Category: 6. Health

How fast we lose teeth in old age has been linked to a person’s risk of dying in a comprehensive new study, emphasizing the importance of good oral health, and suggesting tooth loss could be a key indicator of other serious health…

When Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon Dr Arun L Naik declared in a recent Instagram video that “dementia can start in your legs,” his words instantly sparked curiosity across social media. The chief neurosurgeon at Sagar Hospital and an alumnus…

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A MAJOR epidemiological study has revealed a striking geographic overlap between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS), pointing to shared environmental risk factors.  

Uncovering Hidden Patterns Through Statistical…

Super-resolution microscopes have revealed a whole new type of connection between neurons in mouse and human brains.

In the lab, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Minhyeok Chang and colleagues identified tiny tubular bridges in the branching…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has once again issued a stark health warning. Gates emphasise that despite the monumental progress in the fight against polio, the world remains vulnerable until the disease is completely eradicated. Speaking at…

Karachi [Pakistan],…

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With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a role in memory and attention.