brain diseases

New imaging agent may guide therapy for brain diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Apr 03, 2018, 17:41 PM IST

This new drug may prevent brain cells from dying!

Scientists have discovered a drug that may help prevent neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson'.

Apr 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Caffeine is the new cure for dementia, brain ailments

The protective effect of the enzyme, called NMNAT2, was discovered last year through research conducted at IU Bloomington.

Mar 08, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Air pollution capable of elevating dementia risk in elderly women

The findings showed the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) -- coming from power and automobile plants -- could invade the brain and wreak havoc in older women who live in these places.

Feb 01, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Can pure maple syrup extract prevent Alzheimer's?

Results of 24 studies have claimed that natural products can be beneficial in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

Mar 15, 2016, 11:36 AM IST

Progressive brain disease CTE confirmed as unique disease

For the first time, a consensus panel of expert neuropathologists has confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE as a unique disease that can be definitively diagnosed by neuropathological examination of brain tissue.

Dec 16, 2015, 14:16 PM IST

Dizziness after standing may signal brain diseases!

If you often feel dizzy, faint or light-headed after getting up, these symptoms could indicate greater risk of developing brain disease such as Parkinson's or dementia, and even an increased risk of death, warns a new study.

Sep 24, 2015, 13:33 PM IST