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3-year-old laughed everyday for one year. Parents thought he is a 'happy child'. But an MRI scan revealed the reason. Top neurologist shares the diagnosisA child's laughter can hide a medical secret. A Hyderabad neurologist shared a case of a three-year-old with frequent, unprovoked laughter....
Not all hunger is real: UK doctor says this regular drink can be the trick to reduce mindless eatingMany of us eat out of boredom or stress rather than true hunger. UK-based surgeon Dr Karan Rajan suggests that drinking sparkling water can...
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal teases brain blood flow monitor TempleDeepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato's parent company Eternal, on Sunday shared a first look at his new product, a brain blood flow m...
Can’t stop sweating during the night? Blame the hormones!Many conditions and factors can trigger night sweats by changing the body's tightly regulated temperature set point, at which the body atte...
The science of sleep: Study reveals how brain wiring influences bedtime preparation for survivalResearchers at Imperial College London conducted a study on mice and discovered that when the mice became tired, their brains triggered a b...
Study finds brains of overweight people have different 'appetite control centre’Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found differences in the hypothalamus region of the brain in people who are overweight or o...
Now, now, easy With the Schadenfreude'So, now that's how it feels,' is the tinny voice being heard inside many a hypothalamus, the part of the brain that tells the body to get ...
Chronic stress has a correlation with depression: StudyStress can lead to low self-esteem and self destructive behaviour.
Scientists explain how chronic stress activates behavioural problems like loss of pleasure, depression resultNow scientists have evidence that a group of neurons in a bow-shaped portion of the brain become hyperactive after chronic exposure to stre...
Feeling morose and low lately? Wintry chill may be the culpritThis just in... seasonal depression is a thing! Lack of sunlight can cause us to feel low.
Stress could make your body less resistant to fighting off infection. Here's whyThe finding provides a better understanding of how stress affects the body's response to a virus.
Acute stress may make it hard to fight against COVID-19Acute Stress can diminish your body's immune response against infections, thus causing severe health problems or even death.
Do you feel like stuffing your face with food always? Brain mechanism that makes you overeat discoveredA destructive brain mechanism prevents neurons from signalling that the stomach is full.
The power of yellow! Turmeric may help boost memory, lower Alzheimer's riskCurcumin, found in turmeric, also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Did you binge drink as a teen? You are likely to have obese, depressed kidsBinge drinking in adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations .
Here's how the brain regulates social behaviour differently in males & femalesWomen have higher rates of depression such as posttraumatic stress disorder, while men more frequently suffer from autism.
Who cares about the science behind love?Had interest been shown on other feelings such as murderous anger or deep hatred, maybe society would be more motivated to deal with issues...
Gynaec guide to tackle womanly woesThere is a whole universe of health conditions that concern only half the population. Here's an expert gynaec guide to tackling womanly woe...
Switching on brain area can trigger deep sleep: StudyThe study, which explored how sedatives work in the brain's neural pathways, could lead to better remedies for insomnia and more effective ...
Pill to curb obesity a step closerA team of researchers from Imperial College London have discovered the exact brain mechanism that drives our appetite for foods rich in glu...