MIT researchers have come up with a new idea about memory that highlights the role of astrocytes, a type of brain cell that’s often overlooked. The human brain is packed with around 86 billion neurons. These neurons send electrical signals, helping us store memories and communicate throughout the brain and nervous system. But there are … Read more
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, continues to be a lifeline for countless Indians. Offering free medical treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary hospital care, the scheme has emerged as a game-changer in India’s healthcare landscape—especially … Read more
A groundbreaking study has found a possible link between finger movement patterns and brain changes in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, which can give rise to a new non-invasive diagnostic method. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, examines how subtle variations in finger movement, timing, rhythm, and coordination can be indicative of … Read more
It has been said for years that nature has a remedy for every problem out there. While we keep on expanding the horizons of medicine and technology, the field of nature has taken a step back, much to the disappointment of people who know that Mother Earth is the biggest magician and creator of all. … Read more
In the ever-growing hunt for the fountain of youth, taurine has suddenly taken center stage. From biohacking forums to longevity labs, this naturally occurring amino acid is being hailed as a potential game-changer in the science of aging. Found in the human body and in certain foods, taurine supplements have shown promising effects in lab … Read more
Readers are presented with puzzle tasks in the form of pictures as part of IQ exams. There is a time limit on how long you can complete the photo puzzle. These tasks assess a person’s cognitive abilities, including memory, pattern identification, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking. By practicing these tests, one can acquire critical thinking … Read more
According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-17, close to 267 million adults (15 years and above) in India (29% of all adults) consume tobacco. Unlike most of the developed world, smokeless tobacco (SLT) is the predominant mode in which tobacco is consumed, in products such as khaini, gutkha, betel quid with tobacco and … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the fastest-growing diagnoses seen in recent years, and this is particularly true for young girls. It can affect them just after their first menstrual cycle, or women who are actively trying to conceive. PCOS has become one of the most prevalent hormonal disorders in reproductive-aged women, and it … Read more
Measles—once thought to be kicked out of the U.S. for good in 2000—is making an alarming return in 2025. This year alone, over 1,100 cases have been reported across the country, the most seen in nearly 30 years. The outbreak started in West Texas, but it hasn’t stayed there—it’s now spread to at least 17 … Read more
Imagine getting tested for Alzheimer’s with just a simple blood draw instead of going through complicated brain scans or spinal taps. Sounds like the future, right? Well, it’s pretty much here. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the U.S. have been working on a new blood test that can accurately detect early signs of Alzheimer’s … Read more