Woman suffers permanent brain damage after 15-day water-only fast, loses 20kgA Chinese woman, suffered severe, possibly irreversible brain damage after a 15-day water-only fast caused her to lose 20kg, SCMP reported....
27 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
In 2020, Alzheimer’s diagnose process received major breakthrough approval, six years later 7 million patient in U.S. get another big announcement for progressive brain disease treatmentMore than 7 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's, and the number of people aged 65 or older with the disease could exceed ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differentlyNew research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Can belly fat shrink your brain? Top neurologist explains the hidden link between visceral fat, memory loss, and dementia riskDeep abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, poses significant risks to brain health, claims top neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, associated with...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
What is 'karyoptosis'? New study suggests scientists may have discovered how Alzhkeimer's kills brain cellsResearchers have identified a new cell death process called 'karyoptosis'. This process involves harmful proteins building up inside brain ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Your work performance may reveal early signs of brain disease up to 15 years before diagnosis, scientists findA new study published in Neurology suggests that declining work performance and lower earnings could be among the earliest signs of early-o...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Bruce Willis' wife reveals heartbreaking reaction to his dementia diagnosis. All about FTD, causes and symptomsEmma Heming Willis shares the challenges of Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, revealing the actor's struggles with language ...
26 Aug, 2025, 06.15 PM IST
What is Lewy body dementia? The disease behind the death of Jeff Bezos’ mother, Jackie BezosJackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos and an early Amazon investor, passed away in Miami at 78 due to Lewy body dementia. Diagnosed in 2020, s...
15 Aug, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Do you struggle to remember movie plots? Here’s what it could mean for your brain healthDementia gradually impairs brain function, often beginning with subtle signs like difficulty following TV shows and forgetting familiar pla...
21 Feb, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Dementia symptoms, treatment: Frequent coffee, loneliness, attending concert raise risks. Check full list of factorsThere are some habits which increase the chances of developing dementia. Some of these are surprising.
07 May, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
'Sundowning' affects people with dementia differently: What to do when your loved one is suffering from this phenomenonChanges in behaviour among individuals with dementia during the late afternoon and evening, a phenomenon known as "sundowning," is linked t...
08 Jul, 2023, 05.24 PM IST
Hormone pills that ease the effects of menopause linked to dementia, says new studyA nationwide study from Denmark suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with a higher risk for dementia, although...
29 Jun, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
What is Frontotemporal Dementia? Know about the condition Bruce Willis has been diagnosed withOn February 16, veteran Hollywood actor Bruce Willis’ family revealed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The family’s...
17 Feb, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
Chronic depression can hurt your brain. Timely treatment can lower risk of dementia, says studyIn some cases, dementia can affect people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
18 Oct, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
Talking therapy can benefit dementia patients who are dealing with anxiety & depression, says studyDepression and anxiety are very common in people with dementia.
14 Oct, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
Act early on chronic depression, else it may lead to dementiaCorrelation of depression and dementia is an extremely complex issue.
18 Apr, 2017, 01.54 PM IST
- Tablet devices can help dementia patients reduce agitation
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Symptoms of agitation among patients with dementia can be managed safely by using tablet computers, a new study has ...
08 Jan, 2017, 12.42 PM IST