Brain

The Carol Burnett Show Star Tim Conway Dies At 85

Entertainment | The Washington Post | Tuesday May 14, 2019

Tim Conway was reported to be suffering from dementia and underwent brain surgery in October 2018.

Canadian Brain Surgeon Killed Wife, Stuffed Body In Suitcase

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2019

A Canadian neurosurgeon was jailed for life Thursday for murdering his wife, stuffing her body in a suitcase and throwing it in a river after she tried to leave him.

Chinese Researchers Try Brain Implants to Treat Drug Addicts

Associated Press | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The treatment — deep brain stimulation — has long been used for movement disorders like Parkinson's.

A Road Accident 27 Years Ago Left A Mother In Coma. She Has Now Woken Up

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2019

An Emirati woman opened her eyes and regained consciousness after spending 27 years in a coma induced by a serious brain injury, her family said Wednesday.

Obesity May Affect Protective Blood Brain Barrier, Lead To Memory Loss: 5 Tips To Manage Obesity

NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The protective barrier comprises high-density cells that help restricting the passage of substances in the body from the bloodstream.

Such An Activity Can Keep The Brain Young And Healthy: Study

Health | ANI | Monday April 22, 2019

According to the researchers, these results suggest that the threshold of the favourable association for physical activity with brain ageing may be at a lower.

Caffeine Buzz Without Actually Drinking Coffee? It Is Possible, Says Study

NDTV Food Desk | Monday April 22, 2019

For the study, the researchers tried to explore the association between coffee and arousal to see if the brain's exposure to stimuli is able to deliver similar cognitive benefits as a caffeine buzz.

Scotland Cricketer Aged 38, Dies Of Brain Tumour

Friday April 19, 2019

Con de Lange's career-best bowling figure of 5/60 against Zimbabwe handed Scotland their first-ever ODI win over a full member.

Scientists Revive Brain Function Of Pigs Hours After They Had Died

Science | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 17, 2019

Scientists have managed to restore cell function in the brains of pigs hours after they died, in a breakthrough Wednesday that experts said threw into question the very notion of what makes animals -- or even humans -- alive.

Ariana Grande, Who Has Opened Up About PTSD, Posts Images Of Brain Scans

Entertainment | Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post | Saturday April 13, 2019

The pop star posted "hilarious and terrifying" images of her brain scans on Instagram.

Chinese Scientists Create Monkeys With Human Brain Genes

Science | Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 13, 2019

Chinese scientists have implanted human brain genes into monkeys, in a study intended to provide insights into the unique evolution of human intelligence.

This World Parkinson's Day, Know If You Are At Risk Of Parkinson's Disease And How You Can Prevent It

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday April 11, 2019

World Parkinson's Day: Lack of awareness about Parkinson's disease may result in the disease becoming a major healthcare challenge in the near future. Here are the causes, symptoms and preventive tips for Parkinson's.

Simple Vs Complex Carbs: Which One Is Better For Quick Weight Loss?

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday April 11, 2019

Carbohydrates are sugar molecules which the body breaks down into energy. The most important sugar molecule (glucose) provides the body's cells with energy. The human brain relies on glucose and if it does not get enough you start feeling low, inactive, sleepy, sluggish and confused.

Tried Coconut Flower Yet? Celeb Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Tells Us Why It's An 'Indian Superfood'

NDTV Food Desk | Thursday April 11, 2019

Coconut flower is another part of the flowering tree that Rujuta Diwekar wants us to eat. Here's why!

Heavy Drinking And High-Fat Diet Linked Due To Same Brain Circuitry: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday April 10, 2019

As per a new study conducted on mice, heavy drinking and a high-fat diet go hand in hand because of the same brain circuitry