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Migraine increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. Here's what to know

Many are generally diagnosed with headaches or migraines in their 20s or 30s and have a low baseline for risk factors associated with stroke and heart attacks.

Migraine increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. Here's what you should know (Image by Tumisu from Pixabay)

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Published on Aug 19, 2023 12:41 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Tips to help caregivers deal with patients suffering from retrograde amnesia

With proper strategies, caregivers can provide effective assistance. Here are some tips to help caregivers deal with patients suffering from retrograde amnesia.

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Published on Jul 28, 2023 12:45 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Brain tumours: Causes, treatment, prognosis, 8 new alternatives for patients

Clinical trials may provide new alternatives for brain tumour patients. Here are the causes, treatment, prognosis and 8 new alternatives for patients

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Published on Jul 27, 2023 12:56 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

World Brain Day 2023: Date, history, significance and theme

World Brain Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about brain health and neurological disorders. From date to theme, here's all you need to know

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Published on Jul 20, 2023 04:34 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Life pressure can increase the risk of Multiple Sclerosis | Signs to watch out

Study claims life pressure can increase the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Experts reveal symptoms and signs to watch out for, share prevention tips

Life pressure can increase the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Watch out for these signs, check these prevention tips (Photo by Twitter/DgteTourism)

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Published on Jul 16, 2023 08:08 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Schizophrenia patients' symptoms grow by disrupted sleep, wakefulness trends

New study reveals Schizophrenia patients tend to have fewer active hours during the day and spent more time sleeping or passively resting than healthy controls

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Published on May 14, 2023 02:04 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Pittsburgh (pennsylvania) [us]

Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia: Causes, symptoms, treatment

The movement disorder, paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, is a neurologic condition. Here are its causes, symptoms and treatment

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Updated on Mar 18, 2023 06:12 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Health experts bust myths related to epileptic seizures

There are numerous myths about epilepsy such as the belief that it is incurable, that people having an epileptic episode are possessed and so on. Health experts bust myths on epileptic seizures

health

Updated on Mar 13, 2023 02:04 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Health expert on how Mechanical Thrombectomy is beneficial for stroke patients

Currently, stroke cases are rising at a rapid rate in India and it is commonly seen in elderly people but there are rare instances of youngsters getting affected too. Did you know that mechanical thrombectomy can be helpful to recover from a stroke? Here's all you need to know

health

Updated on Feb 09, 2023 07:12 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

How to assist someone who is having a brain seizure? Experts share first aid tip

To prevent the risk of harm to an epileptic patient, people need to know the crucial first aid steps they can promptly take before medical help arrives. Here are some dos and don'ts on how to assist someone who is having a brain seizure

health

Updated on Jan 24, 2023 08:30 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Subcutaneous fat is protector of females' brains: Research

Visceral adiposity, which is known to be much more inflammatory, is more likely to accumulate around the major organs in the abdominal cavity in males of virtually any age.

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Published on Dec 14, 2022 12:39 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Georgia

Is it safe for people with epilepsy to drive a vehicle? Doctors answer

Epilepsy Awareness Month 2022: Doctors reveal whether it is safe for people with epilepsy to be driving/riding a vehicle on public roads, its occurrences and triggers and role of anxiety in causing this brain disease

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Updated on Nov 28, 2022 07:10 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Neural pathways that cause vomiting after consuming contaminated food: Study

After being consumed, many foodborne bacteria produce toxins in the host. When the brain detects them, it will set off a chain of biological reactions, including nausea and vomiting, to get rid of the substances and create an aversion to similar-tasting or-looking foods.

health

Published on Nov 28, 2022 11:07 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Epilepsy: Causes, risk factors, right time to see doctor, diagnosis, treatment

Did you know one with epilepsy has constant seizures and may find it difficult to do his/her daily chores? Know about the factors leading to this neurological condition, its risk factors, right time to consult the doctor, diagnosis and how it is managed or treated promptly by doctors.

health

Updated on Nov 12, 2022 08:42 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Tips to reduce the burden on your brain for a better lifestyle

According to research, in India brain stroke is a leading cause of death and disability among the youth population. Approximately 20 million people globally suffer from brain stroke every year, 5 million of whom cannot survive the disease. Here are tips to reduce the burden on your brain

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Published on Nov 08, 2022 12:27 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Brain stroke: Causes, symptoms, stem cell therapy, tips to prevent brain damage

Stroke or paralysis is usually secondary to high blood pressure or head trauma. The symptoms of stroke depend on the portion of the brain affected. Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment, stem cell therapy for brain stroke and tips to prevent long-term brain damage

Stroke or paralysis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, stem cell therapy, tips to prevent long-term brain damage (Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay )

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Updated on Nov 05, 2022 02:41 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

How dissociative symptoms affect brain: Research

91 women with and without histories of childhood trauma, current post-traumatic stress disorder, and varying degrees of dissociative symptoms participated in Lebois and colleagues' study.

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Published on Nov 04, 2022 10:20 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Belmont

Adult brain has the ability to restore vision: Research

According to new research, the adult brain has the potential to recover partially from inherited blindness. A new insight into how some visually impaired adults can begin to see offers a fresh perspective on the brain's capabilities.

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Updated on Oct 10, 2022 07:11 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington, Us

How to create consistent brain organoids for neurological disorders treatment

Having organoids that accurately and consistently recreate the structure and cellular makeup of specific sections of the brain is especially important for studying disorders like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.

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Published on Oct 05, 2022 10:16 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Alzheimer's management at home for elderly

There is a wide range in the abilities and preferences of Alzheimer's patients when caring for them. Consider incorporating these ideas into your loved one's care plan if you want to give them the best chance of living a long, healthy life at home despite having Alzheimer's.

health

Updated on Sep 30, 2022 04:48 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

What happens in brain when it becomes too hot?

Living species, whether fish or humans, tend to perform worse as the temperature rises. This is something that many people have certainly experienced on a very hot summer day. But what occurs inside the body when the temperature rises too high?

health

Published on Sep 30, 2022 01:03 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Trondheim

Gender and the brain: Why neuroscience is still searching for evidence

It's no secret that some bits of science are sexist. Women have long been underrepresented in medical research, ranging from cancer trials to diabetes studies. And neuroscience is no exception.

We call it 'the' brain. But is it a female or male brain?(Antonio Gravante/dpa/picture alliance)

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Published on Sep 29, 2022 12:47 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Watching TV with children may benefit their brain development: Study

Studies also show screen time is more beneficial to a child if a parent or adult is present, as they can engage with them and ask questions.

health

Published on Sep 25, 2022 02:36 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Alcohol's single dose enough to permanently alter brain, cause addiction: Study

Findings of a new study imply that even a single drinking incident might lay the foundation for alcohol addiction and permanently alter brain by changing the shape of the nerve cells

Alcohol's single dose may be enough to permanently alter brain, cause addiction: Study (For representation purpose)

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Updated on Sep 15, 2022 08:12 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Berlin

Brain cancer from cell phones: Chances, risk factors

Probability of developing brain tumor among smartphone/devices users: Doctors spill the beans on the chances of getting brain cancer from cell phones, how cell phone radiation affects our brain's activity and what are the other risk factors of being constantly on smartphone or devices

Brain cancer from cell phones: Chances of developing tumour, risk factors of being constantly on smartphone or devices (SHVETS production)

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Updated on Sep 14, 2022 07:12 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Risk of behavioral issues in kids increases due to traumatic brain injury: Study

The risk was the highest in children around ten years old. Researchers found that children who had a significant hit to the head but did not meet diagnostic criteria for a mild TBI also had an increased risk of these behavioural and emotional problems.

health

Published on Sep 14, 2022 08:54 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

How fasting affects neurons in brain: Research

Going further, the team demonstrated that the presence of these nutrients is sensed by the DEPDC5 protein. When they knocked out DEPDC5 in the brain, mTOR activity was not reduced and fasting no longer protected the mice against seizures.

health

Published on Sep 09, 2022 10:29 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Boston

New approach to prevent dementia: Study

Scientists already knew that the cell's protein-building machinery occasionally fails to stop where it should. When the machinery doesn't stop - a phenomenon known as readthrough - it creates extended forms of proteins that sometimes function differently than the regular forms.

health

Published on Aug 29, 2022 03:09 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Raju Srivastava passes away at 58; how cardiac arrest leads to brain injury

After battling for his life for more than a month post a heart attack, comedian Raju Srivastava died aged 58 in Delhi. Here's how cardiac arrest causes brain injury.

Raju Srivastava passes away at 58. He had suffered a heart attack on August 10.

health

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 11:02 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, Delhi

How brain gathers threat cues, turns them into fear: Study

Most external threats involve multisensory cues, such as the heat, smoke and smell of a wildfire. Previous research showed that different pathways independently relay sound, sight, and touch threat cues to multiple brain areas.

health

Published on Aug 17, 2022 11:53 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

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Many are generally diagnosed with headaches or migraines in their 20s or 30s and have a low baseline for risk factors associated with stroke and heart attacks.

With proper strategies, caregivers can provide effective assistance. Here are some tips to help caregivers deal with patients suffering from retrograde amnesia.

Clinical trials may provide new alternatives for brain tumour patients. Here are the causes, treatment, prognosis and 8 new alternatives for patients

World Brain Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about brain health and neurological disorders. From date to theme, here's all you need to know

Study claims life pressure can increase the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Experts reveal symptoms and signs to watch out for, share prevention tips

New study reveals Schizophrenia patients tend to have fewer active hours during the day and spent more time sleeping or passively resting than healthy controls

The movement disorder, paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, is a neurologic condition. Here are its causes, symptoms and treatment

There are numerous myths about epilepsy such as the belief that it is incurable, that people having an epileptic episode are possessed and so on. Health experts bust myths on epileptic seizures

Currently, stroke cases are rising at a rapid rate in India and it is commonly seen in elderly people but there are rare instances of youngsters getting affected too. Did you know that mechanical thrombectomy can be helpful to recover from a stroke? Here's all you need to know

To prevent the risk of harm to an epileptic patient, people need to know the crucial first aid steps they can promptly take before medical help arrives. Here are some dos and don'ts on how to assist someone who is having a brain seizure

Visceral adiposity, which is known to be much more inflammatory, is more likely to accumulate around the major organs in the abdominal cavity in males of virtually any age.

Epilepsy Awareness Month 2022: Doctors reveal whether it is safe for people with epilepsy to be driving/riding a vehicle on public roads, its occurrences and triggers and role of anxiety in causing this brain disease

After being consumed, many foodborne bacteria produce toxins in the host. When the brain detects them, it will set off a chain of biological reactions, including nausea and vomiting, to get rid of the substances and create an aversion to similar-tasting or-looking foods.

Did you know one with epilepsy has constant seizures and may find it difficult to do his/her daily chores? Know about the factors leading to this neurological condition, its risk factors, right time to consult the doctor, diagnosis and how it is managed or treated promptly by doctors.

According to research, in India brain stroke is a leading cause of death and disability among the youth population. Approximately 20 million people globally suffer from brain stroke every year, 5 million of whom cannot survive the disease. Here are tips to reduce the burden on your brain

Stroke or paralysis is usually secondary to high blood pressure or head trauma. The symptoms of stroke depend on the portion of the brain affected. Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment, stem cell therapy for brain stroke and tips to prevent long-term brain damage

91 women with and without histories of childhood trauma, current post-traumatic stress disorder, and varying degrees of dissociative symptoms participated in Lebois and colleagues' study.

According to new research, the adult brain has the potential to recover partially from inherited blindness. A new insight into how some visually impaired adults can begin to see offers a fresh perspective on the brain's capabilities.

Having organoids that accurately and consistently recreate the structure and cellular makeup of specific sections of the brain is especially important for studying disorders like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.

There is a wide range in the abilities and preferences of Alzheimer's patients when caring for them. Consider incorporating these ideas into your loved one's care plan if you want to give them the best chance of living a long, healthy life at home despite having Alzheimer's.

Living species, whether fish or humans, tend to perform worse as the temperature rises. This is something that many people have certainly experienced on a very hot summer day. But what occurs inside the body when the temperature rises too high?

It's no secret that some bits of science are sexist. Women have long been underrepresented in medical research, ranging from cancer trials to diabetes studies. And neuroscience is no exception.

Studies also show screen time is more beneficial to a child if a parent or adult is present, as they can engage with them and ask questions.

Findings of a new study imply that even a single drinking incident might lay the foundation for alcohol addiction and permanently alter brain by changing the shape of the nerve cells

Probability of developing brain tumor among smartphone/devices users: Doctors spill the beans on the chances of getting brain cancer from cell phones, how cell phone radiation affects our brain's activity and what are the other risk factors of being constantly on smartphone or devices

The risk was the highest in children around ten years old. Researchers found that children who had a significant hit to the head but did not meet diagnostic criteria for a mild TBI also had an increased risk of these behavioural and emotional problems.

Going further, the team demonstrated that the presence of these nutrients is sensed by the DEPDC5 protein. When they knocked out DEPDC5 in the brain, mTOR activity was not reduced and fasting no longer protected the mice against seizures.

Scientists already knew that the cell's protein-building machinery occasionally fails to stop where it should. When the machinery doesn't stop - a phenomenon known as readthrough - it creates extended forms of proteins that sometimes function differently than the regular forms.

After battling for his life for more than a month post a heart attack, comedian Raju Srivastava died aged 58 in Delhi. Here's how cardiac arrest causes brain injury.

Most external threats involve multisensory cues, such as the heat, smoke and smell of a wildfire. Previous research showed that different pathways independently relay sound, sight, and touch threat cues to multiple brain areas.

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