Researchers have identified genetic links between a fatal neuromuscular disorder and a rare form of dementia that may help in potential treatment for both disorders. Nearly half of all patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that primarily affects movement, also develop cognitive problems that affect memory and thinking -- known a...
Young women suffering from hypertension are at an increased risk of heart failure within the six weeks after delivery, also known as the postpartum period, according to a study. Heart failure is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and death, affecting relatively young reproductive-age women, especially among those with the presence of ...
Older adults who regularly use anti-epileptic drugs may be at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a new study has warned. Anti-epileptic drugs are the main type of treatment for most people with epilepsy that aims to stop seizures from happening. Up to 70 per cent (7 in 10) of people could stop having seizures with the rig...
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Janet Tobias says she admires the fact that India is striving to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 -- well before the global target date of 2030. She feels that India can not only eliminate the infectious disease, but it can be an example to the world on how to do it. "Given what India accomplished with smallpox and...
While smoking remains the biggest risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Raising hopes for an effective intervention in diagnosing the risk of early onset ...
Former INX Media chief Indrani Mukerjea underwent a brain MRI scan and other tests...
A new class of antibiotics, from an unconventional source which has a distinct...
Computer scientists, including one of Indian-origin, has developed a new smartphone...
Men, take note. If you are suffering from low bone density or frequent pain in your spine due to ageing, then milk, yogurt and cheese may help you achieve a positive outcome, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher. The study found that a higher intake of dairy foods is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and verteb...
