms like bladder control, inability to identify odours etc.

12 April 2018 7:41 AM IST

Parkinsons disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain (Photo: AFP)

Smartphones may be useful for measuring symptoms of Parkinson's...

The app asks patients to complete five tasks that assess speech, finger tapping, gait, balance and reaction time.

6 April 2018 8:56 PM IST

Another reason for erectile dysfunction is low testosterone (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with erectile dysfunction at higher risk of Parkinson's disease

A dysfunction with this process controlling erections causes problems getting an erection and the same dysfunction leads...

3 Aug 2017 2:42 PM IST

The smartwatch analyses the wearers symptoms and vibrates in a customised rhythm created using AI and the built-in sensors.

Video: Microsoft's Emma Watch fights Parkinson's disease

The wearable is making it possible to reduce the tremors and let patients write clearly.

11 May 2017 9:02 PM IST

Mice infected with H1N1, even long after the initial infection, had more severe Parkinsons symptoms (Photo: AFP)

Risk of Parkinson's disease may go up due to influenza

Although the work presented here has yet to be replicated in humans, but it provides good reason to investigate this...

31 May 2017 8:47 PM IST

Salvador Dali and Willem De Kooning

Parkinson's detection lies in painting strokes

Researchers study 2,092 paintings from careers of 7 famous artists.

31 Dec 2016 3:42 AM IST

According to the first of its kind study, one in 10 (seven per cent to 11 per cent) cases of dementia among those who live within 50 metres of a major road could be attributable to traffic exposure.

Living next to traffic ups dementia?

Study found no link between traffic exposure and Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.

5 Jan 2017 1:22 AM IST

An American national who was allegedly drugged and gangraped at a hotel in Delhi in April, has returned to India to record her statement and identify the accused. (Representational image)

US scientist who covertly filmed 360 women blames Parkinson's meds,...

Dr Jeremy Allington-Smith had also downloaded several thousands of vulgar pictures of kids and sketched images of...

12 March 2017 8:53 PM IST

Scientists hope to identifying ways possibly prevent Parkinsons in patients diagnosed with the disease. (Photo: Flickr)

Researchers develop tool that may help cure Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a debilitating degenerative disorder of the nervous system

6 Jun 2017 1:16 PM IST