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Key protein responsible for depression found?

May 8, 2013

The identification of a key protein responsible for reducing the number of new brain cells can offer a fresh avenue for treating depression, a new study has found. Research at King's College London has revealed how stress …

Catherine Zeta-Jones being treated for bipolar disorder?

April 30, 2013

Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has reportedly registered at a treatment centre for her bipolar disorder. The 43-year-old actress, who won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for 'Chicago', checked in on Monday. She …

Can yoga cure diseases?

April 26, 2013

Yoga first emerged in the Indian civilization over 3000 years ago, and has since been gaining popularity around the world. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word, yuj which means ‘to join’. While your workout …

Expert committee to gauge Bhullar’s mental health status?

April 17, 2013

Faced with a tough stand from the Punjab State government, the Union Home Ministry is likely to set-up a medical board to assess Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar’s mental health status. Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal and deputy CM …

10 reasons why your sex life has fizzled out

April 14, 2013

Are the phrases ‘I’m not in the mood tonight’ and ‘I’m far too tired’ becoming somewhat repetitive? While everyone is different and there’s no ‘normal’ level of sex drive, low libido can leave you feeling, …

SC verdict on Bhullar: Isn’t it wrong to hang the mentally ill?

April 13, 2013

On Friday, the SC rejected Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar’s plea to commute his death penalty to life sentence on the grounds that he has undergone great agony for 11 years while waiting for the President’s decision for the mercy …

Bhullar undergoing treatment for depression and suicidal behaviour

April 13, 2013

Khalistani terrorist Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, whose petition against the president's rejection of his mercy plea in the 1993 Delhi bomb blast case was dismissed by the Supreme Court, needs more mental health treatment and …

Bhullar can’t be hanged till he’s mentally and physically fit: Tihar Jail

April 13, 2013

Khalistani terrorist Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, convicted and given the death penalty in the Delhi blast of 1993 that killed nine people, cannot be hanged till he is declared fit, Sunil Gupta, Tihar Central Jail spokesperson said …

Scientists implant pacemaker in brain to fight depression!

April 11, 2013

German scientists have implanted pacemakers in the brains of patients suffering from depression, with remarkable results. Researchers from the Bonn University Hospital implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain …

Telemedicine services launched by AIIMS

April 3, 2013

AIIMS, Raipur has collaborated with the CRPF, and has formally launched a telemedicine unit at the Maoist hit area of Chhattisgarh. The service will be used to treat and provide consultation to patients, including civilians. The …

Teenage depression linked to heart disease

March 17, 2013

A new study suggests that depression suffered during teens may predispose people to higher cardiac risk factors as adults. People who were depressed as teenagers are far more likely than their peers to be obese, smoke cigarettes …

Top 15 women’s health concerns

April 26, 2013

Wonder why our grandmothers and moms are so fit, when they hardly had access to gyms and ‘healthy’ options to eat like we have now? While rapid urbanization and redefinition of gender roles are giving women more freedom and …

Meditation makes you more liberal

February 27, 2013

Besides conferring health benefits, meditation also fosters liberal attitudes immediately after a session, say Canadian researchers. ‘There's great overlap between religious beliefs and political orientations,’ says …

Max Healthcare launches helpline for exam-stressed students

February 17, 2013

A helpline will start from Feb 20 for students appearing in their board exams to provide psychological support and telephonic counselling to check pre-exam stress, a hospital said on Sunday. ‘A pre-exam helpline to help …

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