New COVID Variant “Cicada” (BA.3.2) may be affecting children the most, experts sayThe COVID-19 subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada,” spread internationally, reaching 23 countries and appearing in wastewater across 25 U.S...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Diabetes drug Metformin you pop every morning not just impacts blood sugar level, but also affects your brainDiabetes drug Metformin not just impacts your blood sugar level but also affects your brain activity by shutting down a protein called Rap1...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Study says Covid impairs brain health, but not more than pneumonia, cardiac arrest, or critical illnessNew research suggests that brain function impairment is observed in patients recovering from severe COVID-19.
29 Dec, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
Yes, Covid can mess up your brains, claims a new studyAt the latest count in March 2023, there were 1 million people in the UK with long COVID who reported difficulty concentrating, and three-q...
28 Jul, 2023, 09.26 PM IST
Covid leaves long-lasting impact on brain, can trigger neurological problems: ExpertsThe effect of Covid extends far beyond the nose, throat and lungs.
08 Feb, 2023, 07.19 PM IST
Covid pandemic altered teens' brains, study finds"We already know from global research that the pandemic has adversely affected mental health in youth, but we didn't know what, if anything...
02 Dec, 2022, 11.57 AM IST
If you feel sluggish, forgetful or distracted, then you may be experiencing brain fog. Things you can do to clear up your mindSometimes brain fog may be hard to diagnose because it is caused by several different factors.
23 Sep, 2022, 07.20 PM IST
Can Covid affect mental health and brain disorders two years after infection?The study also saw an ongoing risk of psychosis and seizures in children.
19 Aug, 2022, 06.18 PM IST
Post-Covid brain fog ruining your productivity? Try salmon, cocoa and other food items to get back your mental sharpnessTo address brain fog, the first thing we have to acknowledge is the need for post-Covid care.
18 Apr, 2022, 03.20 PM IST
Trouble focusing after Covid? Oxford study finds that even after mild infection your brain may shrink, rewire or get damagedThese changes have been observed after several months of the Covid infection.
09 Mar, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
Can Covid-19 cause the brain to shrink? Oxford study hints at pandemic-related abnormalitiesStudies have found some people who had Covid suffered from "brain fog" or mental cloudiness.
08 Mar, 2022, 07.11 PM IST
Coronavirus can persist for months after traversing entire bodyThe coronavirus’s propensity to infect cells outside the airways and lungs is contested, with numerous studies providing evidence for and a...
26 Dec, 2021, 11.52 PM IST
How does COVID affect the brain? Two neuroscientists explainWhat particularly concerns us as neuroscientists is that many long COVID sufferers report difficulties with attention and planning - known ...
11 Aug, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
COVID linked to loss of brain tissue, but correlation doesn't prove causationNow, a new study from the University of Oxford suggests that COVID can lead to long-term loss of brain tissue. This is a worrying find, whi...
29 Jun, 2021, 01.00 PM IST
Study shows grey matter loss post Covid infectionThe damage was seen in brain areas that involved smell, taste, cognitive function and memory formation, said researchers who studied pre- a...
19 Jun, 2021, 07.36 AM IST
One in three Covid survivors reported mental disorders within six months of recovery, shows studyAnxiety, at 17%, and mood disorders, at 14%, were the most common.
07 Apr, 2021, 06.19 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee's condition worsens, remains on ventilator, says hospitalThe 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital around noon on Monday, and had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.
12 Aug, 2020, 10.32 AM IST