Yatharth Hospital Announces Dedicated Memory Clinic in Faridabad on World Alzheimer’s Day

Yatharth Hospital, Sector 20, Faridabad, has introduced a Memory Clinic on World Alzheimer’s Day to tackle memory loss and cognitive decline through integrated neurological and psychological care. The initiative, led by Dr. Kunal Bahrani, Chairman and Group Director – Neurology, aims to provide early detection and personalized treatment plans for patients and families struggling with … Read more

Statins Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Starting statin therapy within one year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may reduce dementia risk by 15%, according to a large observational study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. The research, conducted in Denmark and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, followed 132,585 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between … Read more

NIN Study Links Lead Exposure to Nerve Cell Damage

Lead exposure significantly damages human nerve cells and weakens cellular waste-clearing structures when combined with amyloid-beta, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology by researchers at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) in Hyderabad. How Lead and Amyloid-Beta Compound Nerve Damage Scientists at the Hyderabad-based institution tested lead alongside two … Read more

6 Science-Backed Benefits of Drinking Black Coffee Daily, According to an Oncologist

Black coffee offers significant health benefits when consumed without excess sugar or high-calorie additives, according to Dr. Vartika Vishwani. In a recent analysis of daily habits shared by the oncologist, regular black coffee consumption links directly to a lower risk of premature death, chronic illnesses, and specific organ damage. While caffeine is not a miracle … Read more

Can Music Heal the Brain? Experts Reveal Promising Therapy

Music therapy is emerging as a clinically supported complementary tool in neurological rehabilitation, helping patients recover from brain damage by stimulating neural pathways and promoting neuroplasticity, according to experts at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake. The institution explored these therapeutic benefits during a panel discussion held to mark World Brain Day under the theme “Access for … Read more

US Morbidity Gap: Living Longer in Poor Health

Global life expectancy climbed to 73.8 years in 2023, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. However, the data reveals that humans are spending a growing portion of that extended lifespan dealing with chronic illness, … Read more

Long COVID Brain Scans Reveal Dopamine Damage and New Treatment Paths

New research published in eBioMedicine provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is linked to physical injury within the brain’s dopamine system. Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Canada used PET imaging to identify reduced dopamine nerve terminal density, offering a potential biological explanation for persistent symptoms like … Read more

Pork Tapeworm Infection Misdiagnosed as Brain Cancer

Medical researchers in Spain have identified a rare case of neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection, in a 60-year-old patient who had no history of travel to endemic regions. According to a case report published in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the patient’s initial symptoms of headaches and behavioral changes led physicians to suspect metastatic … Read more

Vitamin C Linked to Improved Brain Structure, Study Finds

Higher blood plasma levels of vitamin C are associated with better-preserved gray matter and stronger structural connectivity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan analyzed 2,044 older adults, finding that those with higher vitamin C concentrations exhibited healthier brain … Read more

The Simple Habit That Lowers Stress and Boosts Brain Chemicals

Laughter acts as a biological catalyst for child development by lowering stress hormones and enhancing brain connectivity, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. Research indicates that joyful play serves as a foundational element for emotional regulation and cognitive growth, helping children build resilient, receptive minds. How does … Read more