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The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
Grey Market: India is ageing faster than its care systems can keep up. A new wave of startups is trying to bridge that gapA growing number of cases of memory loss and dementia have highlighted India’s lack of early intervention and eldercare support, as the cou...
Tea and coffee for brain health? CMC Vellore neurologist explains findings from study of 500,000 peopleYour daily coffee or tea could be a powerful tool for brain health. New research shows moderate consumption may reduce risks of dementia an...
Apollo neurologist links drinking coffee to slower ageing benefits, but he has a warningA recent study suggests moderate coffee consumption may slow biological aging in people with mental disorders. Drinking three to four cups ...
Is your brain ageing faster than you think? Doctor shares early warning signs you must not missDr. Vassily Eliopoulos warns about early brain aging. Neurodegeneration starts decades before old age. Mental fatigue, forgetfulness, and m...
Zydus receives USFDA Orphan Drug Designation for Usnoflast to treat ALSZydus Lifesciences announced that the USFDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Usnoflast, a novel oral NLRP3 inhibitor, for treating amyotr...
Study shows stem cell therapy can be helpful in reducing Alzheimer's symptomsScientists at Stanford University have successfully transplanted stem cells into mice, resulting in a reduction of brain abnormalities asso...
California: Invasive fly species puts neighborhood in quarantine; Which fruit fly is causing havoc and what are its risks? All you need to knowCalifornia: Invasive fly species puts neighborhood in quarantine; Which fruit fly is causing havoc and what are its risks? All you need to ...
Elderly with sharp memory recall tend to have better mental health, swiftnessSuperagers, or those in their eighties with exceptional memory recall, avoid declining memory, swifter movement, and display lower anxiety ...
Can harnessing the brain’s immune cells avert Alzheimer's? This is what researchers thinkMost available treatments target just one of the multiple processes.
Simplifying black holes, debunking information paradox: Stephen Hawking’s biggest contributions to scienceOn his birth anniversary, we take a look back at some of Hawking’s biggest accomplishments.
- New genes that may contribute to Alzheimer's understanding identified
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) Researchers working on Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) have identified new genes that will further th...
Drinking a cup of tea every day can keep dementia awayRegular consumption of tea lowers the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly by 50 per cent.
Eating mushrooms may help prevent dementia, Alzheimer'sThe researchers focused on the activity of bioactive components of mushrooms that may offer neuroprotective and cognitive benefits.
Concussions may accelerate Alzheimer's disease, says new studyModerate-to-severe traumatic brain injury is one of the strongest environmental risk factors for developing neurodegenerative diseases.
- New disease may provide hope for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's patients
London, Dec 25 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a new genetic disease which results in neuro-degeneration and help find treatment...
- Eyes can reveal onset of Alzheimer's disease
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) In a breakthrough research, US scientists have identified that early signs of Alzheimer's disease can be detected b...
Study says loss of retina cells could be early sign of FTD in patients with genetic riskA new study has discovered that the loss of retina cells could be one of the earliest signs of FTD in patients with a genetic risk for the ...
- Indian researcher bags Alzheimer's drug discovery award
"I feel very proud that I have proved world class research in the area of medicine can be done in India,"