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  1. Study finds hot, cold exposure early in life linked to changes in brain white matter

    Study finds hot, cold exposure early in life linked to changes in brain white matter

    New Delhi: A new research has found that exposure to hot and cold environments in babies and fetuses has an impact on the white matter of the brain, which is responsible for connecting different brain regions and enabling communication.The researchers said children are especially sensitive to...
  2. When rats with Alzheimer's sniffed menthol, their cognitive abilities improved

    When rats with Alzheimer's sniffed menthol, their cognitive abilities improved

    Edinburgh, Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could ease some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It may sound like science fiction, but exciting new research is making it a possible reality.Scientists have discovered that when rats suffering from Alzheimer's sniffed...
  3. Scientists develop new way to track the progression of Huntington's disease

    Scientists develop new way to track the progression of Huntington's disease

    Huntington's is a genetic disease in which nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down and die. This condition leads to dementia with a progressive decline in a person's activity, memory and cognition. There is no treatment at present.The team from Lancaster University in the UK...
  4. Indian doctors hail new study suggesting 'Viagra' could help prevent dementia

    Indian doctors hail new study suggesting 'Viagra' could help prevent dementia

    According to Dr. Rajeev Mehta, senior psychiatrist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, it is a type of dementia that affects thinking, memory and day-to-day behavior due to conditions that damage blood vessels and disrupt blood flow in the brain. Does."The burden of cognitive disease impairment due to...
  5. Hydration is really important for learning. How much should children drink?

    Hydration is really important for learning. How much should children drink?

    Norman Gardens (Australia), Last month, Ballarat's Clarendon College launched a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for Year 5 to 9 students. According to the school, "initial feedback" indicates that it has reduced noise and bathroom breaks during class time. ,Along with becoming a...
  6. Visualizing outcomes before making decisions, research may explain what's going on in the brain

    Visualizing outcomes before making decisions, research may explain what's going on in the brain

    New Delhi, A new study has shed light on how the brain imagines future outcomes to make decisions and researchers say a deeper understanding of these brain mechanisms may ultimately lead to better treatment of disorders that affect decision-making abilities. Can improve treatment.The...
  7. Awareness, early detection key to fight brain tumors: Expert

    Awareness, early detection key to fight brain tumors: Expert

    New Delhi, June 8 () On Brain Tumor Day, experts stressed that awareness and early detection are important in the treatment of brain tumors.He said early intervention not only increases the chances of successful treatment but also helps patients maintain a better quality of life.Dr Manish...
  8. Neuroscience may explain why voting is often driven by emotions

    Neuroscience may explain why voting is often driven by emotions

    Coventry (UK), British voters have been more volatile than ever in recent years. The 2015 and 2017 elections saw the highest number of voters switch parties in modern history. And current polling suggests we're about to see more of this.Understanding what goes on in people's minds when they...
  9. Early diagnosis of brain tumor important for better outcomes: Expert

    Early diagnosis of brain tumor important for better outcomes: Expert

    World Brain Tumor Day is observed every year on 8 June to raise awareness about the disease characterized by abnormal growth of cells in the brain.The International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC) reports more than 28,000 cases of brain tumors in India every year, and reportedly more...
  10. 'Aggression, confusion, changed behavior can be a sign of danger of brain tumor'

    'Aggression, confusion, changed behavior can be a sign of danger of brain tumor'

    Brain Tumor Day is observed every year on June 8 to raise awareness about the debilitating disease that can make it difficult for people to learn, plan, make decisions, concentrate and make decisions. Brain tumor is an abnormal uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain. They may be fatal or...
  11. Study shows how omega-3 therapy prevents brain damage in newborn rodents

    Study shows how omega-3 therapy prevents brain damage in newborn rodents

    A study conducted by researchers at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Washington [US], Columbia University, showed that an injectable emulsion containing two omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil prevented the death of newborn rodents after a disturbance in oxygen flow. Brain...
  12. New test predicts dementia 9 years before diagnosis

    New test predicts dementia 9 years before diagnosis

    Researchers at Queen Mary University of London said the new test is 80 percent more accurate than commonly used methods such as memory tests or measurements of brain shrinkage.The test is based on the analysis of functional MRI (fMRI) scans and detects changes in the brain's 'default mode...
  13. T20 WC 2024: Uganda won the toss, decided to bowl first against Papua New Guinea

    T20 WC 2024: Uganda won the toss, decided to bowl first against Papua New Guinea

    Guyana [West Indies], Uganda captain Brain Masaba won the toss and elected to bowl first against Papua New Guinea in their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Providence Stadium on Thursday.PNG and Uganda have been placed in Group C along with New Zealand, West Indies and Afghanistan.Both...
  14. Researchers provide insight into how brain overgrowth determines autism severity

    Researchers provide insight into how brain overgrowth determines autism severity

    California [US], Some children with autism face serious, long-term challenges such as developmental delays, social issues and even an inability to communicate. Others report mild symptoms that get better over time.Until now, experts have been unable to explain the difference in results...
  15. Does sleep clear more toxins from the brain than being awake? Latest research casts doubt on this theory

    Does sleep clear more toxins from the brain than being awake? Latest research casts doubt on this theory

    London, There is no doubt that sleep is good for the brain. This allows different parts to be revived and helps to stabilize memories.When we don't get enough sleep, it can increase stress levels and lead to mental health problems.Evidence also supports the notion that the brain gets rid of...
  16. 'Sleeping on it' really helps and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs

    'Sleeping on it' really helps and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs

    York (UK), twenty-six years old. This is largely because most of our lives are spent sleeping. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much time sleeping since at least the time of the ancient Greeks, but determining the exact function of sleep has proven difficult.During the...
  17. Why did primates evolve such large brains? First study of its kind says it wasn't for finding food

    Why did primates evolve such large brains? First study of its kind says it wasn't for finding food

    Auckland, Because of our larger brains, humans and non-human primates are more intelligent than most mammals. But why do some species evolve larger brains in the first place?The leading hypothesis for how primates evolved to have larger brains involves a feedback loop: Smarter animals use...
  18. What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

    What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

    Canberra, humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make you smarter and improve our focus and memory. It includes traditional Chinese medicine used thousands of years ago to improve cognitive function.Now we have nootropics, also known as smart drugs, brain boosters or cognitive...
  19. Light therapy helps brain connectivity after injury

    Light therapy helps brain connectivity after injury

    Illinois [US], A study shows that low-level light therapy may impact the healing process in the brains of individuals who have experienced severe brain injuries. The study's findings were published in Radiology, published by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The ability of...
  20. No, sugar doesn't make your kids hyperactive

    No, sugar doesn't make your kids hyperactive

    Adelaide, it's a children's birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Amidst the proliferation of birthday treats and party games, children are swarming, half-baked cupcakes, biscuits and lollies are strewn across the floor, and it seems the children have acquired superhuman speed and wall-bouncing...
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