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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Rapid BP Fluctuations May Signal Risk Of Brain Degeneration In Elderly: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely may indicate a greater risk of brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study.
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Parkinson’s Disease Might Find Potential Treatment in These Designer Neurons
A new research suggests potential treatment for Parkinson's disease which involves non-neuronal cells and their transformation. Once they change into neurons, they can stay in the brain and do the regular functions like linking to other nerve cells making the neural tissue, forming synapses, and dispensing dopamine. These cells would help repair th...
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Mediterranean Diet and Other Healthy Diets to Help Boost Brain Function
Studies suggest that certain diets can help boost brain function and prevent risk of cognitive degeneration such as dementia.
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Experts Identified Brain Chemical That Affects Learning Ability
Scientists have identified a key chemical messenger in the brain that slows down learning.
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HIV Treatment May Take A Toll On The Brain: Study
Antiretroviral drugs have been life-changing therapies for HIV patients, but they can have significant side effects including neuronal degeneration, which can be manifested as forgetfulness, confusion and behavioural and motor changes, says a study.
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Bones Can Tell Of Brain Degeneration In Alzheimer's: Study
New York: A person’s bones may act as one of the earliest indicators of brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. The study showed that early reduction in bone mineral density that occur in a preclinical model of Alzheimer...
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How Human Brains 'Slack' With Age, Explains Study
Along with our skin that loses the firmness and elasticity of the youth, our brain too starts to sag as we age, researchers say.
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Hyderabad Scan Of 2000-Year-Old Mummy Shows Parts Of Brain Still Intact
One of the six Egyptian mummies in the country is decaying. To stop its further degeneration, the Department of Archeology has started a project that will be a case study for such conservation across the world.
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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Rapid BP Fluctuations May Signal Risk Of Brain Degeneration In Elderly: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely may indicate a greater risk of brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study.
-
Parkinson’s Disease Might Find Potential Treatment in These Designer Neurons
A new research suggests potential treatment for Parkinson's disease which involves non-neuronal cells and their transformation. Once they change into neurons, they can stay in the brain and do the regular functions like linking to other nerve cells making the neural tissue, forming synapses, and dispensing dopamine. These cells would help repair th...
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Mediterranean Diet and Other Healthy Diets to Help Boost Brain Function
Studies suggest that certain diets can help boost brain function and prevent risk of cognitive degeneration such as dementia.
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Experts Identified Brain Chemical That Affects Learning Ability
Scientists have identified a key chemical messenger in the brain that slows down learning.
-
HIV Treatment May Take A Toll On The Brain: Study
Antiretroviral drugs have been life-changing therapies for HIV patients, but they can have significant side effects including neuronal degeneration, which can be manifested as forgetfulness, confusion and behavioural and motor changes, says a study.
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Bones Can Tell Of Brain Degeneration In Alzheimer's: Study
New York: A person’s bones may act as one of the earliest indicators of brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. The study showed that early reduction in bone mineral density that occur in a preclinical model of Alzheimer...
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How Human Brains 'Slack' With Age, Explains Study
Along with our skin that loses the firmness and elasticity of the youth, our brain too starts to sag as we age, researchers say.
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Hyderabad Scan Of 2000-Year-Old Mummy Shows Parts Of Brain Still Intact
One of the six Egyptian mummies in the country is decaying. To stop its further degeneration, the Department of Archeology has started a project that will be a case study for such conservation across the world.
