Scientists have linked foods like peppers and tomatoes containing small amount of nicotine to lowered risk of Parkinson's disease, says a study. New research reveals that Solanaceae -- a flowering plant family with some …
May 12 is Mother's Day.
Vijaya Chaing never thought her daughter, now in her 30s, would ever be able to converse normally with a guest or be able to conduct her day-to- day routine activities without help. At the age of 5, after …
Go for a brain scan from age 55 years onwards, at least once in five years, to check for signs of mental deterioration, a leading Indian scientist says. There is no cure for disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, common …
A new study has found that social networking sites including Facebook can affect your mental health and lead to psychotic episodes and delusions! With the Internet becoming ubiquitous, there’s a staggering increase in the …
Scientists have developed the first ever-vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children to help control some of the symptoms of the disease. Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have developed a …
Short bursts of brain activity may help protect from Alzheimer's, says a study conducted by researchers in Israel. Evidence indicates that the accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins, which form the plaques found in the brains of …
The Kerala state government proposed to extent its medical ‘Karunya’ scheme to more hospitals in the state to help patients suffering from chronic ailments, Kerala state Finance Minister MK Mani announced. A sum of Rs 110 …
US scientists have shown that suppressing a gene linked to Parkinson's disease through therapy could actually speed up disease progress and lead to dementia and physical disability. NorthShore University HealthSystem …
Interaction of autistic children with animals can enhance their social skills like talking, smiling, laughing and also enable them to connect well with others, according to an Australian study. The presence of an animal can …
As an illness, depression is as debilitating as a heart disease or HIV/AIDS. Those who suffer from the condition often describe the feeling as having a black cloud over their heads, which prevents them from enjoying anything or …
Ever felt so stressed, that you wanted to give up? There is now a new study that has revealed that one in 10 young people feel unable to cope with day-to-day life. The study revealed that young people who were involved in some …
Researchers at the Dev Sanskriti University say that a holistic way involving yoga and herbal medicines can combat psychological disorders. The researchers subjected 60 patients of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to a …
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at an early age allows children to start treatment sooner, which can greatly improve their later development and learning, the Journal of Paediatrics reports. In 75 percent of the cases, …
Usually loved by all, dolphins have been know to provide medical therapy to the sick. This unique method of therapy is quickly gaining ground in China for its miraculous healing on the mentally disabled. The technique is …
